74HC595 8-Bit Serial-In/Parallel-Out Shift Register | CMOS Logic | DIP-16

Description

The 74HC595 is a high-speed, 8-bit shift register that integrates a serial-in/parallel-out shift register with a D-type storage register, featuring 3-STATE outputs. It is a fundamental component for expanding the number of digital outputs on microcontrollers (like Arduino or ESP32), allowing you to control 8 output lines using only 3 data pins.

Built with advanced silicon-gate CMOS technology, this IC combines the low power consumption and high noise immunity of CMOS with the drive capability of standard TTL logic. It supports high-speed operation and is fully cascadable, making it an excellent choice for driving LED matrices, multiplexed displays, and relay arrays.

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Features

• 8-bit serial-in, parallel-out shift register
• 8-bit D-type storage register with 3-STATE outputs
• Wide operating voltage range: 2V to 6V
• Guaranteed shift frequency: DC to 30 MHz
• Direct overriding clear for the shift register
• Cascadable design for large-scale output expansion
• Standard 16-pin DIP package

Benefits

• Pin Efficiency: Controls 8 outputs using only 3 microcontroller pins.
• Stable Output: Storage register holds output data steady while new data is being shifted in.
• High Compatibility: Fully compatible with 74LS logic family pin-outs and functions.

Applications

• Microcontroller GPIO Expansion
• LED Matrix and 7-Segment Display Drivers
• Relay and Solenoid Control
• Digital Signal Buffering
• Data Serialization and Communication

Package Includes

• 1 x 74HC595 8-Bit Serial to Parallel Shift Register IC (DIP-16)

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