7 SEGMENT DISPLAY Report..
7 SEGMENT DISPLAY Report..
1.0 Introduction
Seven segment displays are the output display device that provide a way to
display information in the form of image or text or decimal numbers which
is an alternative to the more complex dot matrix displays. It is widely used
in digital clocks, basic calculators, electronic meters, and other electronic
device that display numerical information. It consists seven segments of
light emitting diodes (LEDs) which is assembled like numerical 8.
The working of 7 segment display is on the similar lines as that of and LED as
the 7 segment displays is eventually made up of 7 LEDs and an LED for the
decimal point. The use of the decimal point is to display decimal numbers like
3.1 or 7.5. The 7 segment display are of two types viz. Common Anode display
and Common Cathode display.
The 7 segment displays are very popularly used in circuit boards and
PCBs as display devices. This displays needs active nine pins of micro
controller or other logic IC for driving it. And the scenario goes worst if
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multiple 7 segment displays are used. This makes the circuit bulky with
many interconnections. To avoid this, it is essential to use a BCD to 7
segment display driver ICs like IC 7447 and IC 7448 in order to drive the
displays. The inputs to the IC are 4 bit BCD value and the outputs are 7
pins which are connection to the 7 segment display.
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Common Anode display
• Implimentation
• Cost: The cost of the entire module of 7 segment display is very cheap as it
only contains LEDs.
• Efficiency: LED displays in general are extremely efficient.
• Heat dissipation: The heat dissipated from this displays is very less and
that increases the life of the devices.
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10.0 General Purpose PCB or Bread board
A General-purpose PCB, as its name suggests general purpose PCBs are
widely used to embed circuit randomly for running of hardware. Its layer is
coated with copper and allows proper soldering without any short circuit.
The IC7447 is an integrated circuit in the 74xx category of logic devices like
calculators, digital counters, clocks, and other measuring instruments.
Additionally, it comprises a BCD to 7 segment display decoder and a 15V open
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collector output. The 7447IC is produced and distributed in a 14-pin dual-in-line
package.
Thank you…….
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