7 segment decoder

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kamalsolimen

Joined Oct 3, 2014
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i have 3 single 7 segment i need to connect its to pic16f877a

i didn't found decoder can connect 3 7-degment

to decrease number of pin connected to pic16f877a
 

MrChips

Joined Oct 2, 2009
34,810
Use one 7-segment decoder/driver chip. It only needs four pins to connect.
Then use three additional pins to multiplex the display.

Seven pins needed in total.
 

ScottWang

Joined Aug 23, 2012
7,501
Using CD4511 bcd to decimal decoder, and three bjts to drive the 7-segments led, so you just need 4 pins for CD4511 and 3 pins for 3 bjt drivers.
 
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