MM74C912 6-Digit BCD Display Controller/Driver
October 1987
Revised January 1999
MM74C912
6-Digit BCD Display Controller/Driver
General Description
The MM74C912 display controllers are interface elements,
with memory, that drive a 6-digit, 8-segment LED display.
The display controllers receive data information through 5
data inputs A, B, C, D and DP, and digit information through
3 address inputs K1, K2 and K3.
The input data is written into the register selected by the
address information when CHIP ENABLE, (CE), and
WRITE ENABLE, (WE), are LOW and is latched when
either CE or WE return HIGH. Data hold time is not
required. A self-contained internal oscillator sequentially
presents the stored data to a decoder where 4 data bits
control the format of the displayed character and 1 bit con-
trols the decimal point. The internal oscillator is controlled
by a control input labeled OSCILLATOR ENABLE, (OSE),
which is tied LOW in normal operation. A high level at OSE
prevents automatic refresh of the display.
The 7-segment plus decimal point output information
directly drives an LED display through high drive (100 mA
typ.) output drivers. The drivers are active when the control
pin labeled SEGMENT OUTPUT ENABLE, (SOE), is LOW
and go into 3-STATE when SOE is HIGH. This feature
allows for duty cycle brightness control and for disabling
the output drivers for power conservation.
The MM74C912 segment decoder converts BCD data into
7-segment format.
All inputs are TTL compatible and do not clamp to the V
CC
supply.
Features
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Direct segment drive (100 mA typ.) 3-STATE
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6 registers addressed like RAM
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Internal oscillator and scanning circuit
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Direct base drive to digit transistor (20 mA typ.)
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Internal segment decoder
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TTL compatible inputs
Ordering Code:
Order Number
MM74C912N
Package Number
N28B
Package Description
28-Lead Plastic Dual-In-Line Package (PDIP), JEDEC MS-010, 0.600鈥?Wide
Connection Diagram
Dual-In-Line Package
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