DM74LS47
BCD to 7-Segment Decoder/Driver with Open-Collector
Outputs
General Description
The ’LS47 accepts four lines of BCD (8421) input data, gen-
erates their complements internally and decodes the data
with seven AND/OR gates having open-collector outputs to
drive indicator segments directly. Each segment output is
guaranteed to sink 24 mA in the ON (LOW) state and with-
stand 15V in the OFF (HIGH) state with a maximum leakage
current of 250 µA. Auxiliary inputs provided blanking, lamp
test and cascadable zero-suppression functions.
Features
nOpen-collector outputs
nDrive indicator segments directly
nCascadable zero-suppression capability
nLamp test input
Connection Diagram
Pin Names Description
A0–A3 BCD Inputs
RBI Ripple Blanking Input (Active LOW)
LT Lamp Test Input (Active LOW)
BI/RBO Blanking Input (Active LOW) or
Ripple Blanking Output (Active LOW)
a–g *
Segment Outputs (Active LOW)
Note 1: *OC—Open Collector
Dual-In-Line Package
DS009817-1
Order Number DM54LS47J, DM54LS47W,
DM74LS47M or DM74LS47N
See Package Number J16A, M16A, N16E or W16A
March 1998
DM74LS47 BCD to 7-Segment Decoder/Driver with Open-Collector Outputs
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 2)
Supply Voltage 7V
Input Voltage 7V
Operating Free Air Temperature Range
DM54LS −55˚C to +125˚C
DM74LS 0˚C to +70˚C
Storage Temperature Range −65˚C to +150˚C
Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter DM54LS47 DM74LS47 Units
Min Nom Max Min Nom Max
V
CC
Supply Voltage 4.5 5 5.5 4.75 5 5.25 V
V
IH
High Level Input Voltage 2 2 V
V
IL
Low Level Input Voltage 0.7 0.8 V
I
OH
High Level Output Currenta−g −50 −250 µA
@15V =V
OH
(Note 3)
I
OH
High Level Output Current BI /RBO −50 µA
I
OL
Low Level Output Current 12 24 mA
T
A
Free Air Operating Temperature −55 125 0 70 ˚C
Note 2:
The “Absolute Maximum Ratings” are those values beyond which the safety of the device cannot be guaranteed. The device should not be operated at these
limits. The parametric values defined in the “Electrical Characteristics” table are not guaranteed at the absolute maximum ratings. The “Recommended Operating
Conditions” table will define the conditions for actual device operation.
Note 3: OFF state at a–g.
Electrical Characteristics
Over recommended operating free air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
(Note 4)
V
I
Input Clamp Voltage V
CC
=Min, I
I
=−18 mA −1.5 V
V
OH
High Level V
CC
=Min, I
OH
=Max, DM54 2.4 V
Output Voltage V
IL
=Max, BI /RBO DM74 2.7 3.4
I
OFF
Output High Current V
CC
=5.5V, V
O
=15Va−g 250 µA
Segment Outputs
V
OL
Low Level V
CC
=Min, I
OL
=Max, DM54 0.4
Output Voltage V
IH
=Min,a−g DM74 0.35 0.5
I
OL
=3.2 mA, BI /RBO DM74 0.5 V
I
OL
=12 mA, a g DM74 0.25 0.4
I
OL
=1.6 mA, BI /RBO DM74 0.4
I
I
Input Current @Max V
CC
=Max, V
I
=7V DM74 100 µA
Input Voltage V
CC
=Max, V
I
=10V DM54
I
IH
High Level Input Current V
CC
=Max, V
I
=2.7V 20 µA
I
IL
Low Level Input Current V
CC
=Max, V
I
=0.4V −0.4 mA
I
OS
Short Circuit V
CC
=Max DM54 −0.3 −2.0 mA
Output Current (Note 5) , I
OS
at BI/RBO DM74 −0.3 −2.0
I
CC
Supply Current V
CC
=Max 13 mA
Note 4: All typicals are at VCC =5V, TA=25˚C.
Note 5: Not more than one output should be shorted at a time, and the duration should not exceed one second.
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Switching Characteristics
at V
CC
=+5.0V, T
A
=+25˚C
R
L
=665
Symbol Parameter Conditions C
L
=15 pF Units
Min Max
t
PLH
Propagation Delay 100 ns
t
PHL
An to a g 100
t
PLH
Propagation Delay 100 ns
t
PHL
RBI to a g (Note 6) 100
Note 6: LT =HIGH, A0–A3 =LOW
Functional Description
The ’LS47 decodes the input data in the pattern indicated in
the Truth Table and the segment identification illustration. If
the input data is decimal zero, a LOW signal applied to the
RBI blanks the display and causes a multidigit display. For
example, by grounding the RBI of the highest order decoder
and connecting its BI/RBO to RBI of the next lowest order
decoder, etc., leading zeros will be suppressed. Similarly, by
grounding RBI of the lowest order decoder and connecting
its BI/RBO to RBI of the next highest order decoder, etc.,
trailing zeros will be suppressed. Leading and trailing zeros
can be suppressed simultaneously by using external gates,
i.e.: by driving RBI of a intermediate decoder from an OR
gate whose inputs are BI/RBO of the next highest and lowest
order decoders. BI/RBO also serves as an unconditional
blanking input. The internal NAND gate that generates the
RBO signal has a resistive pull-up, as opposed to a totem
pole, and thus BI/RBO can be forced LOW by external
means, using wired-collector logic. A LOW signal thus ap-
plied to BI/RBO turns off all segment outputs. This blanking
feature can be used to control display intensity by varying
the duty cycle of the blanking signal.ALOW signal applied to
LT turns on all segment outputs, provided that BI/RBO is not
forced LOW.
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Logic Diagram
Numerical Designations—Resultant Displays
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Logic Symbol
Truth Table
Decimal Inputs Outputs
or Note
Function LT RBI A3 A2 A1 A0 BI/RBO a b c d e f g
0 HHLLLL H LLLLLLH (Note 7)
1 H X L L L H H HLLHHHH (Note 7)
2 H X L L H L H LLHLLHL
3 H X L L H H H LLLLHHL
4 H X L H L L H HLLHHLL
5 H X L H L H H LHLLHLL
6 H X L H H L H HHLLLLL
7 H X L H H H H LLLHHHH
8 H X H L L L H LLLLLLL
9 H X H L L H H LLLHHLL
10 HXHLHL H HHHLLHL
11 H X H L H H H HHLLHHL
12 H X H H L L H HLHHHLL
13 H X H H L H H LHHLHLL
14 H X H H H L H HHHLLLL
15 H X HHHH H HHHHHHH
BI X X XXXX L HHHHHHH (Note 8)
RBI HL LLLL L HHHHHHH (Note 9)
LT L X XXXX H LLLLLLL (Note 10)
Note 7: BI/RBO is wire-AND logic serving as blanking input (BI ) and/or ripple-blanking output (RBO ). The blanking out (BI ) must be open or held at a HIGH level
when output functions 0 through 15 are desired, and ripple-blanking input (RBI ) must be open or at a HIGH level if blanking or a decimal 0 is not desired. X =input
may be HIGH or LOW.
Note 8: When a LOW level is applied to the blanking input (forced condition) all segment outputs go to a HIGH level regardless of the state of any other input con-
dition.
Note 9: When ripple-blanking input (RBI) and inputsA0, A1,A2 and A3 are LOW level, with the lamp test input at HIGH level, all segment outputs go to a HIGH level
and the ripple-blanking output (RBO ) goes to a LOW level (response condition).
Note 10: When the blanking input/ripple-blanking output (BI/RBO ) is open or held at a HIGH level, and a LOW level is applied to lamp test input, all segment outputs
go to a LOW level.
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VCC =Pin 16
GND =Pin 8
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
16-Lead Ceramic Dual-In-Line Package (J)
Order Number DM54LS47J
Package Number J16A
16-Lead Small Outline Molded Package (M)
Order Number DM74LS47M
Package Number M16A
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)
16-Lead Molded Dual-In-Line Package (N)
Order Number DM74LS47N
Package Number N16E
16-Lead Ceramic Flat Package (W)
Order Number DM54LS47W
Package Number W16A
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