SN74LS47N is a BCD-to-seven-segment decoder/driver from Texas Instruments featuring active-low open-collector outputs designed for driving common-anode LED or incandescent displays directly.[reference:0][reference:1] The device accepts 4-bit binary-coded-decimal (BCD) input and decodes this data to drive a 7-segment display indicator.[reference:2]
The SN74LS47N consists of NAND gates, input buffers, and seven AND-OR-INVERT gates.[reference:3][reference:4] It offers active-low, high sink current outputs for driving indicators directly, with internal pull-up resistors eliminating the need for external components on inputs.[reference:5][reference:6]
The device includes comprehensive auxiliary functions including lamp test (LT), blanking input/ripple-blanking output (BI/RBO), and ripple-blanking input (RBI).[reference:7] These features enable lamp intensity modulation, leading-zero suppression, and system-level display control. The SN74LS47N operates from a standard 5V supply (4.75V to 5.25V)[reference:8] and is available in a 16-pin PDIP (N) package rated for 0°C to +70°C operation.[reference:9]
BCD-to-7-Segment Decoding Converts 4-bit BCD input to 7-segment display outputs with active-low, open-collector drivers.
Direct Display Drive High sink current outputs drive common-anode LEDs or incandescent indicators directly without additional buffering.
Auxiliary Control Functions Lamp test (LT), blanking input/ripple-blanking output (BI/RBO), and ripple-blanking input (RBI) for advanced display control.