The MM74HC164NX is an 8-bit serial-in, parallel-out shift register manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor (now ON Semiconductor). This device is a member of the 74HC series of high-speed CMOS logic circuits. It is commonly used for data storage, data shifting, and display applications where serial data needs to be converted to parallel data.

Applications

• Serial-to-Parallel Data Conversion: Converts serial data streams to parallel data for processing or display.
• LED Display Drivers: Used to drive LED displays by serially shifting data into the register and outputting it in parallel to control individual LEDs.
• Data Storage: Provides temporary data storage in digital systems.
• Keyboard Scanning: Scans keyboard matrices by shifting data serially to select rows and read column outputs.
• Digital Delay Lines: Creates digital delay lines by shifting data through the register.

Features

• 8-Bit Shift Register: Stores and shifts 8 bits of data.
• Serial Input, Parallel Output: Accepts serial data input and provides parallel data output.
• High-Speed CMOS: Offers high-speed operation and low power consumption.
• Wide Operating Voltage Range: Operates over a wide voltage range.
• TTL Compatibility: Compatible with TTL logic levels.

Benefits

• Versatile Functionality: Suitable for a wide range of data storage, shifting, and display applications.
• High-Speed Operation: Provides fast data transfer and processing.
• Low Power Consumption: Consumes minimal power, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Easy to Use: Simple to incorporate into circuit designs.
• Wide Availability: Widely available from various electronic component distributors.

Additional Details

The MM74HC164NX typically comes in a 14-pin DIP or SOIC package. Key electrical characteristics include supply voltage, input voltage levels, output voltage levels, and operating temperature range. It requires a clock signal to shift data through the register. The datasheet contains detailed specifications regarding its electrical characteristics and timing diagrams.