The MM74HC164N is an integrated circuit (IC) component that belongs to the 74HC family of high-speed CMOS logic devices. It is a 8-bit serial-in, parallel-out shift register, meaning it takes in data serially and outputs it in parallel.
The IC has several key features that make it widely used in various electronic applications. Here is an overview of its main features:
1. 8-bit Shift Register: The MM74HC164N has an 8-bit shift register that allows serial data input through a single pin. This feature is useful for transferring data in a sequential manner, making it ideal for applications such as LED control, data storage, and serial-to-parallel conversion.
2. Parallel Output: The IC has eight parallel output pins (Q0 to Q7) that can simultaneously transmit the stored data in parallel format. These outputs can be directly connected to other digital or microcontroller inputs, enabling the transfer of the information to multiple devices simultaneously.
3. Serial Data Input: The MM74HC164N has a single serial input pin (DS) where data can be inputted bit by bit. This data is shifted through the shift register when a clock pulse is applied.
4. Clock Input: The IC requires an external clock signal (CLK) to shift the data input. On each clock pulse, the data is shifted by one bit position, allowing the sequential data input to be shifted and stored
