DM7446A, DM7447A BCD to 7-Segment Decoders/Drivers

September 1986
Revised February 2000

DM7446A, DM7447A
BCD to 7-Segment Decoders/Drivers
General Description Features
The DM7446A and DM7447A feature active-LOW outputs ■ All circuit types feature lamp intensity modulation capa-
designed for driving common-anode LEDs or incandescent bility
indicators directly. All of the circuits have full ripple-blank- ■ Open-collector outputs drive indicators directly
ing input/output controls and a lamp test input. Segment
■ Lamp-test provision
identification and resultant displays are shown on a follow-
ing page. Display patterns for BCD input counts above nine ■ Leading/trailing zero suppression
are unique symbols to authenticate input conditions.
All of the circuits incorporate automatic leading and/or trail-
ing-edge, zero-blanking control (RBI and RBO). Lamp test
(LT) of these devices may be performed at any time when
the BI/RBO node is at a HIGH logic level. All types contain
an overriding blanking input (BI) which can be used to con-
trol the lamp intensity (by pulsing) or to inhibit the outputs.

Ordering Code:
Order Number Package Number Package Description
DM7446AN N16E 16-Lead Plastic Dual-In-Line Package (PDIP), JEDEC MS-001, 0.300 Wide
DM7446AN N16E 16-Lead Plastic Dual-In-Line Package (PDIP), JEDEC MS-001, 0.300 Wide

Connection Diagram

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Function Table
Decimal or Inputs BI/RBO Outputs
Note
Function LT RBI D C B A (Note 1) a b c d e f g
0 H H L L L L H L L L L L L H
1 H X L L L H H H L L H H H H
2 H X L L H L H L L H L L H L
3 H X L L H H H L L L L H H L
4 H X L H L L H H L L H H L L
5 H X L H L H H L H L L H L L
6 H X L H H L H H H L L L L L
7 H X L H H H H L L L H H H H (Note 2)
8 H X H L L L H L L L L L L L
9 H X H L L H H L L L H H L L
10 H X H L H L H H H H L L H L
11 H X H L H H H H H L L H H L
12 H X H H L L H H L H H H L L
13 H X H H L H H L H H L H L L
14 H X H H H L H H H H L L L L
15 H X H H H H H H H H H H H H
BI X X X X X X L H H H H H H H (Note 3)
RBI H L L L L L L H H H H H H H (Note 4)
LT L X X X X X H L L L L L L L (Note 5)
H = HIGH level, L = LOW level, X = Don’t Care
Note 1: BI/RBO is a wire-AND logic serving as blanking input (BI) and/or ripple-blanking output (RBO).
Note 2: The blanking input (BI) must be OPEN or held at a HIGH logic level when output functions 0 through 15 are desired. The ripple-blanking input (RBI)
must be OPEN or HIGH if blanking of a decimal zero is not desired.
Note 3: When a LOW logic level is applied directly to the blanking input (BI), all segment outputs are HIGH regardless of the level of any other input.
Note 4: When ripple-blanking input (RBI) and inputs A, B, C, and D are at a LOW level with the lamp test input HIGH, all segment outputs go H and the rip-
ple-blanking output (RBO) goes to a LOW level (response condition).
Note 5: When the blanking input/ripple-blanking output (BI/RBO) is OPEN or held HIGH and a LOW is applied to the lamp-test input, all segment outputs are
L.

Logic Diagram

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Absolute Maximum Ratings(Note 6)
Note 6: The “Absolute Maximum Ratings” are those values beyond which
Supply Voltage 7V the safety of the device cannot be guaranteed. The device should not be
operated at these limits. The parametric values defined in the Electrical
Input Voltage 5.5V Characteristics tables are not guaranteed at the absolute maximum ratings.
Operating Free Air Temperature Range 0°C to +70°C The “Recommended Operating Conditions” table will define the conditions
for actual device operation.
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C

Recommended Operating Conditions

Symbol Parameter Min Nom Max Units
DM7446A
VCC Supply Voltage 4.75 5 5.25 V
VIH HIGH Level Input Voltage 2 V
VIL LOW Level Input Voltage 0.8 V
VOH HIGH Level Output Voltage (a thru g) 30 V
IOH HIGH Level Output Current (BI/RBO) −0.2 µA
IOL LOW Level Output Current (a thru g) 40 mA
IOL LOW Level Output Current (BI/RBO) 8 mA
TA Free Air Operating Temperature 0 70 °C
DM7447A
VCC Supply Voltage 4.75 5 5.25 V
VIH HIGH Level Input Voltage 2 V
VIL LOW Level Input Voltage 0.8 V
VOH HIGH Level Output Voltage (a thru g) 15 V
IOH HIGH Level Output Current (BI/RBO) −0.2 µA
IOL LOW Level Output Current (a thru g) 40 mA
IOL LOW Level Output Current (BI/RBO) 8 mA
TA Free Air Operating Temperature 0 70 °C

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DM7446A Electrical Characteristics
over recommended operating free air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
Typ
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Units
(Note 7)
VI Input Clamp Voltage VCC = Min, II = −12 mA −1.5 V
VOH HIGH Level Output VCC = Min
2.4 3.7 V
Voltage (BI/RBO) IOH = Max
ICEX HIGH Level Output VCC = Max, VO = 30V
250 µA
Current (a thru g) VIL = Max, VIH = Min
VOL LOW Level VCC = Min, IOL = Max
0.3 0.4 V
Output Voltage VIH = Min, VIL = Max
II Input Current @ Max VCC = Max, VI = 5.5V
1 mA
Input Voltage (Except BI/RBO)
IIH HIGH Level Input VCC = Max, VI = 2.4V
40 µA
Current (Except BI/RBO)
IIL LOW Level Input VCC = Max BI/RBO −4
mA
Current VI = 0.4V Others −1.6
IOS Short Circuit VCC = Max
−4 mA
Output Current (BI/RBO)
ICC Supply Current VCC = Max
60 103 mA
(Note 8)
Note 7: All typicals are at VCC = 5V, TA = 25°C.
Note 8: ICC is measured with all outputs OPEN and all inputs at 4.5V.

DM7446A Switching Characteristics

at VCC = 5V and TA = 25°C
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Units

tPLH Propagation Delay Time CL = 15 pF

100 ns
LOW-to-HIGH Level Output RL = 120Ω
tPHL Propagation Delay Time
100 ns
HIGH-to-LOW Level Output

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DM7447A Electrical Characteristics
over recommended operating free air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
Typ
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Units
(Note 9)
VI Input Clamp Voltage VCC = Min, II = −12 mA −1.5 V
VOH HIGH Level Output VCC = Min
2.4 3.7 V
Voltage (BI/RBO) IOH = Max
ICEX HIGH Level Output VCC = Max, VO = 15V
250 µA
Current (a thru g) VIL = Max, VIH = Min
VOL LOW Level Output VCC = Min, IOL = Max
0.3 0.4 V
Voltage VIH = Min, VIL = Max
II Input Current @ Max VCC = Max, VI = 5.5V 1 mA
Input Voltage
IIH HIGH Level Input Current VCC = Max, VI = 2.4V 40 µA
IIL LOW Level Input VCC = Max BI/RBO −4
mA
Current VI = 0.4V Others −1.6
IOS Short Circuit VCC = Max
−4 mA
Output Current (BI/RBO)
ICC Supply Current VCC = Max
60 103 mA
(Note 10)
Note 9: All typicals are at VCC = 5V, TA = 25°C.
Note 10: ICC is measured with all outputs OPEN and all inputs at 4.5V.

DM7447A Switching Characteristics

at VCC = 5V and TA = 25°C
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Units

tPLH Propagation Delay Time CL = 15 pF

100 ns
LOW-to-HIGH Level Output RL = 120Ω
tPHL Propagation Delay Time
100 ns
HIGH-to-LOW Level Output

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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted

16-Lead Plastic Dual-In-Line Package (PDIP), JEDEC MS-001, 0.300 Wide

Package Number N16E

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