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74HC595 Shift Register - 3 pack
A pack of three 74HC595 shift register ICs. These chips take a serial input (SPI) of one byte and output those 8 bits onto 8 digital output pins. Chain multi...
A pack of three 74HC595 shift register ICs. These chips take a serial input (SPI) of one byte and output those 8 bits onto 8 digital output pins. Chain multiple chips together by connecting the serial output of one to the serial input of the next — three chips give you 24 digital outputs from just 3 microcontroller pins.
DIP package for easy breadboard and perfboard use. Each output can source approximately 20mA, making them ideal for driving LEDs directly or switching power transistors for solenoids and motors.
Key Features
- 3× 74HC595 ICs – 8-bit serial-in, parallel-out shift registers
- Chainable – Daisy-chain for 16, 24, or more outputs
- ~20mA Per Output – Drive LEDs directly or switch transistors
- SPI Interface – Only 3 microcontroller pins needed
- DIP-16 Package – Breadboard and perfboard compatible
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Ideal For
- LED arrays and matrix displays
- Output expansion for Arduino and microcontrollers
- Driving solenoids and motors via transistors
Package Contents
- 3× 74HC595 shift register ICs
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a chip that runs your program and controls connected inputs and outputs. For this product, it is the part that reads buttons and sensors, drives the display and speaker, and communicates over Bluetooth.
- SPI
- A fast serial communication bus often used for displays, memory cards, and sensors. It matters because SPI devices need specific pins for clock and data, plus a separate chip-select line for each device.
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