{"title":"Shift Register 8-Bit - 74HC595","handle":"shift-register-8-bit-74hc595-cb97fb05-d7a5-4520-97fe-d3017be3c73f","url":"/products/shift-register-8-bit-74hc595-cb97fb05-d7a5-4520-97fe-d3017be3c73f","description":"The 74HC595 is an 8-bit serial-in, parallel-out shift register with a storage register and tri-state outputs. Clock in data serially and latch it to the output pins, freeing up I/O on your microcontroller. Multiple registers can be daisy-chained for even more outputs.\n\nOne of the most commonly used ICs in electronics projects, the 74HC595 is essential for driving LED arrays, 7-segment displays, and expanding GPIO on pin-limited microcontrollers.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n8-Bit Shift Register – Serial input, parallel output\n\nStorage Register – Latch data to outputs independently of shifting\n\nTri-State Outputs – Output enable control\n\nCascadable – Daisy-chain multiple registers for more outputs\n\nDIP Package – Breadboard friendly\n\n\nSpecifications\n\n\nIC: 74HC595 (SN74HC595)\n\nType: 8-bit serial-in, parallel-out shift register\n\nPackage: DIP-16\n\nSupply Voltage: 2–6V\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nExpanding microcontroller GPIO pins\nDriving LED matrices and 7-segment displays\nArduino and embedded projects\nLearning digital logic\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× 74HC595 8-Bit Shift Register IC\n\n\nResources\n\nShift Register Tutorial\nDatasheet (PDF)\n","vendor":"Pimoroni","product_type":"physical","in_stock":false,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":5822,"title":"Default Title","sku":"PI-COM0215","price":3.77,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"Default Title"}]}