question about the 7442n

tgraz34 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:14 pm **Posts:** 32

I really want to build the great race project but i don't have the necessary chips. Does anyone know where i can get the 7442n?

Thanks, anthony.

bitfogav · **Posted:** Sat Jul 24, 2010 5:34 am

The 7442n is the same as any 7442 BCD to Decimal Decoder and you can use a 74HC42 BCD to decimal decoder which will do the same thing..

Have you tried EBAY??

Heres a link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/74HC42-Semiconductor-IC-Pack-2-/360130380666?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item53d971837a

tgraz34 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:14 pm **Posts:** 32

thanks alot

, do you know if the sn7445n would work to?

http://www.datasheetcatalog.org/datashe ... tkqlpy.pdf

brad · **Joined:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:30 pm **Posts:** 1865

tgraz34 wrote:

thanks alot

, do you know if the sn7445n would work to?

http://www.datasheetcatalog.org/datashe ... tkqlpy.pdf

I had a look at the datasheet and unfortunately it doesnt look like it would work.

This is due to the low current capability (1mA max) you need way more than 1mA per output to drive the LED's so unfortunately you will need something that can drive around 25mA per channel rather than just 1.

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