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Interfacing 8051 With A 7-Segment Display Device

This document discusses interfacing an 8051 microcontroller with a 7-segment display. It describes the layout and functionality of a 7-segment display, noting that it uses 7 LED segments to display numbers. It also explains that 7-segment displays come in common anode and common cathode configurations, and that the common anode type is preferable for interfacing with an 8051 since its port pins can sink current better than sourcing it. Finally, it briefly mentions using the 7447 IC to interface the display and lists some pin descriptions and interfacing possibilities with the 8051 microcontroller.

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Interfacing 8051 With A 7-Segment Display Device

This document discusses interfacing an 8051 microcontroller with a 7-segment display. It describes the layout and functionality of a 7-segment display, noting that it uses 7 LED segments to display numbers. It also explains that 7-segment displays come in common anode and common cathode configurations, and that the common anode type is preferable for interfacing with an 8051 since its port pins can sink current better than sourcing it. Finally, it briefly mentions using the 7447 IC to interface the display and lists some pin descriptions and interfacing possibilities with the 8051 microcontroller.

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Interfacing 8051 with a

7- segment display device


The 7-Segment Display

 7 LEDs are arranged to form the number 8.


 Seven-segment displays are widely used in
digital clocks, electronic meters, and other
electronic devices for displaying numerical
information
a

f b
g

e c
d
 By turning on and off the appropriate
segments (LEDs), different combinations can
be produced.
 Useful for displaying the digits 0 through 9,
and some characters.
An Example
configurations
 7-segment displays are available in 2 configurations:

Common Anode Common Cathode

 As we have seen, it would be preferable to connect


the cathode of each diode to the output pin.
 Therefore, the common anode variety would be
better for our interfacing needs since 8051 port pins
can sink current better than sourcing it.
COMMON ANODE

In common Anode in order to turn ON a


segment the corresponding pin must be set to
0. And to turn it OFF it is set to 1. 
HOW TO CONNECT
IC- 7447
PIN DESCRIPTION

 A,B,C,D: BCD inputs


 RBI: Ripple Blanking Input
 LT: Lamp Test
 BI / RBO: Blanking Input or Ripple Blanking
Output
Interfacing a 7-segment display with 8051

 There are two possibilities:

 Case 2 would be more appropriate as case 1 will produce


different brightness depending on the number of LEDs turned
on.

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