Popular ICs and Their Pinouts

Jayavardhan Singh
January 28, 2025

1 LM555 Timer
The LM555 is a highly stable and widely used timer IC designed for generating precise time delays and
oscillations. It operates in three modes: astable, monostable, and bistable, making it ideal for various
applications such as pulse generation, time delays, and frequency modulation. It supports a wide voltage
range (4.5V to 15V), can source or sink up to 200mA, and is commonly used in LED flashers, tone
generators, and PWM circuits.

1.1 Pinout Diagram

gnd +VCC

DISCHARGE
TRIGGER

LM555 TIMER IC
THRESHOLD
OUTPUT

RESET CONTROL VOLTAGE

Figure 1: Pinout of LM555 IC

2 LM741 Op-Amp
The LM741 is a general-purpose operational amplifier (op-amp) known for its stability and ease of use. It
features high gain, a wide input voltage range, and excellent reliability, making it suitable for applications
such as signal amplification, filters, comparators, and integrators. With built-in short-circuit protection
and operation on a dual power supply (typically ±15V ), it remains a staple in analog signal processing.
However, it has a limited slew rate and bandwidth compared to modern op-amps.

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2.1 Pinout Diagram

OFFSET NULL NOT CONNECTED

POWER V+
INVERTING(-)

LM741 OP-AMP IC
OUTPUT
NON-INVERTING(+)

POWER V- OFFSET NULL

3 LM7805 (5V Voltage Regulator)

The LM7805 is a popular 3-terminal linear voltage regulator that provides a fixed 5V output from an
input voltage ranging from 7V to 35V. It is widely used in power supply circuits due to its built-in
overheat and short-circuit protection. Although it has lower efficiency compared to switching regulators,
it remains a simple and cost-effective solution for regulated power supply applications, ensuring stable
voltage for microcontrollers and electronic circuits.

3.1 Pinout Diagram

LM7805 VOLTAGE
INPUT REGULATOR OUTPUT
GND

4 ICL8038 (Waveform Generator)

The ICL8038 is a precision waveform generator IC capable of producing high-quality sine, square, and
triangular waveforms with adjustable frequency and duty cycle. It is widely used in signal generators,
function generators, audio synthesis, and modulation circuits. It features low distortion, high accuracy,
and ease of frequency control, making it ideal for testing and laboratory applications.

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4.1 Pinout Diagram

SINE WAVE ADJUST NC

SINE WAVE OUT NC

TRIANGLE OUT SINE WAVE ADJUST

DUTY CYCLE
ICL8038 IC GND

TIMING CAPACITOR
FREQUENCY ADJUST

V+ SQUARE WAVE OUT

FM BIAS FM SWEEP INPUT

5 TA2020 (Tripath Audio Amplifier)

The TA2020 is a highly efficient Class-T digital audio amplifier IC developed by Tripath Labs, combining
the benefits of Class-D and Class-AB amplifiers. It delivers high-fidelity audio with low distortion,
excellent dynamic range, and superior power efficiency, making it ideal for battery-powered and energy-
efficient audio systems. Known for its compact size and exceptional sound quality, the TA2020 is widely
used in home audio systems, portable speakers, car amplifiers, and DIY audio projects, offering a balance
of power efficiency and audiophile-grade performance.

5.1 Pinout Diagram

+ SUPPLY VOLTAGE OUTPUT

NC NC
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE POWER LIMITING
TDA2020 IC NC
NC
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE COMPENSATION
NC COMPENSATION
NON-INVERTING -INPUT INVERTING INPUT

6 TL431 (Shunt Voltage Regulator)

The TL431 is a programmable shunt voltage regulator that provides a precise adjustable voltage reference
from 2.5V to 36V. It is widely used in switching power supplies, battery chargers, voltage monitoring, and
feedback regulation circuits due to its high accuracy, stability, and low temperature drift. Functioning
similarly to a Zener diode but with enhanced performance and control, the TL431 allows for precise
voltage setting using external resistors, making it a versatile and reliable choice for precision voltage
regulation in power management and analog circuits

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6.1 Pinout Diagram

CATHODE REF

ANODE ANODE
TL431 IC

ANODE ANODE

NC NC

7 CD4007 (CMOS Inverter)

The CD4007 is a versatile CMOS transistor array that contains complementary N-channel and P-channel
MOSFETs. It is widely used in logic inverters, analog switches, amplifiers, and custom transistor-level
circuit designs. Due to its flexible configuration, the CD4007 can be used as discrete MOSFETs or as
an integrated logic element, making it a fundamental building block for both digital and analog circuit
applications. Its low power consumption, high input impedance, and wide operating voltage range make
it ideal for low-power and mixed-signal designs.

7.1 Pinout Diagram

D-Pb VDD
S-Pb D-Pa
GATE-Pb OUT C
CD4007 IC S-Pc
S-Nb
D-Nb GATE-C
GATE-Nb S-Nc
VSS D-Na

8 7400 (Quad NAND Gate)

The 7400 is a TTL logic IC that contains four independent NAND gates, each with two inputs. As one
of the most fundamental building blocks in digital logic design, it is extensively used in combinational
and sequential circuits, including flip-flops, multiplexers, counters, and arithmetic units. The 7400 is
known for its high-speed operation, reliability, and compatibility with other TTL logic families, making
it a crucial component in computers, automation systems, and digital electronics.

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8.1 Pinout Diagram

1A VCC

1B
4B

1Y
4A

2A 7400 (Quad NAND Gate)

4Y

2B
3B

2Y
3A

GND 3Y

9 LM723 (Linear Voltage Regulator)

The LM723 is a versatile linear voltage regulator IC designed for fixed or adjustable output voltages
ranging from 2V to 37V. It is widely used in precision power supplies, capable of delivering high output
currents with the aid of external pass transistors. The LM723 offers excellent voltage regulation, low
drift, and high stability, making it ideal for regulated power supply designs. It also includes built-in
current limiting, short-circuit protection, and thermal shutdown, ensuring safe and reliable operation in
a variety of applications.

9.1 Pinout Diagram

NC NC

CURRENT LIMIT
FREQ. COMPENSATION

CURRENT SENSE
V+

INVERT. INPUT LM723 IC

VC

NON-INVER. INPUT
VOUT

VREF
VZ

V- NC

10 LM565 (PLL - Phase Locked Loop)

The LM565 is a phase-locked loop (PLL) IC designed for applications such as frequency synthesis,
demodulation, and tone decoding. It can lock onto an input signal, track its phase and frequency,
and generate a corresponding output, making it essential in circuits requiring FM demodulation, data
recovery, frequency modulation, and signal synchronization. The LM565 features a wide capture and lock
range, high stability, and low distortion, making it ideal for communication systems, frequency control,
and signal processing applications.

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10.1 Pinout Diagram

-VCC NC

INPUT
NC

INPUT
NC

VCC OUTPUT LM565 IC

NC

PHASE COMPARATOR
+VCC

REF. OUTPUT
TIMING CAPACITOR

VCD CONTROL VOLTAGE TIMING RESISTOR

11 LM317 (Variable Voltage Regulator)

The LM317 is an adjustable 3-terminal voltage regulator that provides an output voltage range of 1.25V
to 37V with a maximum output current of 1.5A. It is widely used in power supply designs due to its easy
voltage adjustability, built-in current limiting, thermal overload protection, and safe area compensation.
The LM317 requires only two external resistors to set the output voltage and can be used in various
applications such as battery chargers, constant current regulators, and variable power supplies. Its high
reliability and stable performance make it a popular choice for both hobbyists and industrial applications.

11.1 Pinout Diagram

LM317 VOLTAGE
ADJUST REGULATOR INPUT
OUTPUT

12 ULN2003/2803 (Darlington Transistor Array)

The ULN2003 (7-channel) and ULN2803 (8-channel) are high-current Darlington transistor arrays with
open-collector outputs. They are used to drive relays, stepper motors, and LED displays in high-power
applications, providing efficient switching capabilities with minimal power loss.

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12.1 Pinout Diagram

INPUT 1 OUTPUT 1

INPUT 2 OUTPUT 2

INPUT 3
OUTPUT 3

INPUT 4
OUTPUT 4
ULN2003 IC
INPUT 5
OUTPUT 5

INPUT 6 OUTPUT 6

INPUT 7 OUTPUT 7

GND COMMON