IC 74HC595 74595 SN74HC595N 8-Bit Shift Register DIP-16 Built to provide reliable, durable performance in digital projects. This device is a 8-bit shift register in a DIP-16 package, suitable for expanding microcontroller I/O or driving simple displays. Key benefits - Expands I/O: Adds 8 output lines from a single microcontroller input, enabling more control with fewer pins. - Simple integration: DIP-16 form factor is breadboard and through-hole friendly, facilitating prototyping and hobbyist projects. - Reliable construction: Manufactured with high quality materials for safe, durable operation in common digital environments. - Compatibility: Part numbers 74HC595, 74595, and SN74HC595N indicate compatibility with HC logic families. What makes it stand out - Versatile 8-bit shift register suitable for a wide range of microcontroller projects and display drivers. - Robust, durable build ensures stable performance in typical embedded applications. Size and materials - DIP-16 package - Constructed from high quality materials for safety and long-term reliability Performance notes - Delivers dependable operation in standard logic-level circuits, with the usual HC family characteristics. Practical use scenarios - Expand microcontroller outputs to drive multiple LEDs or LED indicators without increasing I/O pins. - Drive an LED matrix or bar-graph display by cascading with additional registers for larger displays. - Create a simple serial-to-parallel data path for basic display or signaling shows, using the latch feature to update outputs synchronously.