74HC595 - Shift Register 8-Bit is a simple shift register IC. Clock in data and latch it to free up IO pins on your micro.
Features
- 8-bit serial input
- 8-bit serial or parallel output
- Storage register with 3-state outputs
- Shift register with direct clear
- 100 MHz (typ) shift out frequency
- Output capability:
- parallel outputs; bus driver
- serial output; standard
Documents
- Datasheet
- bildr blog - 74HC595
- 7-Segment Library (Thanks Quin!)