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SN54HC595

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00 — Overview

What the SN54HC595 does

The SN54HC595 and SN74HC595 are 8-bit shift registers with 3-state output registers. These devices operate across a wide voltage range of 2 V to 6 V and feature high-current outputs capable of driving up to 15 LSTTL loads. Typical performance includes a propagation delay of 13 ns and a maximum supply current of 80 μA. The parts provide ±6 mA output drive at 5 V and maintain a low input current of 1 μA maximum. Designers typically use them in network switches, power infrastructure, LED displays, and servers. The architecture includes separate clocks for the shift and storage registers, along with a direct overriding clear input for flexible control.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for SN54HC595
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 160 µA VI = VCCor 0, IO = 0; 6 V; MAX = 8; icc; over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) TI datasheet, p. 5 — over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise no…
output current (abs max) 35 mA VO = 0 to VCC; io; 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings TI datasheet, p. 4 — 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
supply voltage range 2 V 5 V 6 V vcc; 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions TI datasheet, p. 4 — 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
operating temperature -55 °C 125 °C ta; 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions TI datasheet, p. 4 — 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
clock frequency 6 MHz 2 V; MAX = 5; fclock; over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) TI datasheet, p. 6 — over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
output voltage high 1.9 V 1.9 V VI = VIHor VIL; IOH = -20 μA; 2 V; TA = _25°C; 1.9; TYP = 1.998; voh; over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) TI datasheet, p. 5 — over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise no…
output voltage low 100 mV VI = VIHor VIL; IOL = 20 μA; 2 V; TYP = 0.002; MAX = 0.1; vol; over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) TI datasheet, p. 5 — over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise no…
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to SN54HC595

MC74HC165A 2.0× lower quiescent current, 1.3× lower propagation delay, 1.2× lower supply voltage range
74HC595D 20.0× lower propagation delay, 2.0× higher output current, 1.6× lower operating temperature
74LVC245A 2.0× higher output voltage low, 1.9× lower supply voltage range, 1.6× lower output voltage high
74LVC2G14GM 1.6× lower output voltage high, 1.4× higher output current, 1.4× lower supply voltage range
NC7WZ16 1.5× lower output current, 1.4× lower supply voltage range, 1.2× higher operating temperature
NL17SZ08 1.4× higher output current, 1.4× lower supply voltage range, 1.4× lower output voltage high
SN54HC14 4.4× lower propagation delay, 1.4× lower output current, similar operating temperature
74HC14BQ 5.9× lower propagation delay, 1.4× lower operating temperature, 1.4× lower output current
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum clock frequency (fclock) at 2 V over the operating free-air temperature range?

The maximum clock frequency is 6 MHz at 2 V over the operating free-air temperature range.

What is the maximum operating temperature (ta) according to 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions?

The maximum operating temperature (ta) is 125 °C.

What is the absolute maximum output current (io) when VO = 0 to VCC?

The absolute maximum output current is 35 mA.

What is the output voltage high (VOH) when VI = VIH or VIL, IOH = -20 μA, VCC = 2 V, and TA = 25°C?

The output voltage high is 1.9 V.

What is the maximum output voltage low (vol) when VI = VIH or VIL, IOL = 20 μA, and the supply voltage is 2 V?

The maximum output voltage low is 100 mV.

What is the maximum quiescent current when VI = VCC or 0, IO = 0, at 6 V, with 8 ICs, over the recommended operating free-air temperature range?

The maximum quiescent current is 160 µA.

What is the supply voltage range for the SN54HC595 under vcc conditions?

The supply voltage range is 5 V.

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