The 74LS series of integrated circuits (ICs) was one of the most popular logic families of transistor-transistor logic (TTL) logic chips. 74LS series is a bipolar, low-power Schottky IC. 74LS48 BCD to 7-segment Decoder/Driver has full ripple-blanking input/output controls and a lamp test input. patterns for BCD input counts above 9 are unique symbols to authenticate input conditions.

74LS48 Features
- Accepts Four Line of BCD Input and Converts this to Seven Open Collector Outputs
- Pull-Up Resistors Included
- Lamp Test Input
- Operating Temperature up to 70°C
- Standard TTL Switching Voltages
74LS48 Specifications
Supply Voltage | 4.75 – 5.25Vdc |
Maximum Clock Frequency | 40Mhz |
Power Dissipation | 2mW/gate @100kHz |
Minimum Output Current | 8mA |
Propagation Delay | 10nS |
Fan Out (TTL Loads) | 20 |
74LS48 Pinout Diagram

74LS48 Pin Description
Pin No | Pin Name | Description |
1 | B | BCD Inputs B |
2 | C | BCD Inputs C |
3 | LT | Lamp Test Input (Active LOW) |
4 | RB0 | Blanking Input (Active LOW) |
5 | RB1 | Ripple Blanking Input (Active LOW) |
6 | D | BCD Inputs D |
7 | A | BCD Inputs A |
8 | GND | Ground |
9 | e | Segment Outputs (Active LOW) |
10 | d | Segment Outputs (Active LOW) |
11 | c | Segment Outputs (Active LOW) |
12 | b | Segment Outputs (Active LOW) |
13 | a | Segment Outputs (Active LOW) |
14 | g | Segment Outputs (Active LOW) |
15 | f | Segment Outputs (Active LOW) |
16 | Vcc | Power Supply |
74LS48 Circuit
Applications
- It is used in code conversions
- It may also be used for data distribution i.e. demultiplexing.
74LS48 Alternative Equivalent
74LS47
Download 74LS48 BCD to 7-segment Decoder/Driver Datasheet from the link given below.