Looking for a handy IC reference list

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So the Arduino has gotten me back into some electronics, now that I've found something that bridges my programming with my well rusted electronics "skills". Looking in the parts boxes, I can tell that my 40xx series chips are too old (they were on their way out a long time ago)

I've seen some references to some different and very usefull 74 series chips for serial-paralell, pwm bus lines, led drivers etc. Is there any single list of some of these different chips, preferably ones more suited to Arduino. Reading datasheets is fun and all, but I dont know what I dont know.

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http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/ic.htm

There is a list of pretty basically explained (by application) logic ICs and other ICs used in 'simple' electronics.

/me

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Thank you for that link BetaDelta :smiley:

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It's OK! I found whilst learning about electronics back in the GCSE Systems and Control days (only three years ago).

It has some silliness on it, but, also some diamonds!

/me

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BetaDelta: Great link. Much improved over the TI chip matrix I've been using for the purpose.

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This is also another option for a quick overview: List of 7400-series integrated circuits - Wikipedia

--Phil.