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SSD

Introduction to SSD

SEVEN SEGMENT DISPLAY(SSD)​

WHAT IS SSD?​

Seven Segment Display (SSD) or seven segment Indicator is an electronic device which helps display decimal numerals and English alphabets.

TYPES OF SSD​

COMMON CATHODE SSD​

In common cathode all the cathodes are tied to a common pin, in this case generally ground, and the LED are driven by the state of the anodes where ground is off and power is on.

COMMON ANODE SSD​

In common anode all the anodes on the display are tied to a common pin, typically the power source, and the LED are controlled via the cathodes with ground being on and power being off.

DRIVING A LED TYPE SSD​

EXERCISE​

  • To make a single digit counter

HARDWARE​

When we write digital high on pins of arduino the current flows and led’s are turned on.

SOFTWARE​

A basic arduino code will involve two functions for sure: setup and loop. Setup function does not return any value and accepts no parameters. It is used to initialize our hardware.

Practice Problem​

  • Make a four digit counter using four digit seven segment display