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DLD Stopwatch Project Report

The project report details the design and implementation of a digital stopwatch using various digital logic components, including a 555 Timer IC and 74LS90 Decade Counter ICs. It outlines the working principle, assembly procedure, and applications of the stopwatch, emphasizing hands-on experience with digital logic design. Optional enhancements and references for further learning are also provided.

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DLD Stopwatch Project Report

The project report details the design and implementation of a digital stopwatch using various digital logic components, including a 555 Timer IC and 74LS90 Decade Counter ICs. It outlines the working principle, assembly procedure, and applications of the stopwatch, emphasizing hands-on experience with digital logic design. Optional enhancements and references for further learning are also provided.

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Digital Stopwatch

Digital Logic Design Project Report


Submitted By: Muhammad Yousuf L1F24BSSE0384

Mian Muhammad Abdullah L1F24BSSE0001

Zain ul Abdeen L1F24BSSE0002

Semester: 2nd Semester

Course: Digital Logic Design (DLD)

Project Supervisor: Mam Shehar Zaad

1. Objective
The purpose of this project is to design and implement a digital stopwatch capable of
counting and displaying time in seconds and minutes using digital logic components. This
project aims to strengthen understanding of counters, timing circuits, seven-segment
displays, and sequential logic design.

2. Components Required
1. 555 Timer IC - Generates clock pulses for counting
2. 74LS90 Decade Counter IC (×4) - BCD Counters for seconds and minutes
3. 74LS47 BCD to 7-Segment Decoder (×4) - Converts BCD to 7-segment display input
4. Common Cathode 7-Segment Display (×4) - Displays the time
5. Push Buttons (×3) - Start, Stop, Reset functionality
6. Capacitors - Used for debouncing and timing circuits
7. Resistors - For current limiting and pull-down
8. Breadboard & Wires - For circuit assembly
9. Power Supply (5V DC) - Provides power to the circuit

3. Working Principle
The stopwatch uses a 555 timer IC in astable mode to generate a 1 Hz clock pulse. These
pulses are fed to a series of decade counters (74LS90) which count the pulses and divide
them into seconds and minutes. The BCD output of each counter is then converted to 7-
segment format using 74LS47 decoder ICs. The time is displayed using common cathode 7-
segment displays.
Three buttons are used:
- Start: Enables the clock input
- Stop: Disables the clock input
- Reset: Resets all counters to 0

4. Procedure to Assemble Components


Step 1: Clock Pulse Generation
- Connect the 555 Timer in astable mode to generate 1 Hz pulses.
- Use resistors and capacitors with proper values to set the frequency (R1 = 10kΩ, R2 =
100kΩ, C = 10μF).

Step 2: Counter Setup


- Use 74LS90 ICs in cascade to create two-digit seconds (00-59) and minutes (00-59).
- First two counters for seconds, next two for minutes.

Step 3: BCD to 7-Segment Conversion


- Connect outputs of each 74LS90 IC to a 74LS47.
- Attach a 7-segment display to each decoder.

Step 4: Push Button Control


- Connect buttons with pull-down resistors.
- Use logic gates or control inputs to enable/disable counters based on button press.

Step 5: Power Supply


- Provide +5V DC power to all ICs and components.
- Use decoupling capacitors near ICs to avoid voltage spikes.

5. Circuit Diagram
Refer to the hand-drawn or simulated logic-level diagram showing interconnection between
ICs, 7-segment displays, and buttons.

6. Applications
- Digital Clocks
- Timers for experiments
- Sports stopwatches
- Foundation for advanced microcontroller-based projects

7. Learning Outcomes
- Hands-on experience with timers, counters, and display decoders
- Circuit design using basic digital logic components
- Troubleshooting and debugging of sequential circuits
- Understanding clock pulses and timing logic

8. Optional Enhancements
- Add a buzzer or LED blink on reset
- Use a switch for lap-time recording
- Add a mode selector (Count-Up or Count-Down)

9. References
- Digital Design by M. Morris Mano
- Datasheets of 555 Timer, 74LS90, and 74LS47
- Electronics tutorials (www.electronics-tutorials.ws)
- YouTube Channels: All About Circuits, Afrotechmods

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