Integrated Circuit (IC)

The Definition of Integrated Circuit (IC)

Integrated Circuit is an electronic component consisting of a combination of
several components such as transistors, diodes, resistors and capacitors that are
integrated into an electronic circuit in a small package. Integrated circuit was
categorized in semiconductor active component because does need current for
doing the function.
Integrated circuit can be made of semiconductor material such as silicon (Si)
and germanium (Ge). Basically in electronics circuits, there are many function of
Integrated Circuit. For example : IC used as amplifier, IC used as voltage regulator
in power supply circuit, and some types of IC also can be used as logic gates.
With the IC technology allows an electronic circuit designer to create an
electronic device that is smaller and lighter with a cheaper price. An IC power
consumption is also lower than the transistors. Therefore, the IC has been the main
component in almost all electronics devices that we use today. Without the IC,
maybe this time we cant enjoy a portable electronic devices such as : mobile
phones, laptops, mp3 player, portable game consoles, digital cameras and the other
electronic equipment that is small and can take everywhere.
The Types of Integrated Circuit (IC)
In general integrated circuit can be classified into many types, then if we classify
integrated circuit based on the function, the integrated circuit can be divided into 2
types, namely :
1. Linear Integrated Circuit (Linear IC)
Linear IC or we can called as Analog IC is a type of integrated circuit
that is most widely used in electronic circuits. Analog IC is an IC that
composed by several linear circuits and operates by using sinusoidal signals. In
general, Linear IC work using sinusoidal signals and serves as an amplifier.
Linear IC does not perform logic functions such as IC-TTL and C-MOS,
because do not work using square signal. In electronics circuit Linear IC can be
used as power amplifier, signal amplifier, operational amplifier (op-amp),
microwave amplifier, radio frequency receiver, voltage comparator, and
voltage regulator.

2. Digital Integrated Circuit (Digital IC)

Digital Integrated Circuit is basically a series of switching circuit that has
input and output voltage only in two state that "high" and "low" or in binary
code is denoted by "1" and "0". Digital IC work using square signals that there
are only two conditions, namely logic 0 or 1 and serves as a switch.
In electronics circuit Digital IC can be used as logic gates, flip-flop,
counter,

timer,

multiplexer,

memory,

clock,

microprocessor,

and

microcontroller.
Then if we classify integrated circuit based on the body of IC, the integrated circuit
can be divided into many types, namely :
1. Dual in line IC
Dual in line IC is the type of IC that has terminals on the right and the left sides
of the body of IC. This type of IC can be formed from Linear IC and Digital
IC. For example : IC CA-3140, LM-741, NE-555, and Logic gates IC 7400,
7404, 7408, etc.
2. Single in line IC
Single in line IC is the type of IC that has terminals only in one side of the
body of IC, that looks like a comb. For example : IC AN-2140 and IC T-8736
3. Flat IC
Flat IC is the type of IC that formed very thin, and there are many terminals on
the top, bottom, right, and left of the body of the IC. This type of IC usually is
widely available in CD player or computer.
4. Top Hat IC
Top Hat IC is the type of IC which is shaped like a transistor, this type of IC
usually used for the regulator stabilizer circuit. For example : Regulator IC
78xx and 79xx. In the type of IC, IC 78xx usually used for produce positive
voltage, and IC 79xx used for produce negative voltage.
The Application of Integrated Circuit (IC)
In general Integrated Circuit has many function in the electronic circuit, such
as : IC can be used as power amplifier, signal amplifier, operational amplifier (opamp), and voltage regulator. And then some types of IC also can be used as logic
gates, flip-flop, timer and counter, microprocessor, and microcontroller.
And now, I will tell you one of the application of Integrated circuit that name
Power Supply. Power supply is an electronic circuit that serves to convert
alternating current into direct current. Power supply has four main parts in order to

produce a stable DC current. The fourth part of them is Transformers, Rectifiers,

Filters and Voltage Regulator.

In general, the power supply is always equipped with a voltage regulator. The
purpose of the installation of a voltage regulator in the power supply is to stabilize
the output voltage when the input voltage changes occur on the power supply.
Another function of the voltage regulator is for the protection of the occurrence of a
short circuit on the load.
One method to produce a stable DC output voltage is to use IC 78XX IC's for
produce positive voltage, and IC 79XX to produce negative voltage in the Voltage
Regulator system.
No

Code Number

Function

.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

IC 7805
IC 7809
IC 7812
IC 7824
IC 7905
IC 7909
IC 7912
IC 7924

IC 7805 to stabilize the DC voltage of +5 Volt

IC 7809 to stabilize the DC voltage of +9 Volt
IC 7812 to stabilize the DC voltage of +12 Volt
IC 7824 to stabilize the DC voltage of +24 Volt
IC 7905 to stabilize the DC voltage of -5 Volt
IC 7909 to stabilize the DC voltage of -9 Volt
IC 7912 to stabilize the DC voltage of -12 Volt
IC 7924 to stabilize the DC voltage of -24 Volt

From the table, we can know the magnitude of the output voltage that
generated by IC regulator 78XX and 79XX. Where XX code is a number code that
show the magnitude of the stable voltage output that generated by an IC.

Integrated Circuit (IC)

The Types of Integrated Circuit (IC)
No
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1

Types of integrated circuit

Simbol and Function

Based on the function

Linear Integrated Circuit
Linear IC work using sinusoidal signals and
serves as an amplifier. Linear IC does not
IC CA-3140

perform logic functions such as IC-TTL and CMOS, because do not work using square signal.

Linear IC used as power amplifier,

signal amplifier, operational amplifier

(op-amp), microwave amplifier, radio
frequency receiver, voltage comparator,
and voltage regulator.

Digital Integrated Circuit

IC 7400

Digital Integrated Circuit is basically a series

of switching circuit that has input and output
voltage only in two state that "high" and "low"
or in binary code is denoted by "1" and "0".

IC 7404
2

Digital IC used as logic gates, flip-flop,

counter, timer, multiplexer, memory,
clock,
microprocessor,
and
microcontroller.

Based on the body of IC

Dual in line IC
Has terminals on the right and the left sides of
the body of IC. This type of IC can be formed
from Linear IC and Digital IC.
For example : IC CA-3140, LM-741, NE-555,
and Logic gates IC 7400, 7404, 7408, etc.

Single in line IC
Has terminals only in one side of the body of
IC, that looks like a comb.
For example : IC AN-2140 and IC T-8736

Flat IC

Top Hat IC

Type of IC that formed very thin, and there are

many terminals on the top, bottom, right, and
left of the body of the IC.
This type of IC usually is widely available in
CD player or computer. For example : IC ATT7026A and ATT-7022B

Type of IC which is shaped like a transistor, this

type of IC usually used for the regulator
stabilizer circuit.
For example : Regulator IC 78xx and 79xx.
IC 78xx used for produce positive voltage, and
IC 79xx used for produce negative voltage.

The Application of Integrated Circuit (IC)

One method to produce a stable DC output voltage is to use IC 78XX IC's for
produce positive voltage, and IC 79XX to produce negative voltage in the Voltage
Regulator system.
No

Code Number

Function

.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

IC 7805
IC 7809
IC 7812
IC 7824
IC 7905
IC 7909
IC 7912
IC 7924

IC 7805 to stabilize the DC voltage of +5 Volt

IC 7809 to stabilize the DC voltage of +9 Volt
IC 7812 to stabilize the DC voltage of +12 Volt
IC 7824 to stabilize the DC voltage of +24 Volt
IC 7905 to stabilize the DC voltage of -5 Volt
IC 7909 to stabilize the DC voltage of -9 Volt
IC 7912 to stabilize the DC voltage of -12 Volt
IC 7924 to stabilize the DC voltage of -24 Volt

From the table, we can know the magnitude of the output voltage that
generated by IC regulator 78XX and 79XX. Where XX code is a number code that
show the magnitude of the stable voltage output that generated by an IC.