CD4015 Counter Shift Registers Dual

CD4015 CMOS Dual 4-Stage Shift Register IC – 16 Pin DIP

The CD4015 is a CMOS dual 4-stage shift register IC designed for sequential data storage and transfer in digital circuits. It contains two independent shift registers, making it ideal for learning data handling, timing, and control in electronics and microcontroller projects.

Key Features

• Dual 4-stage shift registers (8 stages total)
• Serial data input and output
• CMOS technology for low power consumption
• Wide operating voltage range
• Standard 16-pin DIP package

What’s Included

• 1 × CD4015 CMOS Shift Register IC (16-pin DIP)

Curriculum Links

Australian Curriculum (v9.0):
• ACTDEK042 – Investigate how systems are designed and controlled
• ACTDIP050 – Implement digital solutions
Victorian Curriculum:
• VCDSTS039 – Technologies systems
• VCDTDI037 – Algorithm design and implementation
NSW (Stage 4–5 Technology Mandatory):
• TE4-2DP – Designs and produces solutions
• TE4-5AG – Applies problem-solving and evaluation

Classroom Use / Learning Outcomes

Students will:
• Understand how shift registers store and move data
• Build sequential logic circuits
• Explore timing and clock signals
• Apply data control in digital systems

Teacher Benefits

• Demonstrates key digital electronics concepts
• Supports sequential logic learning
• Easy to integrate into breadboard circuits
• Suitable for beginner to intermediate students

Perfect For

• Sequential logic circuits
• Data storage and transfer projects
• LED chasers and timing circuits
• STEM and electronics learning