Integrated Circuit (IC)

a. Definition and Function of IC

Integrated Circuit (IC) is a component that is used as the brains of electronic
equipment. IC is a combination of hundreds or even thousands of electronic
components such as transistors, resistors, diodes, and capacitors. So in this
component are stored various types of these components in a more compact.
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.
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.
b. Type of IC
In general integrated circuit can be classified into many types. We can classify
IC based on the function dan based on body of IC.
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 or we can called as Analog IC is a type of integrated circuit that is
most widely used in electronic circuits. 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 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". In electronics circuit Digital IC can be used
as logic gates, flip-flop, counter, timer, multiplexer, memory, clock,
microprocessor, and microcontroller.
If we classify integrated circuit based on the body of IC, the integrated circuit
can be divided into 2 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. 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 T8736
3. Flat IC
Flat IC is the type of IC that has 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.
c. Application of IC
AC input voltage of 220-240V PLN lowered Step-down transformer as needed.
If necessity is the 5 Volt DC, output voltages is AC was fairly lowered to 9V or
12V. The AC voltage is rectified by 4 pieces Diodes (Diode Bridge) and then
filtered by Condensator.
The voltage that was filtered (filtered) was unstable and immature 5volt. This is
where the regulator IC 7805 and 7905 installed to lower and stabilize the voltage to
5 volts. Condensator C3, C4, C5, and C6 are installed as a reliever noise (AC ripple

is still carried away) as well as an additional filter. The combination of resistors R1

and R2-L1-L2 is an indicator of output.

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

DEFINITION and TYPE OF IC

Name

Simbol
Based on the Funtion

Function

Linear IC can be used as power amplifier,

Linear

signal amplifier, operational amplifier

Integrated

(op-amp), microwave amplifier, radio

Circuit

frequency receiver, voltage comparator,

and voltage regulator.

Digital

In electronics circuit Digital IC can be

Integrated

used as logic gates, flip-flop, counter,

Circuit

timer, multiplexer, memory, clock,

microprocessor, and microcontroller

Based on the body of IC

Example:
Dual Line IC

IC CA-3140, LM-741, NE-555, and

Logic gates IC 7400, 7404, 7408,

Single Line IC

IC AN-2140 and IC T-8736

This type of IC usually is widely

Flat IC

available in CD player or computer.

Top Hat IC

Regulator IC 78xx and 79xx.

APPLICATION OF IC

If necessity is the 5 Volt DC, output voltages is AC was fairly lowered to 9V or

12V. The AC voltage is rectified by 4 pieces Diodes (Diode Bridge) and then
filtered by Condensator
This is where the regulator IC 7805 and 7905 installed to lower and stabilize the
voltage to 5 volts.