Tom Handley wrote:

>   John, a good single chip solution is to use the old ICM7218/7228
>chip from Intersil/Harris. It drives 8 digits, has an 8 digit SRAM,
>drives common anode/cathode/lcd displays, and eliminates a lot of
> `glue'...

Good chip, but pricey!  $8.84 US from Digi-Key in onesies.

Michael

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