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| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | e | Controls the left bottom LED of the 7-segment display |
| 2 | d | Controls the bottom most LED of the 7-segment display |
| 3 | Com |
Connected to Ground/Vcc based on type of display
common cathode: connect to GND common anode: connect to Vcc (+5V typically) |
| 4 | c | Controls the right bottom LED of the 7-segment display |
| 5 | DP | Controls the decimal point LED of the 7-segment display |
| 6 | b | Controls the top right LED of the 7-segment display |
| 7 | a | Controls the top most LED of the 7-segment display |
| 8 | Com |
Connected to Ground/Vcc based on type of display
common cathode: connect to Vcc (+5V typically) common anode: connect to GND |
| 9 | f | Controls the top left LED of the 7-segment display |
| 10 | g | Controls the middle LED of the 7-segment display |