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Simple Digital Clock using LM8650 IC Circuit

Last Updated on March 22, 2022 by Swagatam 41 Comments

The digital time clock explained here is a circuit which most electronic amateurs would love to make.
You might have heard about digital clocks made from clock ICs such as the popular LM8361, MM5387 etc but these ICs could be today quite obsolete and/or complex to build.

Circuit Operation

The present design is much easier and no less than their above mentioned counterparts in terms of feature and specs. Moreover there's one added advantage included in this digital clock circuit, it's  Duplex LED display model, which helps to reduce the number of connections and links across the IC1 (LM8560) and the LED display, allowing the configuration to be much simpler.

Now let's learn how the proposed digital clock circuit functions:

As may be witnessed in the given diagram the heart of the circuit is formed by the IC1 (LM8560),
which is assigned with the following outputs terminals:

1. The output for driving the display Duplex Model numbers (pin 1-14)
2. The output for generating an alarm signal at pin 16.
3. The output option which may be utilized for controlling external electrical appliances through an in-built automatic timer.

The parts R1, C1 are included in the circuit in order to facilitate an input 50 Hz clock to pin25 of the IC.

The diodes D1, D2 are positioned as rectifiers to function as signal generators to the cathode of display number for generating an alternating working of the display illumination in relation with the input of IC1.

The alarm signal from pin 16 of IC1, is hooked up with a  potentiometer P1(Volume) and further integrated with pin 3 of IC2 (LM386) which forms the amplifier stage for driving a loudspeaker during alarm activations.

The P1 is included in order to provide a fine tuning option for the alarm signal volume. Additionally the signal from the "sleep" pinout from pin 17 may be used for controlling any other desired trigger circuit.

How to set the time in this digital clock

1. S6 is used to set hours.
2. S4 is used to set minutes.

To set the alarm time the following switches may be used:

1. S3 to hold down the time
2. S5 to set hours for the alarm.
3. S4 to set minutes for the alarmm.

Once the above mentioned time limit through S4/S5 elapses, the alarm may start ringing which may be stopped by pressing switch S2 or in fact any other switch out of the given ones.

The following switches may be used for controlling an external appliance from the clock triggers.

1. Initially you would need to keep switch S6 pressed
2. Next press S4 to set minutes.
3. Press switch S5 to set hours.

The output signal for the above explained ON/OFF control of appliances may be acquired from pin17 of the IC.

Using time dilation alarm to repeat alarm.

In order to use this function if in case we want to Repeat alarm or to extended for another nine minutes, you may want to press switch S7.

Circuit Diagram

The Vdd pin is mistakenly shown as pin#28, which should be actually pin#20. The readers are requested to correct this mistake.

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About Swagatam

I am an electronic engineer (dipIETE ), hobbyist, inventor, schematic/PCB designer, manufacturer. I am also the founder of the website: https://www.homemade-circuits.com/, where I love sharing my innovative circuit ideas and tutorials.
If you have any circuit related query, you may interact through comments, I'll be most happy to help!

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  1. Ram says

    Sir, I have a stupid question… can we safely connect two smps (exactly same) output in parallel to get more Amps. Extra safely diode should not net be needed as smps already included that one to convert 12v ac to dc. Google search says its dangerous and will create trouble soon or later. Both smps power supply board also include led so can we easily got to know if any one runout.
    s2.postimg.org/u325x30xl/2015_02_26_00_10_27.jpg

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Ram, you can connect bridge networks at the outputs of each of the SMPS and join the outputs from the bridge networks in parallel then I think there cannot be any chance of any issue, and both the SMPS will run smoothly.

      Reply
  2. vicky says

    Sir, does the LM8560 could drive a big seven segment such as 5 inch ? Or do I need a driver ? I want to make a big digital clock . . .
    Thank's . . .

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Vicky, I don't know about the ICs output current sinking capacity, you can connect it without a driver initially, if it does not glow brightly then you can opt for a driver stage.

      Reply
    • digitek says

      sir,
      how to connect single digit displays as duplex mode.
      thanks
      narsingrao
      hyderabad

      Reply
    • Swagatam says

      compare their pin details from the respective datasheets and connect accordingly

      Reply
  3. D says

    can someone tell me where can i get the duplex display pls?

    Reply
  4. Puneet Swarup says

    Hello Swagatam,

    Thank you for sharing the design for digital clock using LM8560.

    Out of curiosity, i would like to understand if it is possible to program/configure this or some other IC in such a manner that it repetitively alarms say after every x hours.
    Suppose i want it to run for 3 hours then snooze for next 6 hrs, then run for next 3, again snooze for next 5, run for next 3 and then again snooze for next 4 – repetitively?

    Awaiting your response, thanks in advance 🙂

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hello Puneet, no I don't think the above circuit can be configured for the mentioned function, however you can use the following external timer for achieving the results, but how it could be integrated for the triggering with the above clock is a matter of some investigation:

      https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2012/04/how-to-make-simple-programmable-timer.html

      Reply
  5. Bekim Berisha says

    Mr. Swagatam,
    Kindely asking if you can help me about my diploma thesis project!?. I need specific literacy about creating a "Digital Clock Circuit Design Using 7493". Thank you in advance.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Bekim, I think it is already present in one of the online sites….please Google it to find it

      Reply
  6. Joseph Edo Asuquo says

    Swagatam, you are a Ggeat Man. I really love you and your Work. Keep it up, God bless you.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      It's my pleasure Joseph, God bless you too!!

      Reply
  7. Naeem says

    Hi Swagatam,
    I have a digital clock bought it from an old electronic selling shop.It has main IC TMS3450NL (same as LM8560).Its working fine but the problem is 4 to 5 mins advance than standard time.I already changed its 2 caps one is poly and other is non poly myler cap. But same prob still there.Here in my area there is no TMS3450NL timer ic in the market but LM8560 easily available.Do u think its IC fault or other fault. Kindly suggest me whats the culprit be there.

    Reply
    • Swag says

      Hi Naeem,

      I don’t think the IC has any external frequency setting components, the internal oscillator seems to be synchronized with your AC mains 50Hz cycle, at pin#26. So changing the external capacitors may not help, you may have to check whether pin#26 is correctly getting the AC mains frequency or not, or you can try replacing it with a new IC.

      Reply
  8. Naeem says

    Hi Swagatam,
    Thankx for ur reply, one more thing i want to khow this digital clock is in 24hr format display mode, i want to set it in 12 hr format. I open its pin 28 from supply, it turned in 12 hr format but its 12 hr digits not properly displayed on. By the way this device circuit is little bit differ from the circuit here published by u.So how can i set it in 12 hr format properly
    Thankx
    Naeem

    Reply
    • Swag says

      Thanks Naeem, I have not yet checked the above circuit practically, so it can be difficult for me to suggest anything with confirmation.

      Reply
  9. Naeem says

    HI Swagatam,
    Pls Suggest me an inverter circuit with following features
    dc source lithium ion 3.7 to 4v
    output ac power 100w-200w
    charger Li-ion
    Thnkx
    Naeem

    Reply
    • Swag says

      Hi Naeem,

      you can try the first circuit for the purpose

      https://www.homemade-circuits.com/mini-50-watt-mosfet-inverter-circuit/

      just make sure to use a 3-0-3V/220V/15 amp transformer and a 3.7V 25 Ah battery

      Reply
  10. obelt16 says

    thanks for your good work. God bless

    Reply
  11. yahya says

    how to work RF circuit
    LC circuit and send and Reception connect

    Reply
  12. Ganesh says

    In above circuit, which transformer is used, and what is the ratio of the transformer?
    is it okay if i use 12 volt ac adapter, if so then where should i connect the ac source?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Please use a transformer only as shown in the diagram, the transformer can be a 6-0-6V /1 amp transformer

      Reply
  13. P. Bhatia says

    Seen digital led clock. It’s good.
    Is it possible to buy it’s kit or PCB?
    What is the price

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Thank you, however sorry we don’t sell parts or kits in this website!

      Reply
  14. Joseph says

    Hello Swagatam. Please can this circuit digram be used for normal 7 segment display?

    I can’t get duplex display that’s why.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Joseph, I do not have much idea about it, I think you will have to compare the pinout details of the duplex module and the single 7 segment module, if their specifications match then probabaly you can configure the individual blocks with the circuit accordingly.

      Reply
  15. Brahmaiah Lingam Mulugu says

    Dear Majumdar,
    I am very happy to see your efforts in sharing the knowledge with the others. This is a Good indication for the development of our society.
    I have a doubt on the following points.
    If we are using high end 9.2 AV receivers like Pioneer or Onkyo, and we want to add Pre- amplifier and Graphic Equalizer, the sequence of connections

    (A) – (1) Input to Graphic Equalizer, (2) Equalizer output to Pre-amplifier input and (3) Pre-amplifier output to Av Receiver input.
    (B) – (1) Input to Pre-amplifier, (2) Pre-amplifier output to Graphic Equalizer input and (3) Graphic Equalizer output to AV-Receiver input.
    Please suggest to me, whether above (A) is better or (B) is better.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Thank you Brahmaiah, As you can see the above post is regarding digital clock, and not related to amplifier and equalizer. So please post your question under an amplifier or equalizer article, I’ll try to answer it quickly

      Reply
  16. DInuka says

    Can you explain wiring diagram of seven segments?

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Please see the datasheet of the IC
      http://www.paulanders.com/G5-LED/ver1/datablad.pdf

      Reply
  17. Dave Carroll says

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Although I am an electrical engineer I have spent my career in the 120V-600V world and do not remember much about the <12V dc world. I am trying to build a basic clock and do not care about alarms, snooze, etc. Just a 12 hour (as opposed to 24 hour) clock.

    Is this chip (the LM8560) overkill for my application? I am looking for low cost (I need to integrate a clock circuit into another product) and need a chip that will be around for a while.

    Does this chip require any programming (as does the AT89C2051 that seems to be popular)?

    Second, I need a simple stopwatch timer as well. Press "start" and the counter begins to count. (Would obviously need a STOP and RESET function, LAP function not important. Could this chip be used for such a task, or is that something else? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Thanks for your question, yes you can use this circuit for your basic clock operations, but the stop watch facility may not be available with this circuit.

      This chip is not programmable, and it comes preprogrammed, so programming is not required from the user.

      For the stop watch you may have employ an additional circuit such as this one:

      https://www.homemade-circuits.com/?s=stop+watch+

      Reply
  18. Nelio Abreu says

    Hi Swag,
    Are the diodes in this circuit correct?
    Shouldn’t they be facing forward?
    And the display: It’s has to be that reference or can I use ordinary 7 segment displays?
    Best Regards.
    Nélio.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Nelio, the diodes are correctly shown…the center tap of the transformer functions as the positive line.

      I am not sure if ordinary 7 segment would work here, but I think it is worth trying by matching the respective pinouts.

      Reply
  19. Nélio Abreu says

    Hi Swag,
    There are 2 pins 28?
    Is this correct?
    Nélio

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Nelio, yes you are correct!

      Reply
      • Nélio Abreu says

        So pin 28 connects both to the anode of the diode and to the center tap of the transformer.
        Nélio Abreu

        Reply
  20. Nélio Abreu says

    Hi Swag,
    I notice that pin 20 is missing.
    No connection?
    Nélio Abreu

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      Hi Nelio, Thanks for pointing out the mistake. Please see the Vdd pin of the IC. the Vdd pin is mistakenly shown as pin#28, which should be actually pin#20.

      Reply
  21. Nelio Abreu says

    Hi,
    You are welcome.
    Keep up the good projects.
    Best Regards.
    Nélio

    Reply

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