Arduino Uno as 74HC4051 (MUX/DEMUX) tester

Placed on 2019-10-04

74HC4051 testing

The 74HC4051 is a multiplexer/demultiplexer IC. To test this, the Arduino Uno can be used with two 74HC4051 ICs. The first IC acts as a multiplexer, the second as a demultiplexer.

pinout

Pin	Label	Function
1	A4	Channel in/out
2	A6	Channel in/out
3	A	Common in/out
4	A7	Channel in/out
5	A5	Channel in/out
6	~E	Enable (negative)
7	Cattle	Negative power supply
8	GND	Ground (0V)
9	Vcc	Power supply (5Vdc)
10	A2	Channel in/out
11	A1	Channel in/out
12	A0	Channel in/out
13	A3	Channel in/out
14	S0	Address line bit 0
15	S1	Address line bit 1
16	S2	Address line bit 2

Digital testing

Although the 74HC4051 is an analog MUX/DEMUX, it cannot be analog tested with the Arduino Uno as it has no analog outputs (DAC). Later in this article, it is described how this can be achieved with a DAC breakout board. To test digitally, only the Arduino board and 2 ICs are needed.

Connect

Set pin 16 (Vcc) of both ICs to 5VDC; pin 8 (GND) at 0V.

Connect pins 6 (~E) and 7 (Vee) of both ICs to GND as well.

Connect the following pins of both ICs: 1,2,4,5,15,16,13,12 (A0..A7).

Connect pins 11 (S0) of both ICs to the Arduino board on A0.

Connect pin 12 (S1) of both ICs to the Arduino board on A1.

Connect pins 13 (S2) of both ICs to the Arduino board on A2.

From IC 1, connect pin 3 (A) to the Arduino board on A4.

From IC 2, connect pin 3 (A) to the Arduino board on A5.

Arduino code

Use following code for the Arduino

Test 74HC4051 MUX/DEMUX met Arduino Uno

/****************************************************************
      Configuratie
****************************************************************/
#define pinS0   A0 // Address select 0
#define pinS1   A1 // Address select 1
#define pinS2   A2 // Address select 2
#define pinA_ic1  A4    // A pin on IC1
#define pinA_ic2  A5    // A pin on IC2
/*****   EINDE CONFIGUTATIE    *****/

// Poll timer
unsigned long lastPoll;

/****************************************************************
      SETUP
****************************************************************/
void setup()
{
  Serial.begin(115200);
  while (!Serial) {
    ; // Wacht op seriele monitor
  }
  Serial.println("--- Seriele monitor gestart ---");

  // Configureer pinnen als uitgangen
  pinMode(pinS0, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(pinS1, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(pinS2, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(pinA_ic1, OUTPUT);
  // Configureer pinnen als ingangen
  pinMode(pinA_ic2, INPUT);

  lastPoll = millis();
}

/****************************************************************
      LOOP
****************************************************************/
void loop()
{
  static byte byteCounter = 0;
  static bool writeBit;
  static bool readBit;
  String testResult;

  // Genereer willekeurig true of false
  writeBit = bool(random(0, 2));

  // Elke 500ms
  if (millis() - lastPoll >= 500)
  {
    // Selecteer adres
    selectAddress(byteCounter);

    // Schrijf bit naar IC 1
    digitalWrite(pinA_ic1, writeBit);

    // Lees bit van IC 2
    readBit = digitalRead(pinA_ic2);

    if (writeBit == readBit) {
      testResult = " -> OK";
    }
    else {
      testResult = " -> NIET OK";
    }
    

    // In de seriële monitor moet bit schrijf = bit lees
    Serial.print("Op adres " );
    Serial.print(byteCounter, BIN);
    Serial.print(" is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): " );
    Serial.print(writeBit);
    Serial.print(" / ");
    Serial.print(readBit);
    Serial.print(testResult);
    Serial.println();

    // Selecteer volgend adres 
    byteCounter++;
    if (byteCounter > 7) {
      byteCounter = 0;  // Reset counter at 1000 (count 0000 to 0111)
    }
    lastPoll = millis();
  }
}

/****************************************************************
      Zet de Sx pinnen om het gewenste adres te selecteren
****************************************************************/
void selectAddress(byte address) {
  // Lees adres bits
  bool S0 = bool(address >> 0 & 0x01); // Shift rechts en maskeer met 0x01
  bool S1 = bool(address >> 1 & 0x01);
  bool S2 = bool(address >> 2 & 0x01);

  // Zet adres lijnen correct
  digitalWrite(pinS0, S0);
  digitalWrite(pinS1, S1);
  digitalWrite(pinS2, S2);
}
//EINDE

The result is something in this genre:

Op adres 0 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 1 / 1 -> OK
Op adres 1 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 0 / 0 -> OK
Op adres 10 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 0 / 0 -> OK
Op adres 11 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 1 / 1 -> OK
Op adres 100 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 0 / 0 -> OK
Op adres 101 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 0 / 0 -> OK
Op adres 110 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 1 / 1 -> OK
Op adres 111 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 0 / 0 -> OK
Op adres 0 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 0 / 0 -> OK
Op adres 1 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 1 / 1 -> OK
Op adres 10 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 1 / 1 -> OK
Op adres 11 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 0 / 0 -> OK

Components

The components for this test:

Component list

74HC4051 multiplexer - 5 pcs Out of stock (sold per 5) € 3,60 Breadboard white 400 points Out of stock € 1,90 Male-Male jumper set 65 stuks In stock € 2,95 Total € 8,45

In the same way you can test the version on the breakout board

SparkFun Multiplexer Breakout - 8 Channel (74HC4051)Unlock the full potential of the 74HC4051 with the SparkFun Multiplexer Breakout. Transform four I/O pins into eight selectable signals, suitable for a range of applications. Easy to use, reliable and versatile for both hobbyists and professionals. In stock € 4,10

Analog testing

To test analog you need a DAC. The Arduino Uno does not have this as standard, but with the help of the " Adafruit MCP4725 (12bit DAC)" breakout board, you can possibly achieve this.

MCP4725 Breakout Board - 12-Bit DAC w/I2C InterfaceYour microcontroller probably has an ADC (analog -> digital converter) but does it have a DAC (digital -> analog converter)??? Now it can! This breakout board features the easy-to-use MCP4725 12-bit DAC. Control it via I2C and send it the value you want it to output, and the VOUT pin will have it. Out of stock € 5,85

Connect

The connection must then be adjusted:
Put pin 3 (A) of IC 1 on the output of the MCP4725 (VOU) (instead of on A5)
Put pin 3 (A) of IC 2 on pin A3 of the Arduino board (instead of on A4).
Pins A4 (SCA) and A5 (SCL) of the Arduino board must be connected to SDA and SCL of the MCP4725.
Also connect VDD and GND of the MCP4725 board to 5V and GND respectively.
Connect pin A0 of the MCP4725 to GND to select I2C address 0x62.
(Alternative: Select A0 at 5V at address 0x63.)

Adafruit Libraries

To control the Adafruit MCP4725 DAC, it is recommended to download the corresponding library from Adafruit .
You can find these at Github.

The code for the analog testing is then as follows:

Test 74HC4051 MUX/DEMUX met Arduino Uno en DAC

// Voeg MCP4725 DAC bibliotheek toe
#include <Wire.h>               // I2C library
#include >Adafruit_MCP4725.h>   // Adafruit library for MCP4725 (DAC)
Adafruit_MCP4725 dac;

/****************************************************************
      Configuratie
****************************************************************/
#define pinS0   A0 // Address select 0
#define pinS1   A1 // Address select 1
#define pinS2   A2 // Address select 2
#define pinA_ic2  A3    // A pin on IC2
/*****   EINDE CONFIGUTATIE    *****/

// Poll timer
unsigned long lastPoll;

/****************************************************************
      SETUP
****************************************************************/
void setup()
{
  Serial.begin(115200);
  while (!Serial) {
    ; // Wacht op seriele monitor
  }
  Serial.println("--- Seriele monitor gestart ---");

  // Configureer pinnen als uitgangen
  pinMode(pinS0, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(pinS1, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(pinS2, OUTPUT);

  dac.begin(0x62);  // MCP4725, pin A0 ligt op GND
  // dac.begin(0x63);  // MCP4725, pin A0 ligt op 5V

  lastPoll = millis();
}

/****************************************************************
      LOOP
****************************************************************/
void loop()
{
  static byte byteCounter = 0;
  uint16_t writeChannel; // 12 bit (0-4095)
  uint16_t readChannel;  // 10 bit (0-1023)
  String testResult;

  // Genereer willekeurige analoge uitgang waarde
  writeChannel = random(0, 4096); // random 0-4095 (!)

  // Elke 500ms
  if (millis() - lastPoll >= 500)
  {
    // Selecteer adres
    selectAddress(byteCounter);

    // Schrijf naar DAC
    dac.setVoltage(writeChannel, false);

    // Lees analoge waarde van analoge ingang op Arduino
    readChannel = analogRead(pinA_ic2);

    // Converteer waarden naar volt
    writeChannel = map(writeChannel, 0, 4095, 0, 500);
    readChannel = map(readChannel, 0, 1023, 0, 500);

    // Zijn beide waarden gelijk ?
    if (writeChannel == readChannel) {
      testResult = " -> OK";
    }
    else {
      testResult = " -> NIET OK";
    }

    // In de seriële monitor moet schrijf waarde = lees waarde
    Serial.print("Op adres " );
    Serial.print(byteCounter, BIN);
    Serial.print(" is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): " );
    Serial.print(float(writeChannel)/100);
    Serial.print(" / ");
    Serial.print(float(readChannel)/100);
    Serial.print(testResult);
    Serial.println();

    // Selecteer volgend adres 
    byteCounter++;
    if (byteCounter > 7) {
      byteCounter = 0;  // Reset counter at 1000 (count 0000 to 0111)
    }
    lastPoll = millis();
  }
}

/****************************************************************
      Set the Sx pins to select proper address
****************************************************************/
void selectAddress(byte address) {
  // Lees adres bits
  bool S0 = bool(address >> 0 & 0x01); // Shift rechts en maskeer met 0x01
  bool S1 = bool(address >> 1 & 0x01);
  bool S2 = bool(address >> 2 & 0x01);

  // Zet adres lijnen correct
  digitalWrite(pinS0, S0);
  digitalWrite(pinS1, S1);
  digitalWrite(pinS2, S2);
}
//EINDE

The result on the serial monitor is in this genre:

Op adres 10 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 3.40 / 3.40 -> OK
Op adres 11 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 4.21 / 4.21 -> OK
Op adres 100 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 0.08 / 0.08 -> OK
Op adres 101 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 1.54 / 1.54 -> OK
Op adres 110 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 1.53 / 1.53 -> OK
Op adres 111 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 4.02 / 4.02 -> OK
Op adres 0 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 0.82 / 0.82 -> OK
Op adres 1 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 0.93 / 0.93 -> OK
Op adres 10 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 3.72 / 3.72 -> OK
Op adres 11 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 1.35 / 1.35 -> OK
Op adres 100 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 2.64 / 2.64 -> OK
Op adres 101 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 1.29 / 1.29 -> OK
Op adres 110 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 2.89 / 2.88 -> NIET OK
Op adres 111 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 3.54 / 3.54 -> OK
Op adres 0 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 4.24 / 4.24 -> OK
Op adres 1 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 1.51 / 1.51 -> OK
Op adres 10 is schrijf (IC 1) vs lees (IC 2): 4.20 / 4.20 -> OK

There will occasionally be “errors” due to rounding and inaccuracies. For example, you can see that 2.89V is not equal to 2.88V. However, in combination with all other successful results, you can assume that the MUX/DEMUX works perfectly.

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Arduino Uno as 74HC4051 (MUX/DEMUX) tester

74HC4051 testing

pinout

Digital testing

Connect

Arduino code

Test 74HC4051 MUX/DEMUX met Arduino Uno

Components

Component list

Analog testing

Connect

Adafruit Libraries

Test 74HC4051 MUX/DEMUX met Arduino Uno en DAC

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