Maybe not 0 as default, but for sure 0 after a reset. Look at the Functional Truth Table (page 2 of the following PDF).
http://www.onsemi.com/pub_link/Colla...MC14017B-D.PDF
Clock Enable can be connected to Vss all the time, so the output will shift at each clock rising edge.
What i would do is to connect Reset and Clock on the PIC, and Clock enable to Vss.
Check PDF page 3, Output Drive current... not a good idea to use this chip as is to drive LEDs... maybe you have high efficiency ones? Spec might be different from brand to brand though... worth a look.
Last edited by mister_e; - 28th May 2008 at 15:14.
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