Cant make 7segment display run using 74LS47 IC

[chrisalviola]

would a 7 segment display show numbers if you only use a 74LS47 ic only?
i connected it all the pins right according to the schematics

the 7 segment display is connected right in pins 15-9 in 7447 ic and the pins 7,1,2 & 6 i used as 4 bit binary input, so when i input 0101 which is 5 no light come out from the 7 segment, is there anything wrong in my connections?

 

[Phrak]

They still make that IC? Do you need current limit resistors for that IC?
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You need series resistors in each lead to the display. Maybe 330 ohms.

http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/74series.htm#7447"

Tie the blank input (pin 5) high.