74HC160DB,112

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Counter
• Characteristics: High-speed operation, low power consumption
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Binary synchronous counter
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 2V to 6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Maximum Clock Frequency: 50 MHz
• Number of Stages: 4-bit binary counter with asynchronous reset

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. MR (Master Reset)
2. CP (Clock Pulse)
3. PE (Parallel Enable)
4. TC (Terminal Count)
5. QA-QD (Counter Outputs)
6. GND (Ground)
7. VCC (Supply Voltage)

Functional Features

• Synchronous counting: The counter advances on each clock pulse.
• Asynchronous reset: The counter can be reset to its initial state using the master reset pin.
• Parallel enable: Allows loading a specific count into the counter by enabling parallel data inputs.

Advantages

• High-speed operation: Suitable for applications requiring fast counting.
• Low power consumption: Helps in reducing overall power consumption of the system.
• Small package size: The SOIC package allows for compact circuit designs.

Disadvantages

• Limited number of stages: The 74HC160DB,112 is a 4-bit counter, which may not be sufficient for certain applications requiring larger counters.
• Lack of additional features: This IC does not include features like carry/borrow outputs or presettable counters, which may be required in some applications.

Working Principles

The 74HC160DB,112 is a binary synchronous counter that counts up from zero to fifteen (in binary) and then resets to zero. It uses a clock pulse to advance the count and can be reset to its initial state using the master reset pin. The counter has parallel data inputs that allow loading a specific count into the counter when the parallel enable pin is enabled.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Frequency division: The 74HC160DB,112 can be used in frequency dividers to generate lower frequency signals from higher frequency inputs.
• Event counting: It can be employed in applications where the number of events or occurrences needs to be counted.
• Digital displays: The counter can be utilized in driving digital displays, such as seven-segment displays, to show numerical values.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• 74HC161DB,112: Similar to 74HC160DB,112 but with synchronous parallel load capability.
• 74HC163DB,112: 4-bit binary counter with synchronous reset and carry/borrow outputs.
• 74HC4040DB,112: 12-stage binary counter with asynchronous reset and higher bit capacity.

Note: The above alternatives are just a few examples; there are several other models available in the market with similar or different features.

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