SN74AHCT174N

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Flip-Flop
• Characteristics: High-speed, low-power, 6-bit D-type flip-flop with reset
• Package: PDIP (Plastic Dual-In-Line Package)
• Essence: The SN74AHCT174N is a versatile flip-flop IC that can store and transfer data in electronic circuits.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tubes of 25 or reels of 2,000 units.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 4.5V to 5.5V
• High-Level Input Voltage: 2V
• Low-Level Input Voltage: 0.8V
• High-Level Output Voltage: 4.4V
• Low-Level Output Voltage: 0.1V
• Maximum Operating Frequency: 100 MHz
• Propagation Delay Time: 10 ns
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SN74AHCT174N has a total of 16 pins, each serving a specific function:

1. CLR (Clear) - Active LOW input for resetting the flip-flop.
2. D (Data) - Input pin for data to be stored in the flip-flop.
3. CP (Clock Pulse) - Input pin for clock signal that triggers the flip-flop.
4. Q0-Q5 (Outputs) - Six output pins that store and transmit the stored data.
5. GND (Ground) - Reference voltage for the IC.
6. VCC (Supply Voltage) - Positive power supply pin.

Functional Features

• High-Speed Operation: The SN74AHCT174N operates at a maximum frequency of 100 MHz, allowing for rapid data storage and transmission.
• Low Power Consumption: This IC is designed to consume minimal power, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Reset Functionality: The CLR input allows for the reset of the flip-flop, ensuring a known initial state.
• Versatile Data Storage: The 6-bit D-type flip-flop can store and transfer data in various electronic circuits.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation enables efficient data processing. - Low power consumption prolongs battery life in portable devices. - Reset functionality ensures reliable operation. - Versatile data storage capability suits a wide range of applications.

Disadvantages: - Limited number of output pins restricts the amount of data that can be stored simultaneously. - Requires an external clock signal for proper operation.

Working Principles

The SN74AHCT174N operates based on the principles of sequential logic. When a clock pulse is received at the CP input, the data present at the D input is transferred to the outputs Q0-Q5. The stored data remains unchanged until the next clock pulse triggers a new transfer. The CLR input can be used to reset the flip-flop, setting all outputs to a known state.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SN74AHCT174N finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Digital Electronics: Used in digital systems for data storage and transfer.
2. Communication Systems: Employed in communication circuits for buffering and synchronization purposes.
3. Microcontrollers: Integrated into microcontroller designs to store and manipulate data.
4. Industrial Automation: Utilized in control systems for sequential operations and timing control.
5. Automotive Electronics: Incorporated in automotive systems for data processing and control.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN74AHCT273N: An octal D-type flip-flop with similar characteristics and pin configuration.
2. CD4013BE: Dual D-type flip-flop IC with complementary outputs and different package options.
3. MC74HC74AN: Dual D-type flip-flop with set and reset inputs, available in various package types.

These alternative models offer similar functionality to the SN74AHCT174N and can be used as replacements depending on specific requirements.

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