SN74HC163DR

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Counter
• Characteristics: High-speed, synchronous, 4-bit binary counter
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: A digital counter that can count up or down in binary format
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2V to 6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C
• Maximum Clock Frequency: 50 MHz
• Number of Counting Bits: 4
• Output Type: Synchronous
• Reset Function: Yes

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SN74HC163DR has a total of 16 pins. Here is the detailed pin configuration:

1. CLK (Clock Input)
2. MR (Master Reset Input)
3. CPD (Count Enable Parallel Input)
4. P0 (Parallel Data Input Bit 0)
5. P1 (Parallel Data Input Bit 1)
6. P2 (Parallel Data Input Bit 2)
7. P3 (Parallel Data Input Bit 3)
8. Q0 (Serial Data Output Bit 0)
9. Q1 (Serial Data Output Bit 1)
10. Q2 (Serial Data Output Bit 2)
11. Q3 (Serial Data Output Bit 3)
12. GND (Ground)
13. VCC (Positive Power Supply)
14. CE (Count Enable Input)
15. TC (Terminal Count Output)
16. LD (Load Input)

Functional Features

• High-speed operation allows for efficient counting in various applications.
• Synchronous design ensures accurate and reliable counting.
• Can count up or down based on the clock input and control signals.
• Reset function allows for easy initialization of the counter.
• Terminal count output (TC) indicates when the counter reaches its maximum value.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation enables quick counting in time-critical applications. - Synchronous design ensures accurate counting without any timing issues. - Reset function allows for easy initialization of the counter. - Terminal count output provides a convenient way to detect when the counter reaches its maximum value.

Disadvantages: - Limited to 4-bit counting, which may not be sufficient for certain applications requiring larger counters. - Requires an external clock signal for proper operation. - May consume more power compared to other low-power counter ICs.

Working Principles

The SN74HC163DR is a synchronous 4-bit binary counter. It counts up or down based on the clock input and control signals. The parallel data inputs (P0-P3) determine the initial count value, and the count enable (CE) and load (LD) inputs control the counting operation.

When the clock input (CLK) transitions from low to high, the counter increments or decrements based on the count enable input (CE). The terminal count output (TC) indicates when the counter reaches its maximum value.

The master reset input (MR) allows for resetting the counter to its initial state. The serial data outputs (Q0-Q3) provide the current count value in binary format.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SN74HC163DR can be used in various applications that require counting functionality, such as:

1. Digital frequency dividers
2. Event counters
3. Timekeeping circuits
4. Industrial automation systems
5. Traffic light controllers
6. Electronic games
7. Data acquisition systems

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

Here are some alternative models that offer similar functionality:

1. CD40193BE - 4-bit synchronous up/down counter
2. 74LS193 - Synchronous 4-bit binary counter
3. CD74HC163E - High-speed CMOS 4-bit binary counter

These alternative models can be considered based on specific requirements and availability.

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