N74F161AN,602

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Counter/Divider
• Characteristics:
  • High-speed operation
  • Low power consumption
  • Wide supply voltage range
  • Schmitt-trigger inputs for noise immunity
• Package: DIP-16 (Dual In-line Package with 16 pins)
• Essence: Binary synchronous counter
• 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: 100 MHz
• Counting Sequence: Up/Down
• Number of Stages: 4
• Output Type: TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic)
• Input Type: CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor)

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. Clock (CLK)
2. Enable (ENP)
3. Parallel Load (PL)
4. Down/Up (D/U)
5. Carry Out (CO)
6. Data Inputs (D0-D3)
7. Carry In (CI)
8. Ground (GND)
9. Q0 Output
10. Q1 Output
11. Q2 Output
12. Q3 Output
13. Q3' Output
14. Q2' Output
15. Q1' Output
16. VCC (Supply Voltage)

Functional Features

• Synchronous counting operation
• Asynchronous parallel load capability
• Ripple carry output for cascading multiple counters
• Carry input for ripple carry mode
• Clear function to reset the counter

Advantages

• High-speed operation allows for efficient counting applications
• Low power consumption helps in reducing energy usage
• Wide supply voltage range provides flexibility in different systems
• Schmitt-trigger inputs ensure noise immunity, improving reliability

Disadvantages

• Limited number of stages (4 in this case) may not be suitable for complex counting tasks
• CMOS input type may require level shifting when interfacing with other logic families

Working Principles

The N74F161AN,602 is a binary synchronous counter that counts up or down based on the clock input. The count sequence can be controlled using the Down/Up pin. It has a parallel load capability, allowing the counter to be loaded with a specific value asynchronously. The carry output can be used to cascade multiple counters for larger counting ranges. The clear function resets the counter to its initial state.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Frequency division: The N74F161AN,602 can be used to divide an input frequency by a specific factor.
• Event counting: It can be employed to count events or pulses in various applications such as industrial automation and digital communication systems.
• Timekeeping: The counter can be utilized in timekeeping circuits to measure and display time intervals.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• N74F163A: 4-bit synchronous binary counter with asynchronous reset
• CD40193B: Presettable synchronous 4-bit binary up/down counter
• SN74LS169B: Synchronous 4-bit up/down binary counter with parallel load

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