SN74HC163NG4

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit
• Use: Counter/Divider
• Characteristics: High-speed, synchronous, 4-bit binary counter
• Package: DIP (Dual In-line Package)
• Essence: A versatile and reliable counter/divider IC
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tubes of 25 units

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2V to 6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Maximum Clock Frequency: 50 MHz
• Number of Counting Stages: 4
• Output Type: Synchronous
• Logic Family: HC (High-Speed CMOS)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SN74HC163NG4 has a total of 16 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. CLR (Clear) - Clear input
2. CLK (Clock) - Clock input
3. GND (Ground) - Ground reference
4. QA (Output A) - Least significant bit output
5. QB (Output B) - Second least significant bit output
6. QC (Output C) - Third least significant bit output
7. QD (Output D) - Most significant bit output
8. VCC (Supply Voltage) - Positive supply voltage
9. PE (Parallel Enable) - Parallel enable input
10. TE (Terminal Count Enable) - Terminal count enable input
11. CET (Count Enable) - Count enable input
12. P (Pulse) - Pulse input
13. T (Toggle) - Toggle input
14. RCO (Ripple Carry Out) - Ripple carry output
15. TC (Terminal Count) - Terminal count output
16. MR (Master Reset) - Master reset input

Functional Features

• High-speed operation allows for efficient counting and dividing.
• Synchronous design ensures accurate and reliable results.
• Parallel enable input enables parallel loading of the counter.
• Terminal count enable input allows for cascading multiple counters.
• Master reset input resets the counter to its initial state.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation enables quick counting applications. - Synchronous design ensures accurate and synchronized outputs. - Versatile functionality with various inputs and outputs. - Reliable performance in a wide range of operating conditions.

Disadvantages: - Limited number of counting stages (4 bits). - Requires external components for more complex applications. - Not suitable for high-frequency applications above 50 MHz.

Working Principles

The SN74HC163NG4 is a synchronous, 4-bit binary counter. It counts up or down based on the clock input and other control signals. The counter can be cleared, loaded in parallel, or reset using specific input signals. Each output represents a different bit of the binary count. The ripple carry output can be used to cascade multiple counters for higher bit counts.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SN74HC163NG4 finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Digital frequency division circuits
2. Event counting systems
3. Industrial automation
4. Communication equipment
5. Timing and synchronization circuits
6. Electronic gaming devices
7. Automotive electronics
8. Robotics and control systems

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. CD40163BE - CMOS presettable up/down counter
2. MC14516B - Binary up/down counter
3. 74LS163 - Synchronous 4-bit binary counter
4. CD4516BE - Presettable binary up/down counter
5. 74HCT163 - High-speed CMOS synchronous counter

These alternative models offer similar functionalities and can be considered as alternatives to the SN74HC163NG4.

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