SN74LS163ADE4

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Counter
• Characteristics: High-speed, synchronous, 4-bit binary counter
• Package: 16-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: A digital logic component used for counting and sequencing signals
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 2500 units

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 4.75V to 5.25V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Maximum Clock Frequency: 55 MHz
• Number of Counting Stages: 4
• Output Type: TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic)
• Propagation Delay: 15 ns (typical)

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. CLK (Clock Input)
2. MR (Master Reset Input)
3. CPD (Count Enable Parallel Input)
4. P0 (Parallel Data Input)
5. P1 (Parallel Data Input)
6. P2 (Parallel Data Input)
7. P3 (Parallel Data Input)
8. GND (Ground)
9. Q0 (Least Significant Bit Output)
10. Q1 (Output)
11. Q2 (Output)
12. Q3 (Most Significant Bit Output)
13. CET (Count Enable Trickle Input)
14. PE (Parallel Enable Input)
15. TC (Terminal Count Output)
16. VCC (Supply Voltage)

Functional Features

• Synchronous operation with a common clock input
• Can be cascaded to create larger counters
• Reset function to clear the count
• Parallel load capability for presetting the count value
• Terminal count output for indicating when the maximum count is reached

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation allows for quick counting and sequencing - Synchronous design ensures accurate and reliable counting - Can be easily cascaded to create larger counters - Reset and parallel load functions provide flexibility in count control

Disadvantages: - Limited to 4-bit counting, may not be suitable for applications requiring larger counts - Requires an external clock signal for operation

Working Principles

The SN74LS163ADE4 is a synchronous 4-bit binary counter. It operates based on the input clock signal, which synchronizes the counting process. The counter increments its count value by one on each rising edge of the clock signal. The count can be reset to zero using the master reset input (MR). The parallel load inputs (P0-P3) allow presetting the count value. The terminal count output (TC) indicates when the maximum count value is reached.

Detailed Application Field Plans

1. Digital frequency dividers
2. Event sequencing and timing circuits
3. Industrial automation systems
4. Communication equipment
5. Electronic gaming devices

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN74LS161A: 4-bit synchronous binary counter with asynchronous reset
2. SN74LS163A: 4-bit synchronous binary counter with synchronous reset
3. CD40161B: CMOS 4-bit synchronous binary counter
4. CD4516B: CMOS presettable up/down counter

(Note: These alternative models offer similar functionality but may have different specifications and pin configurations.)

This encyclopedia entry provides an overview of the SN74LS163ADE4, a 4-bit synchronous binary counter. It includes information about its product category, use, characteristics, package, specifications, pin configuration, functional features, advantages and disadvantages, working principles, application field plans, and alternative models.