CD74ACT163E

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Counter
• Characteristics: High-speed, synchronous, 4-bit binary counter
• Package: DIP (Dual In-line Package)
• Essence: Digital logic circuit for counting and sequencing signals
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tubes or reels, quantity varies depending on supplier

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 2V to 6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Maximum Clock Frequency: 100 MHz
• Number of Counting Stages: 4
• Output Type: Synchronous Binary
• Input Type: Synchronous Parallel Load

Detailed Pin Configuration

The CD74ACT163E has a total of 16 pins. Here is the detailed pin configuration:

1. CLK (Clock Input)
2. MR (Master Reset Input)
3. CP0 (Parallel Data Input Bit 0)
4. CP1 (Parallel Data Input Bit 1)
5. CP2 (Parallel Data Input Bit 2)
6. CP3 (Parallel Data Input Bit 3)
7. PE (Parallel Enable Input)
8. ENT (Enable Count Input)
9. Q0 (Output Bit 0)
10. Q1 (Output Bit 1)
11. Q2 (Output Bit 2)
12. Q3 (Output Bit 3)
13. GND (Ground)
14. VCC (Supply Voltage)
15. TC (Terminal Count Output)
16. CE (Carry Enable Output)

Functional Features

• Synchronous operation: The CD74ACT163E operates synchronously with the clock signal, ensuring accurate counting.
• Parallel load capability: It can be loaded with data in parallel using the parallel data inputs (CP0-CP3) and the parallel enable input (PE).
• Terminal count output: The terminal count output (TC) goes high when the counter reaches its maximum value, providing a signal for further control.
• Carry enable output: The carry enable output (CE) can be used to cascade multiple counters for higher bit counting.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation: The CD74ACT163E is designed for high-frequency applications, with a maximum clock frequency of 100 MHz. - Synchronous parallel load: The ability to load data in parallel simplifies the initialization process. - Compact package: The DIP package allows for easy integration into various electronic systems.

Disadvantages: - Limited counting range: Being a 4-bit counter, it can only count up to 15 before resetting. - Power consumption: As an integrated circuit, it consumes power during operation.

Working Principles

The CD74ACT163E is a synchronous 4-bit binary counter. It counts up or down based on the clock input (CLK) and the enable count input (ENT). When the enable count input is high, the counter increments by one on each rising edge of the clock signal. The parallel data inputs (CP0-CP3) allow for loading a specific count value, while the master reset input (MR) resets the counter to zero.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The CD74ACT163E can be used in various applications that require counting and sequencing signals. Some potential application fields include:

1. Digital frequency dividers
2. Pulse generators
3. Time delay circuits
4. Event counters
5. Industrial automation systems
6. Communication equipment

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN74ACT163: Similar 4-bit synchronous binary counter from Texas Instruments.
2. MC74ACT163: Another 4-bit synchronous binary counter from ON Semiconductor.
3. CD40163B: A 4-bit synchronous decade counter from Texas Instruments.

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be used as replacements for the CD74ACT163E in various applications.

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