SN74HC163N

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Counter
• Characteristics: High-speed, synchronous, 4-bit binary counter
• Package: DIP (Dual In-line Package)
• Essence: Logic IC for counting and frequency division
• Packaging/Quantity: Tube packaging, 25 pieces per tube

Specifications

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

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SN74HC163N has a total of 16 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. Clock Input (CP)
2. Asynchronous Clear (CLR)
3. Enable Input (ENP)
4. Parallel Load Input (PL)
5. Data Inputs (D0-D3)
6. Carry Output (TC)
7. Count Enable (CEP)
8. Outputs (Q0-Q3)
9. Ground (GND)
10. VCC (Positive Power Supply)

Functional Features

• Synchronous operation allows for precise control of the counting process.
• Asynchronous clear input enables immediate reset of the counter.
• Parallel load input facilitates loading of initial count values.
• Count enable input allows for enabling or disabling the counting process.
• Carry output provides a signal when the maximum count value is reached.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation enables efficient counting in various applications. - Synchronous design ensures accurate and reliable counting. - Asynchronous clear input allows for easy reset of the counter. - Compact DIP package offers ease of integration into circuit designs.

Disadvantages: - Limited number of counting stages (4 bits) may not be sufficient for certain applications requiring larger counters. - Requires an external clock signal for operation.

Working Principles

The SN74HC163N is a synchronous 4-bit binary counter. It counts up or down based on the input clock signal and control inputs. The counter advances by one count on each rising edge of the clock signal when the count enable input is high. The carry output provides a signal when the maximum count value is reached, allowing for cascading multiple counters if needed. The asynchronous clear input resets the counter to its initial state when activated.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SN74HC163N can be used in various applications that require counting and frequency division. Some potential application fields include:

1. Digital frequency dividers
2. Event counters
3. Industrial automation systems
4. Timekeeping circuits
5. Traffic light controllers
6. Frequency synthesizers
7. Pulse generators

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. CD40163BE: 4-bit Synchronous Binary Counter (Texas Instruments)
2. MC74HC163AN: High-Speed CMOS Logic 4-Bit Binary Counter (ON Semiconductor)
3. 74HCT163N: 4-bit Synchronous Binary Counter (NXP Semiconductors)
4. CD74HC163E: High-Speed CMOS Logic 4-Bit Binary Counter (Texas Instruments)

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be considered as alternatives to the SN74HC163N.

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