MC14541BFG

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Digital Counter/Divider
• Characteristics:
  • Low power consumption
  • Wide operating voltage range
  • High noise immunity
  • Compact package size
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: A versatile digital counter/divider IC designed for various applications.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 2500 units.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 3V to 18V
• Maximum Clock Frequency: 6 MHz
• Number of Counting Stages: 4
• Output Current: 10 mA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MC14541BFG IC has a total of 16 pins, which are assigned specific functions as follows:

1. Pin 1: Reset (active low)
2. Pin 2: Clock Input
3. Pin 3: Enable (active high)
4. Pin 4: Carry Out
5. Pin 5: Data Input A
6. Pin 6: Data Input B
7. Pin 7: Data Input C
8. Pin 8: Data Input D
9. Pin 9: Output Q1
10. Pin 10: Output Q2
11. Pin 11: Output Q3
12. Pin 12: Output Q4
13. Pin 13: Ground (GND)
14. Pin 14: Output Q0
15. Pin 15: VCC (+3V to +18V)
16. Pin 16: Clock Inhibit

Functional Features

• Binary or decade counting modes selectable via external pin configuration.
• Asynchronous reset function allows resetting the counter to zero.
• Internal clock inhibit feature for pausing the counting operation.
• Carry-out pin provides a signal when the maximum count is reached.
• Enable pin enables or disables the counting operation.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered applications. - Wide operating voltage range allows compatibility with various systems. - High noise immunity ensures reliable performance in noisy environments. - Compact package size saves board space.

Disadvantages: - Limited number of counting stages (4) may not be sufficient for complex applications. - Lack of built-in display drivers requires additional components for visual output.

Working Principles

The MC14541BFG is based on a synchronous counter design. It utilizes flip-flops to store and propagate binary information, allowing for accurate counting and dividing operations. The clock input triggers the counter to increment its value, while the reset function resets the counter to zero. The enable pin controls whether the counter is active or inactive. The carry-out pin indicates when the maximum count has been reached.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MC14541BFG can be used in various applications, including but not limited to:

1. Frequency division: Dividing an input frequency by a fixed factor.
2. Timekeeping: Generating precise time intervals.
3. Event counting: Counting occurrences of specific events.
4. Digital displays: Driving numeric or alphanumeric displays.
5. Frequency synthesis: Generating multiple frequencies from a single source.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. CD4017BE: Decade counter/divider IC with 10 outputs.
2. SN74LS90N: Decade counter/divider IC with asynchronous clear.
3. CD4020BE: 14-stage binary counter/divider IC.
4. CD4060BE: 14-stage ripple-carry binary counter/divider IC with oscillator.

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be considered as alternatives to the MC14541BFG depending on specific requirements.

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