MC74ACT163D

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: The MC74ACT163D is a synchronous, presettable, 4-bit binary counter. It is commonly used in digital electronics for counting and sequencing applications.

Characteristics: - Synchronous operation - Presettable for easy initialization - High-speed performance - Low power consumption - Wide operating voltage range

Package: The MC74ACT163D is available in a small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package.

Essence: The essence of the MC74ACT163D lies in its ability to count and sequence binary numbers in a synchronous manner.

Packaging/Quantity: The MC74ACT163D is typically sold in reels or tubes containing multiple units, with each reel or tube containing a specific quantity of ICs.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2.0V to 6.0V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Maximum Clock Frequency: 100MHz
• Number of Counting Bits: 4
• Input/Output Logic Level: CMOS/TTL compatible

Pin Configuration

The MC74ACT163D has a total of 16 pins, each serving a specific function. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. CP (Clock Pulse) - Input
2. MR (Master Reset) - Input
3. PE (Preset Enable) - Input
4. P0 (Preset 0) - Input
5. P1 (Preset 1) - Input
6. P2 (Preset 2) - Input
7. P3 (Preset 3) - Input
8. Q0 (Output 0) - Output
9. Q1 (Output 1) - Output
10. Q2 (Output 2) - Output
11. Q3 (Output 3) - Output
12. GND (Ground) - Ground
13. Q3' (Complement of Output 3) - Output
14. Q2' (Complement of Output 2) - Output
15. Q1' (Complement of Output 1) - Output
16. VCC (Supply Voltage) - Power

Functional Features

The MC74ACT163D offers the following functional features:

• Synchronous counting: The counter advances its count on each clock pulse, ensuring accurate and synchronized counting.
• Presettable: The counter can be preset to a specific value using the preset inputs, allowing for easy initialization.
• Complementary outputs: The counter provides complementary outputs, which are the logical complements of the main outputs.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed performance enables efficient counting in time-critical applications. - Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered devices. - Wide operating voltage range allows for compatibility with various digital systems.

Disadvantages: - Limited number of counting bits restricts the maximum count value. - Lack of built-in error detection or correction mechanisms.

Working Principles

The MC74ACT163D operates based on synchronous binary counting principles. It counts up or down depending on the clock pulses received, and the count can be preset using the preset inputs. The counter's outputs represent the current count value in binary format.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MC74ACT163D finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to: - Digital counters and sequencers - Frequency dividers - Time delay circuits - Industrial automation - Communication systems

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

Some alternative models that offer similar functionality to the MC74ACT163D include: - CD74ACT163E by Texas Instruments - SN74ACT163D by Texas Instruments - 74ACT163SCX by Fairchild Semiconductor

These alternative models can be considered based on specific requirements and availability.

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