MC74HC4060AD

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Digital Counter/Divider
• Characteristics:
  • High-Speed CMOS Logic
  • 14-stage Binary Ripple Counter
  • Oscillator with External RC Network
  • Wide Supply Voltage Range: 2V to 6V
  • Low Power Consumption
• Package: 16-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: The MC74HC4060AD is a high-speed CMOS logic IC that functions as a 14-stage binary ripple counter. It includes an oscillator with an external RC network and operates within a wide supply voltage range of 2V to 6V.
• Packaging/Quantity: The MC74HC4060AD is typically available in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 250 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Logic Family: HC
• Number of Stages: 14
• Supply Voltage Range: 2V to 6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Propagation Delay: 13 ns (typical)
• Input Capacitance: 3.5 pF (typical)
• Output Current: ±25 mA
• Package Type: SOIC-16

Pin Configuration

The MC74HC4060AD has a total of 16 pins, which are assigned specific functions as follows:

1. VDD - Positive Power Supply
2. Q12 - Output of Stage 12
3. Q13 - Output of Stage 13
4. Q14 - Output of Stage 14
5. RESET - Reset Input
6. CLOCK - Clock Input
7. GND - Ground
8. Q11 - Output of Stage 11
9. Q10 - Output of Stage 10
10. Q9 - Output of Stage 9
11. Q8 - Output of Stage 8
12. Q7 - Output of Stage 7
13. Q6 - Output of Stage 6
14. Q5 - Output of Stage 5
15. Q4 - Output of Stage 4
16. Q3 - Output of Stage 3

Functional Features

• The MC74HC4060AD is a versatile digital counter/divider IC that can be used in various applications.
• It incorporates a 14-stage binary ripple counter, allowing for division of input clock frequency by powers of 2.
• The oscillator with an external RC network provides the clock signal for the counter.
• The wide supply voltage range and low power consumption make it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• The high-speed CMOS logic ensures fast operation and reliable performance.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Wide supply voltage range allows for flexibility in different applications. - Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-operated devices. - High-speed CMOS logic ensures fast and reliable operation. - Versatile functionality as a digital counter/divider.

Disadvantages: - Limited number of stages (14) may not be sufficient for certain applications requiring higher divisions. - Lack of built-in oscillator may require additional components for generating the clock signal.

Working Principles

The MC74HC4060AD operates based on the principle of binary ripple counting. It uses a series of flip-flops to divide the input clock frequency by powers of 2. The oscillator generates the clock signal, which drives the counter. Each stage of the counter represents a binary bit, and the output signals from each stage provide the divided frequencies. The RESET input allows for resetting the counter to its initial state.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MC74HC4060AD can be used in various applications, including:

1. Frequency Division: The counter can be used to divide the input clock frequency by powers of 2, allowing for frequency division in electronic circuits.
2. Time Delay Generation: By utilizing specific output stages, the IC can generate precise time delays in applications such as timers and clocks.
3. Frequency Synthesis: The MC74HC4060AD can be employed in frequency synthesis circuits to generate multiple frequencies from a single input clock signal.
4. Digital Communication Systems: It can be utilized in digital communication systems for tasks like clock synchronization and data rate control.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• CD4060BE: Similar 14-stage binary ripple counter/divider IC from Texas Instruments.
• HEF4060BP: 14-stage binary ripple counter/divider IC from NXP Semiconductors.
• HCF4060M013TR: High-speed CMOS logic IC with a 14-stage binary ripple counter from STMicroelectronics.

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be considered as substitutes for the MC74HC4060AD.

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