CD74HCT73E

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit
• Use: Digital Logic Gate
• Characteristics: High-Speed, CMOS Technology
• Package: DIP (Dual In-line Package)
• Essence: Flip-Flop
• Packaging/Quantity: Tube, 25 pieces per tube

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2V to 6V
• Logic Family: HCT
• Number of Flip-Flops: 2
• Trigger Type: Positive-Edge
• Clock Enable: Yes
• Reset: Asynchronous
• Output Type: Standard
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The CD74HCT73E has a total of 14 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. CLR (Clear) - Asynchronous reset input
2. CLK (Clock) - Positive-edge triggered clock input
3. D0 (Data Input 0) - Data input for flip-flop 0
4. D1 (Data Input 1) - Data input for flip-flop 1
5. Q0 (Output 0) - Output of flip-flop 0
6. Q1 (Output 1) - Output of flip-flop 1
7. GND (Ground) - Ground reference
8. Q1 (Output 1) - Output of flip-flop 1
9. Q0 (Output 0) - Output of flip-flop 0
10. D1 (Data Input 1) - Data input for flip-flop 1
11. D0 (Data Input 0) - Data input for flip-flop 0
12. CLK (Clock) - Positive-edge triggered clock input
13. CLR (Clear) - Asynchronous reset input
14. VCC (Supply Voltage) - Positive supply voltage

Functional Features

The CD74HCT73E is a dual positive-edge triggered D-type flip-flop. It has two independent flip-flops with asynchronous reset capability. The flip-flops are clocked by the positive edge of the clock input. The data inputs (D0 and D1) control the state of the flip-flops, and the outputs (Q0 and Q1) reflect the current state of the flip-flops.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation - CMOS technology for low power consumption - Asynchronous reset capability - Dual flip-flop design for versatility

Disadvantages: - Limited supply voltage range (2V to 6V) - Only positive-edge triggered clock input

Working Principles

The CD74HCT73E operates based on the principles of digital logic. When the clock input receives a positive edge, the data inputs are latched into the flip-flops. The outputs then reflect the state of the flip-flops until the next clock edge triggers a new data input update. The asynchronous reset input allows for immediate clearing of the flip-flops' state.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The CD74HCT73E can be used in various applications that require sequential logic and memory elements. Some potential application fields include:

1. Digital Counters: The flip-flops can be used as building blocks for designing digital counters that count and display numbers.
2. Shift Registers: By connecting multiple CD74HCT73E flip-flops together, shift registers can be created for serial data storage and transfer.
3. State Machines: The flip-flops can be used to implement state machines, which are widely used in control systems and digital circuits.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

Some alternative models that offer similar functionality to the CD74HCT73E include:

1. SN74HCT73 - Texas Instruments
2. MC74HCT73 - ON Semiconductor
3. 74HCT73 - NXP Semiconductors

These alternative models have comparable specifications and pin configurations, making them suitable replacements for the CD74HCT73E in various applications.

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