SN74HC4040APWR

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Binary Counter
• Characteristics: High-speed, synchronous counter
• Package: TSSOP (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package)
• Essence: 12-stage binary ripple counter
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 pieces per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2V to 6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Maximum Clock Frequency: 50 MHz
• Number of Stages: 12
• Output Type: Synchronous
• Reset Function: Asynchronous

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SN74HC4040APWR has a total of 16 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VCC: Positive power supply (+2V to +6V)
2. GND: Ground (0V reference)
3. MR: Master Reset (active low)
4. CP: Clock Pulse Input
5. Q12-Q4: Outputs (stage 12 to stage 4)
6. Q3-Q0: Outputs (stage 3 to stage 0)
7. Q5-Q11: Outputs (stage 5 to stage 11)

Functional Features

• High-speed operation: The SN74HC4040APWR is designed for high-frequency applications with a maximum clock frequency of 50 MHz.
• Synchronous counting: The counter advances on each clock pulse, ensuring accurate and synchronized counting.
• Asynchronous reset: The master reset (MR) pin allows the counter to be reset to its initial state independently of the clock input.
• Ripple counter: The IC functions as a 12-stage binary ripple counter, providing a wide range of counting possibilities.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation enables efficient counting in time-critical applications. - Synchronous counting ensures accurate and synchronized results. - Asynchronous reset allows for easy initialization of the counter.

Disadvantages: - Limited number of stages (12) may not be suitable for applications requiring higher counts. - Requires an external clock source for operation.

Working Principles

The SN74HC4040APWR is a synchronous binary ripple counter. It operates by sequentially counting from 0000 to 1111 (binary) on each rising edge of the clock pulse input (CP). The outputs represent the current count value, with Q0 being the least significant bit and Q12 being the most significant bit. The counter can be reset to its initial state by applying a low signal to the master reset (MR) pin.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SN74HC4040APWR finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Frequency Division: The counter can be used to divide the frequency of an input signal by powers of 2, enabling frequency scaling in electronic circuits.
2. Timing and Control Systems: It can be employed in timing circuits, event sequencing, and control systems where accurate and synchronized counting is required.
3. Data Communication: The IC can be utilized in data communication systems for packet synchronization, error detection, and other related functions.
4. Industrial Automation: It can be integrated into industrial automation systems for tasks such as position sensing, event monitoring, and process control.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. CD4040BE: Similar 12-stage binary ripple counter IC, available in DIP (Dual Inline Package) package.
2. MC14040B: 12-stage ripple counter IC with similar functionality, available in SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package.
3. HEF4040BP: High-speed 12-stage binary ripple counter IC, available in DIP package.

These alternative models provide similar functionality to the SN74HC4040APWR and can be considered as substitutes based on specific requirements.

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