SN74HC4060PWT

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Counter and oscillator applications
• Characteristics: High-speed operation, low power consumption
• Package: TSSOP-16
• Essence: 14-stage binary ripple counter with an integrated oscillator
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2V to 6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Maximum Clock Frequency: 50MHz
• Number of Stages: 14
• Output Type: CMOS
• Input Type: CMOS/TTL compatible

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. VCC: Positive supply voltage
2. GND: Ground reference
3. CLK: External clock input
4. RST: Reset input
5. Q12-Q14: Ripple counter outputs
6. Q11: Ripple counter output
7. Q10: Ripple counter output
8. Q9: Ripple counter output
9. Q8: Ripple counter output
10. Q7: Ripple counter output
11. Q6: Ripple counter output
12. Q5: Ripple counter output
13. Q4: Ripple counter output
14. Q3: Ripple counter output
15. Q2: Ripple counter output
16. Q1: Ripple counter output

Functional Features

• Integrated oscillator with adjustable frequency
• Binary ripple counter with 14 stages
• Reset function for synchronization
• Outputs available at each stage of the counter
• CMOS/TTL compatible inputs and outputs
• Low power consumption
• High-speed operation

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Versatile counter and oscillator IC - Wide supply voltage range allows flexibility in various applications - Compact package size for space-constrained designs - Low power consumption ideal for battery-powered devices

Disadvantages: - Limited number of stages compared to some other counter ICs - Not suitable for high-frequency applications above 50MHz

Working Principles

The SN74HC4060PWT is a 14-stage binary ripple counter with an integrated oscillator. It operates by counting the number of clock pulses received at the CLK input and produces corresponding outputs at each stage. The integrated oscillator generates the clock signal internally, eliminating the need for an external clock source.

The counter can be reset using the RST input, which synchronizes the counter to a known state. The outputs of the counter are available at each stage, allowing for various applications such as frequency division, time measurement, and event sequencing.

Detailed Application Field Plans

1. Frequency Division: The SN74HC4060PWT can be used to divide the frequency of an input signal by a factor determined by the number of stages. This is useful in applications where lower frequencies are required, such as in digital clocks or frequency synthesizers.

2. Time Measurement: By connecting an external clock signal to the CLK input, the counter can be used to measure time intervals. The number of clock pulses counted represents the elapsed time, which can be utilized in applications like timers or stopwatch circuits.

3. Event Sequencing: The outputs of the counter can be used to sequence events in a specific order. Each output can trigger a different action or enable/disable certain functions, making it suitable for applications like sequential control systems or address generation in memory devices.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. CD4060BE: Similar 14-stage binary ripple counter with integrated oscillator, available in DIP package.
2. MC14060B: 14-stage binary ripple counter with integrated oscillator, available in SOIC package.
3. HEF4060BT: High-speed 14-stage binary ripple counter with integrated oscillator, available in TSSOP package.

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be used as replacements for the SN74HC4060PWT depending on specific requirements and availability.

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