74HC93 4-Bit Binary Ripple Counter | High-Speed CMOS | DIP-14

Description

The 74HC93 is a high-speed, silicon-gate CMOS 4-bit binary ripple counter. It is internally organized as a divide-by-two section and a divide-by-eight section. Because these sections are independent, the device is highly versatile, allowing for various counting modes depending on how you connect the external clock inputs (CP0 and CP1) and outputs (Q0–Q3).

The counter stages are triggered by the HIGH-to-LOW transition of the clock signal. Because it is a “ripple” counter, the output states do not change simultaneously; there is a slight delay as the signal propagates through each flip-flop. Consequently, decoded output signals may experience brief “spikes,” so it is generally recommended to avoid using raw decoded outputs as clock or strobe signals for other sensitive logic.

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Features

• 4-bit binary ripple counter
• Independent divide-by-two and divide-by-eight sections
• Asynchronous Master Reset (MR1, MR2) overrides all clock inputs
• High-speed CMOS (HC) technology
• Wide operating voltage range (2V to 6V)
• Compatible with LSTTL logic pinouts

Benefits

• Flexible configuration: can be used as a 4-bit, 3-bit, or independent counter
• High noise immunity compared to traditional bipolar counters
• Asynchronous reset allows for immediate system initialization
• Low power consumption makes it suitable for a variety of digital timing applications

Applications

• Frequency Division (Divide-by-N)
• Digital Clock and Timer Circuits
• Event Counting
• Address Decoding/Sequencing
• General Purpose Digital Logic Design

Package Includes

• 1 x 74HC93 4-Bit Binary Ripple Counter IC (DIP-14 Package)

Specifications