HD74LS161A
Synchronous 4-bit Binary Counter (direct clear)
REJ03D0445–0200
Rev.2.00
Feb.18.2005
This synchronous 4-bit binary counter features an internal carry look-ahead for application in high-speed counting
designs. Synchronous operation is provided by having all flip-flops clocked simultaneously so that the outputs changes
coincident with each other when so instructed by the count-enable inputs and internal gating. This mode is operation
eliminates the output counting spikes that are normally associated with asynchronous (ripple clock) counters. A
buffered clock input triggers the four flip-flops on the rising (positive-going) edge of the clock input waveform. This
counter is fully programmable; that is, the output may be preset to either level. As presetting is synchronous, setting up
a low level at the load input disables the counter and causes the outputs to agree with the setup data after the next clock
pulse regardless of the levels of the enable inputs. Low-to-high transitions at the load input should be avoided when the
clock is low if the enable inputs are high at or before the transition. The clear function is asynchronous and a low level
at the clear input sets all four of the flip-flop outputs low regardless of the levels of clock, load, or enable inputs. The
carry look-ahead circuitry provides for cascading counters for n-bit synchronous applications without additional getting.
Instrumental in accomplishing this function are two count-enable inputs and a ripple carry output. Both count-enable
inputs (P and T) must be high to count, and input T is fed forward to enable the ripple carry output. The ripple carry
output thus enabled will produced a high-level output pulse with a duration approximately equal to the high-level
portion of the QA output. This high-level overflow ripple carry pulse can be used to enable successive cascaded stages.
High-to-low-level transitions at the enable P or T inputs should occur only when the clock input is high.
Features
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Ordering Information
Package Code
(Previous Code)
Package
Abbreviation
Taping Abbreviation
(Quantity)
Part Name
Package Type
PRDP0016AE-B
(DP-16FV)
HD74LS161AP
HD74LS161AFPEL
HD74LS161ARPEL
DILP-16 pin
P
—
PRSP0016DH-B
(FP-16DAV)
SOP-16 pin (JEITA)
SOP-16 pin (JEDEC)
FP
RP
EL (2,000 pcs/reel)
EL (2,500 pcs/reel)
PRSP0016DG-A
(FP-16DNV)
Note: Please consult the sales office for the above package availability.
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