ICM7242
To use the 8-bit counter without the timebase, Terminal 7
(RC) should be connected to ground and the outputs taken
from Terminals 2 and 3.
TABLE 1. COMPARING THE ICM7242 WITH THE 2242
CHARACTERISTICS
Operating Voltage
Operating Temperature Range
ICM7242
2V to 16V
2242
4V to 15V
0°C to 70°C
7mA (Max)
The ICM7242 may be used for a very low frequency square
wave reference. For this application the timing components
are more convenient than those that would be required by a
555 timer. For very low frequencies, devices may be
cascaded (see Figure 3).
-25°C to 85°C
0.7mA (Max)
Supply Current, V
Pullup Resistors
TB Output
= 5V
DD
No
No
Yes
Yes
V
DD
÷2 Output
R
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
C
÷256 Output
Toggle Rate
No
Yes
ICM7242
ICM7242
3.0MHz
No
0.5MHz
Yes
Resistor to Inhibit Oscillator
Resistor in Series with Reset for
Monostable Operation
No
Yes
16
f = RC/2
Capacitor TB Terminal for HF
Operation
No
Sometimes
FIGURE 3. LOW FREQUENCY REFERENCE (OSCILLATOR)
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By selection of R and C, a wide variety of sequence timing
can be realized. A typical flow chart for a machine tool
controller could be as shown in Figure 5.
For monostable operation the ÷2 output is connected to the
RESET terminal. A positive edge on TRIGGER initiates the
cycle (NOTE: TRIGGER overrides RESET).
V
DD
ICM7242
ICM7242
TRIGGERING CAN BE
OBTAINED FROM A
PREVIOUS STAGE,
A LIMIT SWITCH,
WAIT
5s
ENABLE
10s
R
START
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
C
-
OPERATOR SWITCH, ETC.
ICM7242
TRIGGER
RESET
OUTPUT
ENABLE
5s
COUNT
TO 185
WAIT
5s
S
1
STOP
ICM7242
ICM7240
ICM7242
STOP
100kΩ
START
WAIT ENABLE WAIT
5s 10s 5s
COUNT ENABLE
TRIGGER
TERMINAL 6
TO 185
5s
FIGURE 5. FLOW CHART FOR MACHINE TOOL CONTROLLER
TB OUTPUT
OUTPUT
TERMINAL 8
TERMINAL 3
By cascading devices, use of low cost CMOS AND/OR gates
and appropriate RC delays between stages, numerous
sequential control variations can be obtained. Typical
applications include injection molding machine controllers,
phonograph record production machines, automatic
sequencers (no metal contacts or moving parts), milling
machine controllers, process timers, automatic lubrication
systems, etc.
FIGURE 4. MONOSTABLE OPERATION
The ICM7242 is superior in all respects to the 2242 except
for initial accuracy and oscillator stability. This is primarily
due to the fact that high value p-resistors have been used on
the ICM7242 to provide the comparator timing points.
Sequence Timing
• Process Control
• Machine Automation
• Electro-Pneumatic Drivers
• Multi Operation (Serial or Parallel Controlling)
FN2866.4
February 9, 2007
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