The 74HCT160N is a high-speed Si-gate CMOS device and is pin compatible with low power Schottky TTL (LSTTL). It is fabricated with silicon gate CMOS technology which ensures that it has the high noise immunity and low power consumption typical of CMOS integrated circuits, along with the speeds and output drive comparable to LSTTL. Manufactured by NXP, a trusted leader in semiconductors, the 74HCT160N is designed to provide a robust and efficient performance for a wide range of digital applications.
Key Features
- Logic Type: Synchronous Counter
- Counting Sequence: Up
- Number of Circuits: 4-bit
- Supply Voltage Range: 4.5V to 5.5V
- Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
- Package / Case: DIP-16
- Propagation Delay: 18ns at 4.5V
- Compatibility: TTL Output Level
Product Description
The 74HCT160N is a synchronous presettable binary counter featuring an internal carry look-ahead for cascading in high-speed counting applications. The counter advances on the rising edge of the clock signal when the clock enable signal (CE) is low. The counter can be reset to zero by a high on the reset input (MR), and also has a preset enable (PE) for loading the counter with the 4-bit word set up at the parallel data inputs (P0 to P3).
A carry output is provided for cascading purposes, and the counter is fully programmable; that is, the outputs may be preset to either level. As a member of the 74HCT family, the 74HCT160N is designed for use in systems where high speed and low power consumption are required.
Applications
The 74HCT160N is suited for a variety of applications that require precise counting, such as:
- Industrial Control Systems
- Instrumentation
- Process Control
- Data Management Systems
- Consumer Electronics
Its robust design and the ability to work efficiently under a wide range of environmental conditions make the 74HCT160N a reliable choice for designers and engineers seeking a counter solution for their digital systems.
