The HCF4040BE is a monolithic integrated circuit fabricated in Metal Oxide Semiconductor technology available in a DIP-16 package. Manufactured by STMicroelectronics, this device is a 12-stage binary ripple counter with a high degree of flexibility, commonly used in electronic applications requiring timing sequences.

Key Features

• High Voltage Type (20V Rating): The HCF4040BE is designed to operate at high voltage levels, making it suitable for various applications that require a wide range of input voltages.
• Medium-Speed Operation: It has a medium-speed operation of 12MHz (typ.) at VDD - VSS = 10V, making it well-suited for moderate speed counter operations.
• 12 Stages of Binary Division: The counter features 12 flip-flops with intermediate taps at stages 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10, providing a variety of divided outputs for different application needs.
• Standardized Symmetrical Output Characteristics: The HCF4040BE offers consistent and symmetrical output characteristics, ensuring reliable operation across different devices.
• Quiescent Current Specified up to 20V: The low quiescent current draw at up to 20V makes this counter a power-efficient choice for battery-operated devices.
• 5V, 10V, and 15V Parametric Ratings: It offers flexibility in terms of power supply, with parametric ratings that accommodate a range of voltages.
• Input Leakage Current: The device has low input leakage current, which is an important feature for maintaining the integrity of the input signal and reducing power consumption.

Applications

Due to its versatile nature, the HCF4040BE is widely used in applications such as:

• Frequency dividers
• Time delay generators
• Counter circuits in digital clocks and watches
• Sequential timing applications
• General-purpose logic operations

With its robust design and the ability to interface with other logic families, the HCF4040BE is an essential component for designers looking for a reliable and flexible counter solution.