The CD74HCT163M96 is a high-speed silicon-gate CMOS 4-bit binary counter from the renowned manufacturer Texas Instruments. Specifically designed to operate in the high-speed HCT range, this synchronous counter integrates advanced silicon-gate CMOS technology to offer a robust and reliable performance in various applications.

Key Features

• High-Speed Performance: The CD74HCT163M96 is tailored for speed, making it suitable for high-frequency counting and timing applications.
• Synchronous Counting: Synchronous operation ensures that the outputs change coincident with each other when instructed by the count-enable inputs and a rising-edge clock signal.
• Look-Ahead Carry Capability: This feature allows the counters to be used in high-speed counting applications by cascading multiple counters together without significant delay.
• Complexity Reduction: The counter includes an internal carry look-ahead for cascading purposes, which simplifies the design of multi-stage counters.
• Wide Operating Voltage: The CD74HCT163M96 operates over a broad voltage range from 4.5V to 5.5V, providing design flexibility for different power environments.
• Low Power Consumption: The CMOS technology ensures low power dissipation, which is critical for power-sensitive applications.

Applications

The versatile nature of the CD74HCT163M96 allows it to be used across a wide array of applications, including:

• Industrial Control Systems
• Instrumentation and Test Equipment
• Automotive Systems
• Consumer Electronics
• Communication Infrastructure

Package and Quality

The CD74HCT163M96 comes in a 96-pin surface-mount package, which is conducive to automated assembly processes and compact circuit designs. Texas Instruments is committed to delivering high-quality products, and this counter is no exception. It is designed and manufactured to meet the stringent standards required by industrial and consumer applications alike.

Whether you’re designing a complex digital system or simply need a reliable counting solution, the CD74HCT163M96 provides the functionality and performance that engineers have come to expect from Texas Instruments.