74HC161 DIP IC Presettable Synchronous 4 Bit Binary Counter (74HC161 IC)

The 74HC161 is a presettable synchronous 4 bit binary counter integrated circuit designed for counting and timing operations in digital electronic systems. It counts binary values from 0 to 15 and provides synchronous clock operation for accurate and reliable counting.

This IC belongs to the high speed CMOS logic family and includes parallel load inputs that allow presetting of the counter value. It is commonly used in digital counters timers frequency divider circuits and control logic systems. The DIP package allows easy integration into breadboard prototypes and PCB based circuit designs.

Key Features

• Presettable synchronous 4 bit binary counter
• Counts from 0 to 15 in binary sequence
• Synchronous clock operation for reliable counting
• Parallel load inputs for preset counter values
• High speed CMOS logic family
• Suitable for digital counters timers and frequency division circuits
• DIP package suitable for prototyping and PCB mounting

Specifications

• IC Model = 74HC161
• Logic Type = Presettable synchronous 4 bit binary counter
• Count Range = 0 to 15 binary
• Logic Family = HC CMOS
• Package Type = DIP
• Pin Count = 16
• Operating Voltage = 2V to 6V

Interfaces

• CLK = Clock input
• CLR = Clear reset input
• LOAD = Parallel load control
• ENP = Count enable input P
• ENT = Count enable input T
• D0 = Parallel data input bit 0
• D1 = Parallel data input bit 1
• D2 = Parallel data input bit 2
• D3 = Parallel data input bit 3
• Q0 = Output bit 0
• Q1 = Output bit 1
• Q2 = Output bit 2
• Q3 = Output bit 3
• RCO = Ripple carry output
• VCC = Power supply
• GND = Ground