STMICROELECTRONICS M74HC4040 12 Stage Binary Counter, 16 Pin

The STMICROELECTRONICS M74HC4040 is a high-speed CMOS integrated circuit, a 12-stage binary counter manufactured using advanced silicon gate C2MOS technology. It offers reliable digital counting capabilities in a compact 16-pin package.

A dedicated clear input allows the counter to be reset to an all-low state, with a high-level signal achieving this function. The counter increments by one on each negative transition detected at the clock input. Each of the 12 division stages provides an output, resulting in a final output frequency that is 1/4096 of the input frequency, making it ideal for frequency division applications.

Key Features

• Advanced Technology: Fabricated with silicon gate C2MOS for high-speed operation and low power consumption.
• Robust Design: All inputs are protected against static discharge and transient excess voltage, enhancing durability in various electronic environments.
• Wide Operating Range: Capable of functioning across a broad supply voltage from 2V to 6V, and an extensive temperature range from -55°C to 125°C.
• High Output Drive: Can source or sink up to 25mA per output, providing good current drive capability for interfacing with other components.

This versatile logic IC is a fundamental component for designing digital circuits requiring precise counting, timing, or frequency division.