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74F161A, 74F163A Synchronous Presettable Binary Counter
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74F161A, 74F163A Rev. 1.0.2
74F161A, 74F163A
Synchronous Presettable Binary Counter
Features
Synchronous counting and loading
High-speed synchronous expansion
Typical count frequency of 120MHz
General Description
The 74F161A and 74F163A are high-speed synchro-
nous modulo-16 binary counters. They are synchro-
nously presettable for application in programmable
dividers and have two types of Count Enable inputs plus
a Terminal Count output for versatility in forming
synchronous multi-stage counters. The 74F161A has an
asynchronous Master-Reset input that overrides all other
inputs and forces the outputs LOW. The 74F163A has a
Synchronous Reset input that overrides counting and
parallel loading and allows the outputs to be simulta-
neously reset on the rising edge of the clock. The
74F161A and 74F163A are high-speed versions of the
74F161 and 74F163.
Ordering Information
Device also available in Tape and Reel. Specify by appending suffix letter “X” to the ordering number.
Connection Diagrams
Order
Number
Package
Number Package Description
74F161ASC M16A 16-Lead Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC), JEDEC MS-012, 0.150" Narrow
74F161ASJ M16D 16-Lead Small Outline Package (SOP), EIAJ TYPE II, 5.3mm Wide
74F161APC N16E 16-Lead Plastic Dual-In-Line Package (PDIP), JEDEC MS-001, 0.300" Wide
74F163ASC M16A 16-Lead Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC), JEDEC MS-012, 0.150" Narrow
74F163ASJ M16D 16-Lead Small Outline Package (SOP), EIAJ TYPE II, 5.3mm Wide
74F163APC N16E 16-Lead Plastic Dual-In-Line Package (PDIP), JEDEC MS-001, 0.300" Wide
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Logic Symbols
Unit Loading/Fan Out
74F161A
IEEE/IEC
74F161A
74F163A
IEEE/IEC
74F163A
Pin Names Description
U.L.
HIGH / LOW
Input I
IH
/ I
IL
Output I
OH
/ I
OL
CEP Count Enable Parallel Input 1.0 / 1.0 20µA / -0.6mA
CET Count Enable Trickle Input 1.0 / 2.0 20µA / -1.2mA
CP Clock Pulse Input (Active Rising Edge) 1.0 / 1.0 20µA / -0.6 mA
MR (74F161A) Asynchronous Master Reset Input (Active LOW) 1.0 / 1.0 20µA / -0.6 mA
SR (74F163A) Synchronous Reset Input (Active LOW) 1.0 / 2.0 20µA / -1.2 mA
P
0
–P
3
Parallel Data Inputs 1.0 / 1.0 20µA / -0.6 mA
PE Parallel Enable Input (Active LOW) 1.0 / 2.0 20µA / -1.2mA
Q
0
–Q
3
Flip-Flop Outputs 50 / 33.3 -1mA / 20mA
TC Terminal Count Output 50 / 33.3 -1mA / 20mA
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Functional Description
The 74F161A and 74F163A count in modulo-16 binary
sequence. From state 15 (HHHH) they increment to
state 0 (LLLL). The clock inputs of all flip-flops are driven
in parallel through a clock buffer. Thus all changes of the
Q outputs (except due to Master Reset of the 74F161A)
occur as a result of, and synchronous with, the LOW-to-
HIGH transition of the CP input signal. The circuits have
four fundamental modes of operation, in order of prece-
dence: asynchronous reset (74F161A), synchronous
reset (74F163A), parallel load, count-up and hold. Five
control inputs—Master Reset (MR, 74F161A), Synchro-
nous Reset (SR, 74F163A), Parallel Enable (PE), Count
Enable Parallel (CEP) and Count Enable Trickle (CET)—
determine the mode of operation, as shown in the Mode
Select Table. A LOW signal on MR overrides all other
inputs and asynchronously forces all outputs LOW. A
LOW signal on SR overrides counting and parallel load-
ing and allows all outputs to go LOW on the next rising
edge of CP. A LOW signal on PE overrides counting and
allows information on the Parallel Data (P
n
) inputs to be
loaded into the flip-flops on the next rising edge of CP.
With PE and MR ('F161A) or SR (74F163A) HIGH, CEP
and CET permit counting when both are HIGH. Con-
versely, a LOW signal on either CEP or CET inhibits
counting.
The 74F161A and 74F163A use D-type edge triggered
flip-flops and changing the SR, PE, CEP and CET inputs
when the CP is in either state does not cause errors, pro-
vided that the recommended setup and hold times, with
respect to the rising edge of CP, are observed.
The Terminal Count (TC) output is HIGH when CET is
HIGH and the counter is in state 15. To implement syn-
chronous multi-stage counters, the TC outputs can be
used with the CEP and CET inputs in two different ways.
Please refer to the 74F568 data sheet. The TC output is
subject to decoding spikes due to internal race condi-
tions and is therefore not recommended for use as a
clock or asynchronous reset for flip-flops, counters or
registers.
Logic Equations:
Count Enable = CEP • CET • PE
TC = Q
0
• Q
1
• Q
2
• Q
3
• CET
Mode Select Table
H = HIGH Voltage Level
L = LOW Voltage Level
X = Immaterial
Note:
1. For 74F163A only
State Diagram
SR
(1)
PE CET CEP
Action on the Rising
Clock Edge ( )
L X X X Reset (Clear)
HLXXLoad (P
n
Q
n
)
HH HHCount (Increment)
HHLXNo Change (Hold)
HHXLNo Change (Hold)
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Block Diagram
Figure 1.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device. The device may not function or be
operable above the recommended operating conditions and stressing the parts to these levels is not recommended.
In addition, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions may affect device reliability.
The absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only.
Note:
2. Either voltage limit or current limit is sufficient to protect inputs.
Recommended Operating Conditions
The Recommended Operating Conditions table defines the conditions for actual device operation. Recommended
operating conditions are specified to ensure optimal performance to the datasheet specifications. Fairchild does not
recommend exceeding them or designing to absolute maximum ratings.
Symbol Parameter Rating
T
STG
Storage Temperature –65°C to +150°C
T
A
Ambient Temperature Under Bias –55°C to +125°C
T
J
Junction Temperature Under Bias –55°C to +150°C
V
CC
V
CC
Pin Potential to Ground Pin –0.5V to +7.0V
V
IN
Input Voltage
(2)
–0.5V to +7.0V
I
IN
Input Current
(2)
–30mA to +5.0mA
V
O
Voltage Applied to Output in HIGH State (with V
CC
=
0V)
Standard Output
3-STATE Output
–0.5V to V
CC
–0.5V to +5.5V
Current Applied to Output in LOW State (Max.) twice the rated I
OL
(mA)
ESD Last Passing Voltage (Min.) 4000V
Symbol Parameter Rating
T
A
Free Air Ambient Temperature 0°C to +70°C
V
CC
Supply Voltage +4.5V to +5.5V
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DC Electrical Characteristics
Symbol Parameter V
CC
Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
V
IH
Input HIGH Voltage Recognized as a HIGH Signal 2.0 V
V
IL
Input LOW Voltage Recognized as a LOW Signal 0.8 V
V
CD
Input Clamp Diode Voltage Min. I
IN
=
–18mA –1.2 V
V
OH
Output HIGH
Voltage
10% V
CC
Min. 2.5 V
5% V
CC
2.7
V
OL
Output LOW
Voltage
10% V
CC
Min. I
OL
=
20mA 0.5 V
I
IH
Input HIGH Current Max. V
IN
=
2.7V 5.0 µA
I
BVI
Input HIGH Current
Breakdown Test
Max. V
IN
=
7.0V 7.0 µA
I
CEX
Output HIGH Leakage
Current
Max. V
OUT
= V
CC
50 µA
V
ID
Input Leakage Test 0.0 I
ID
=
1.9µA, All Other Pins
Grounded
4.75 V
I
OD
Output Leakage Circuit
Current
0.0 V
IOD
=
150mV, All Other Pins
Grounded
3.75 µA
I
IL
Input LOW Current Max. V
IN
=
0.5V (CEP, CP, MR, P
0
–P
3
) –0.6 mA
V
IN
=
0.5V (CET, PE, SR) –1.2
I
OS
Output Short-Circuit
Current
Max. V
OUT
=
0.0V –60 –150 mA
I
CC
Power Supply Voltage Max. 37 55 mA
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AC Electrical Characteristics
AC Operating Requirements
Symbol Parameter
T
A
=
+25°C,
V
CC
=
+5.0V,
C
L
=
50pF
T
A
=
–55°C to +125°C,
V
CC
=
+5.0V,
C
L
=
50pF
T
A
=
0°C to 70°C,
V
CC
=
+5.0V,
C
L
=
50pF
UnitsMin. Typ. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
f
MAX
Maximum Count Frequency 100 MHz
t
PLH
Propagation Delay,
CP to Q
n
(PE Input HIGH)
3.5 5.5 7.5 3.5 9.0 3.5 8.5 ns
t
PHL
3.5 7.5 10.0 3.5 11.5 3.5 11.0
t
PLH
Propagation Delay,
CP to Q
n
(PE Input LOW)
4.0 6.0 8.5 4.0 10.0 4.0 9.5 ns
t
PHL
4.0 6.0 8.5 4.0 10.0 4.0 9.5
t
PLH Propagation Delay,
CP to TC
5.0 10.0 14.0 5.0 16.5 5.0 15.0 ns
tPHL 5.0 10.0 14.0 5.0 15.5 5.0 15.0
tPLH Propagation Delay,
CET to TC
2.5 4.5 7.5 2.5 9.0 2.5 8.5 ns
tPHL 2.5 4.5 7.5 2.5 9.0 2.5 8.5
tPHL Propagation Delay,
MR to Qn (74F161A)
5.5 9.0 12.0 5.5 14.0 5.5 13.0 ns
tPHL Propagation Delay,
MR to TC (74F161A)
4.5 8.0 10.5 4.5 12.5 4.5 11.5 ns
Symbol Parameter
TA = +25°C,
VCC = +5.0V
TA = –55°C to +125°C,
VCC = +5.0V
TA = 0°C to 70°C,
VCC = +5.0V
UnitsMin. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
tS(H) Setup Time, HIGH or LOW,
Pn to CP
5.0 5.5 5.0 ns
tS(L) 5.0 5.5 5.0
tH(H) Hold Time, HIGH or LOW,
Pn to CP
2.0 2.5 2.0 ns
tH(L) 2.0 2.5 2.0
tS(H) Setup Time, HIGH or LOW,
PE or SR to CP
11.0 13.5 11.5 ns
tS(L) 8.5 10.5 9.5
tH(H) Hold Time, HIGH or LOW,
PE or SR to CP
2.0 3.6 2.0 ns
tH(L) 00 0
tS(H) Setup Time, HIGH or LOW,
CEP or CET to CP
11.0 13.0 11.5 ns
tS(L) 5.0 6.0 5.0
tH(H) Hold Time, HIGH or LOW,
CEP or CET to CP
00 0ns
tH(L) 00 0
tW(H) Clock Pulse Width (Load),
HIGH or LOW
5.0 5.0 5.0 ns
tW(L) 5.0 5.0 5.0
tW(H) Clock Pulse Width (Count),
HIGH or LOW
4.0 5.0 4.0 ns
tW(L) 6.0 8.0 7.0
tW(L) MR Pulse Width, LOW
(74F161A)
5.0 5.0 5.0 ns
tREC Recovery Time, MR to CP
(74F161A)
6.0 6.0 6.0 ns
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Physical Dimensions
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
Figure 2. 16-Lead Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC), JEDEC MS-012, 0.150" Narrow
Package Number M16A
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Physical Dimensions (Continued)
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise noted.
Figure 3. 16-Lead Small Outline Package (SOP), EIAJ TYPE II, 5.3mm Wide
Package Number M16D
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Physical Dimensions (Continued)
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
Figure 4. 16-Lead Plastic Dual-In-Line Package (PDIP), JEDEC MS-001, 0.300" Wide
Package Number N16E
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