Rev.3.00, Jul.15.2005, page 1 of 10

HD74LS162A

Synchronous Decade Counter (synchronous clear)

REJ03D0446–0300

Rev.3.00

Jul.15.2005

This synchronous decade counter features an internal carry look-ahead for application in high-speed counting designs.

Synchronous operation is provided by having all flip-flops clocked simultaneously so that the outputs changes

coincident with each other when so instructed by the count-enable inputs and internal gating. This mode is operation

eliminates the output counting spikes that are normally associated with asynchronous (ripple clock) counters. A

buffered clock input triggers the four flip-flops on the rising (positive-going) edge of the clock input waveform. This

counter is fully programmable; that is, the outputs may be preset to either level. As presetting is synchronous, setting

up a low level at the load input disables the counter and causes the outputs to agree with the setup data after the next

clock pulse regardless of the levels of the enable inputs. Low-to-high transitions at the load input should be avoided

when the clock is low if the enable inputs are high at or before the transition. The clear function is asynchronous and a

low level at the clear input sets all four of the flip-flop outputs low after the next clock pulse, regardless of the levels of

the enable inputs. This synchronous clear allows the count length to be modified easily as decoding the maximum

count desired can be accomplished with one external NAND gate. The gate output is connected to the clear input to

synchronously clear the counter to LLLL. Low-to-high transitions at the clear input should be avoided when the clock

is low if the enable and load inputs are high at or before the transition. The carry look-ahead circuitry provides for

cascading counters for n-bit synchronous applications without additional getting. Instrumental in accomplishing this

function are two count-enable inputs and a ripple carry output. Both count-enable inputs (P and T) must be high to

count, and input T is fed forward to enable the ripple carry output. The ripple carry output thus enabled will produce a

overflow ripple carry pulse can be used to enable successive cascaded stages. High-to-low-level transitions at the

enable P or T inputs should occur only when the clock input is high.

Features

• Ordering Information

Part Name

Package Type

Package Code

(Previous Code)

Package

Abbreviation

Taping Abbreviation

(Quantity)

HD74LS162AFPEL

SOP-16 pin (JEITA)

PRSP0016DH-B

(FP-16DAV)

FP

EL (2,000 pcs/reel)