Overview
The 74HC4060DB,112-NEX, produced by Nexperia USA Inc., is a 14-stage binary ripple counter/divider and oscillator. Although the specific part number 74HC4060DB,112 is listed as obsolete or withdrawn, the general characteristics of the 74HC4060 series are relevant for understanding its capabilities.
This IC is part of the 74HC family, known for its CMOS logic and low power dissipation. It features three oscillator terminals (RS, RTC, and CTC) and ten buffered parallel outputs (Q3 to Q9 and Q11 to Q13), along with an overriding asynchronous master reset (MR).
The device can be configured as either an RC or crystal oscillator and can also be driven by an external clock signal. It is designed to operate over a wide supply voltage range from 2.0 V to 6.0 V, making it versatile for various applications.
Key Specifications
| Type number | VCC (V) | Output drive capability (mA) | Logic switching levels | tpd (ns) | Power dissipation considerations | Tamb (°C) | Rth(j-a) (K/W) | Ψth(j-top) (K/W) | Rth(j-c) (K/W) | Package name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74HC4060D | 2.0 - 6.0 | ± 5.2 | CMOS | 31 | low | -40 ~ 125 | 82 | 4.7 | 40 | SO16 |
Note: The specifications provided are for the 74HC4060D, which is a similar model in the same series as the 74HC4060DB,112-NEX.
Key Features
- 14-stage binary ripple counter/divider and oscillator: Features three oscillator terminals (RS, RTC, and CTC) and ten buffered parallel outputs.
- Wide supply voltage range: Operates from 2.0 V to 6.0 V.
- CMOS low power dissipation: Low power consumption, making it suitable for energy-efficient designs.
- High noise immunity: Ensures reliable operation in noisy environments.
- Latch-up performance: Exceeds 100 mA per JESD 78 Class II Level B.
- ESD protection: Compliant with ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 class 2 (exceeds 2000 V) and ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-002 class C3 (exceeds 1000 V).
- Multiple package options: Available in various packages such as SO16, TSSOP16, and DHVQFN16.
- Temperature range: Specified from -40 °C to +125 °C.
Applications
- Control counters: Used in applications requiring sequential counting.
- Timers: Can be configured as timers due to its oscillator capabilities.
- Frequency dividers: Suitable for dividing frequencies in various electronic circuits.
- Time-delay circuits: Can be used to create time-delay circuits.
- Automotive and industrial applications: Due to its robust specifications, it is suitable for use in automotive and industrial environments.
Q & A
- What is the 74HC4060 series used for?
The 74HC4060 series is used as a 14-stage binary ripple counter/divider and oscillator.
- What is the supply voltage range of the 74HC4060?
The supply voltage range is from 2.0 V to 6.0 V.
- What are the logic switching levels for the 74HC4060 and 74HCT4060?
The 74HC4060 uses CMOS logic levels, while the 74HCT4060 uses TTL logic levels.
- What is the temperature range for the 74HC4060?
The device is specified to operate from -40 °C to +125 °C.
- Does the 74HC4060 have ESD protection?
- What are the typical applications of the 74HC4060?
It is used in control counters, timers, frequency dividers, and time-delay circuits.
- Can the 74HC4060 be used in automotive applications?
- What is the output drive capability of the 74HC4060?
The output drive capability is ± 5.2 mA.
- How does the counter advance in the 74HC4060?
The counter advances on the HIGH-to-LOW transition of the RS input.
- What is the effect of a HIGH level on the MR input?
A HIGH level on the MR input clears all counter stages and forces all outputs LOW, independent of other input conditions.
