74VHC163 4-Bit Binary Counter with Synchronous Clear
September 1995
Revised February 2002
74VHC163
4-Bit Binary Counter with Synchronous Clear
General Description
The VHC163 is an advanced high-speed CMOS device
fabricated with silicon gate CMOS technology. It achieves
the high-speed operation similar to equivalent Bipolar
Schottky TTL while maintaining the CMOS low power dissi-
pation.
The VHC163 is a high-speed synchronous modulo-16
binary counter. This device is synchronously presettable for
application in programmable dividers and has two types of
Count Enable inputs plus a Terminal Count output for ver-
satility in forming multistage counters. The CLK input is
active on the rising edge. Both PE and MR inputs are
active on low logic level. Presetting is synchronous to rising
edge of CLK and the Clear function of the VHC163 is syn-
chronous to CLK. Two enable inputs (ENP and ENT) and
Carry Output are provided to enable easy cascading of
counters, which facilitates easy implementation of n-bit
counters without using external gates.
An input protection circuit insures that 0V to 7V can be
applied to the input pins without regard to the supply volt-
age. This device can be used to interface 5V to 3V systems
and two supply systems such as battery backup. This cir-
cuit prevents device destruction due to mismatched supply
and input voltages.
Features
s
High speed: f
MAX
=
185 MHz (typ) at V
CC
=
5V
s
Low power dissipation: I
CC
=
4
µ
A (max) at T
A
=
25
°
C
s
Synchronous counting and loading
s
High-speed synchronous expansion
s
High noise immunity: V
NIH
=
V
NIL
=
28% V
CC
(min)
s
Power down protection is provided on all inputs.
s
Low noise: V
OLP
=
0.8V (max)
s
Pin and function compatible with 74HC163
Ordering Code:
Order Number
74VHC163M
74VHC163SJ
74VHC163MTC
74VHC163N
Package Number
M16A
M16D
MTC16
N16E
Package Description
16-Lead Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC), JEDEC MS-012, 0.150" Narrow
16-Lead Small Outline Package (SOP), EIAJ TYPE II, 5.3mm Wide
16-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package (TSSOP), JEDEC MO-153, 4.4mm Wide
16-Lead Plastic Dual-In-Line Package (PDIP), JEDEC MS-001, 0.300" Wide
Surface mount packages are also available on Tape and Reel. Specify by appending the suffix letter “X” to the ordering code.
Logic Symbols
IEEE/IEC
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74VHC163
Connection Diagram
Pin Descriptions
Pin Names
CEP
CET
CP
MR
P
0
–P
3
PE
Q
0
–Q
3
TC
Description
Count Enable Parallel Input
Count Enable Trickle Input
Clock Pulse Input
Synchronous Master Reset Input
Parallel Data Inputs
Parallel Enable Inputs
Flip-Flop Outputs
Terminal Count Output
Functional Description
The VHC163 counts in modulo-16 binary sequence. From
state 15 (HHHH) it increments 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 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 precedence: synchronous
reset, parallel load, count-up and hold. Four control
inputs—Synchronous Reset (MR), 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 count-
ing and parallel loading and allows all outputs to go LOW
on the next rising edge of CP. A LOW signal on PE over-
rides 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 HIGH, CEP and CET permit
counting when both are HIGH. Conversely, a LOW signal
on either CEP or CET inhibits counting.
The VHC163 uses D-type edge-triggered flip-flops and
changing the MR, PE, CEP and CET inputs when the CP is
in either state does not cause errors, provided that the rec-
ommended 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 counter is in state 15. To implement synchro-
nous multistage counters, the TC outputs can be used with
the CEP and CET inputs in two different ways.
Figure 1 shows the connections for simple ripple carry, in
which the clock period must be longer than the CP to TC
delay of the first stage, plus the cumulative CET to TC
delays of the intermediate stages, plus the CET to CP
setup time of the last stage. This total delay plus setup time
sets the upper limit on clock frequency. For faster clock
rates, the carry lookahead connections shown in Figure 2
are recommended. In this scheme the ripple delay through
the intermediate stages commences with the same clock
that causes the first stage to tick over from max to min to
start its final cycle. Since this final cycle takes 16 clocks to
complete, there is plenty of time for the ripple to progress
through the intermediate stages. The critical timing that lim-
its the clock period is the CP to TC delay of the first stage
plus the CEP to CP setup time of the last stage. The TC
output is subject to decoding spikes due to internal race
conditions and is therefore not recommended for use as a
clock or asynchronous reset for flip-flops, registers or
counters.
Logic Equations: Count Enable
=
CEP • CET • PE
TC
=
Q
0
• Q
1
• Q
2
• Q
3
• CET
FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 2.
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74VHC163
Mode Select Table
Action on the Rising
MR
L
H
H
H
H
PE
X
L
H
H
H
CET
X
X
H
L
X
CEP
Clock Edge (
X
X
H
X
L
Reset (Clear)
Load (P
n
→
Q
n
)
Count (Increment)
No Change (Hold)
No Change (Hold)
State Diagram
)
H
=
HIGH Voltage Level
L
=
LOW Voltage Level
X
=
Immaterial
Block Diagram
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74VHC163
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
Supply Voltage (V
CC
)
DC Input Voltage (V
IN
)
DC Output Voltage (V
OUT
)
Input Diode Current (I
IK
)
Output Diode Current (I
OK
)
DC Output Current (I
OUT
)
DC V
CC
/GND Current (I
CC
)
Storage Temperature (T
STG
)
Lead Temperature (T
L
)
(Soldering, 10 seconds)
260
°
C
−
0.5V to
+
7.0V
−
0.5V to
+
7.0V
−
0.5V to V
CC
+
0.5V
−
20 mA
±
20 mA
±
25 mA
±
50 mA
−
65
°
C to
+
150
°
C
Recommended Operating
Conditions
(Note 2)
Supply Voltage (V
CC
)
Input Voltage (V
IN
)
Output Voltage (V
OUT
)
Operating Temperature (T
OPR
)
Input Rise and Fall Time (t
r
, t
f
)
V
CC
=
3.3V
±
0.3V
V
CC
=
5.0V
±
0.5V
0
∼
100 ns/V
0
∼
20 ns/V
2.0V to
+
5.5V
0V to
+
5.5V
0V to V
CC
−
40
°
C to
+
85
°
C
Note 1:
Absolute Maximum Ratings are values beyond which the device
may be damaged or have its useful life impaired. The databook specifica-
tions should be met, without exception, to ensure that the system design is
reliable over its power supply, temperature, and output/input loading vari-
ables. Fairchild does not recommend operation outside databook specifica-
tions.
Note 2:
Unused inputs must be held HIGH or LOW. They may not float.
DC Electrical Characteristics
Symbol
V
IH
V
IL
V
OH
Parameter
HIGH Level
Input Voltage
LOW Level
Input Voltage
HIGH Level
Output Voltage
V
CC
(V)
2.0
3.0
−
5.5
2.0
3.0
−
5.5
2.0
3.0
4.5
3.0
4.5
V
OL
LOW Level
Output Voltage
2.0
3.0
4.5
3.0
4.5
I
IN
I
CC
Input Leakage Current
Quiescent Supply Current
0
−
5.5
5.5
1.9
2.9
4.4
2.58
3.94
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.36
0.36
±0.1
4.0
2.0
3.0
4.5
Min
1.50
0.7 V
CC
0.50
0.3 V
CC
1.9
2.9
4.4
2.48
3.80
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.44
0.44
±1.0
40.0
V
µA
µA
V
V
IN
=
V
IH
or V
IL
I
OL
=
4 mA
I
OL
=
8 mA
V
IN
=
5.5V or GND
V
IN
=
V
CC
or GND
I
OL
=
50
µA
V
V
V
IN
=
V
IH
or V
IL
I
OH
= −4
mA
I
OH
= −8
mA
I
OH
= −50 µA
T
A
=
25°C
Typ
Max
T
A
= −40°C
to
+85°C
Min
1.50
0.7 V
CC
0.50
0.3 V
CC
Max
Units
V
V
Conditions
Noise Characteristics
Symbol
V
OLP
(Note 3)
V
OLV
(Note 3)
V
IHD
(Note 3)
V
ILD
(Note 3)
Parameter
Quiet Output Maximum
Dynamic V
OL
Quiet Output Minimum
Dynamic V
OL
Minimum HIGH Level
Dynamic Input Voltage
Maximum LOW Level
Dynamic Input Voltage
V
CC
(V)
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
T
A
=
25°C
Typ
0.4
−0.4
Limits
0.8
−0.8
3.5
1.5
Units
V
V
V
V
C
L
=
50 pF
C
L
=
50 pF
C
L
=
50 pF
C
L
=
50 pF
Conditions
Note 3:
Parameter guaranteed by design.
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AC Electrical Characteristics
Symbol
t
PLH
t
PHL
Parameter
Propagation Delay
Time (CP–Q
n
)
V
CC
(V)
3.3
±
0.3
5.0
±
0.5
t
PLH
t
PHL
Propagation Delay
Time (CP–TC, Count)
3.3
±
0.3
5.0
±
0.5
t
PLH
t
PHL
Propagation Delay
Time (CP–TC, Load)
3.3
±
0.3
5.0
±
0.5
t
PLH
t
PHL
Propagation Delay
Time (CET–TC)
3.3
±
0.3
5.0
±
0.5
f
MAX
Maximum Clock
Frequency
3.3
±
0.3
5.0
±
0.5
C
IN
C
PD
Input Capacitance
Power Dissipation
Capacitance
80
55
135
95
Min
T
A
=
25°C
Typ
8.3
10.8
4.9
6.4
8.7
11.2
4.9
6.4
11.0
13.5
6.2
7.7
7.5
10.5
4.9
6.4
130
85
185
125
4
23
10
Max
12.8
16.3
8.1
10.1
13.6
17.1
8.1
10.1
17.2
20.7
10.3
12.3
12.3
15.8
8.1
10.1
T
A
= −40°
to
+85°C
Min
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
70
50
115
85
10
Max
15.0
18.5
9.5
11.5
16.0
19.5
9.5
11.5
20.0
23.5
12.0
14.0
14.5
18.0
9.5
11.5
Units
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
MHz
MHz
pF
pF
Conditions
C
L
=
15 pF
C
L
=
50 pF
C
L
=
15 pF
C
L
=
50 pF
C
L
=
15 pF
C
L
=
50 pF
C
L
=
15 pF
C
L
=
50 pF
C
L
=
15 pF
C
L
=
50 pF
C
L
=
15 pF
C
L
=
50 pF
C
L
=
15 pF
C
L
=
50 pF
C
L
=
15 pF
C
L
=
50 pF
C
L
=
15 pF
C
L
=
50 pF
C
L
=
15 pF
C
L
=
50 pF
V
CC
=
Open
(Note 4)
Note 4:
C
PD
is defined as the value of the internal equivalent capacitance which is calculated from the operating current consumption without load. Average
operating current can be obtained by the equation: I
CC
(opr)
=
C
PD
* V
CC
* f
IN
+
I
CC
.
When the outputs drive a capacitive load, total current consumption is the sum of C
PD
, and
∆I
CC
which is obtained from the following formula:
C
Q0
–C
Q3
and C
TC
are the capacitances at Q0–Q3 and TC, respectively. F
CP
is the input frequency of the CP.
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