Texas Instruments SN74HC161NE4 Counters and Dividers
Synchronous 4-bit binary counter, CMOS technology, operating from 2V to 6V with a typical 5V supply.

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Manufacturer
Part Number (MPN)
SN74HC161NE4
Series
Base Model
Detailed Description
Synchronous 4-bit binary counter, CMOS technology, operating from 2V to 6V with a typical 5V supply. Features positive edge clock triggering, asynchronous reset, and unidirectional up-counting. Achieves a maximum frequency of 44MHz with a propagation delay of 275ns. Packaged in a 16-PDIP through-hole mount, suitable for operation between -40°C and 85°C.
Package
PDIP
Lifecycle Status
Active
RoHS State
RoHS Compliant
Datasheet
SN74HC161NE4 Datasheet
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Technical Specifications
Texas Instruments SN74HC161NE4 Counters and Dividers technical specifications.
General
Series
74HC
RoHS
Yes
Mounting Type
Through Hole
Operating Temperature
-40°C ~ 85°C
Supply Voltage
5V
Package
PDIP
Clock Edge Trigger Type
Positive Edge
Direction
Up, Unidirectional
Frequency
44MHz
Height
4.57mm
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| This Part | Alternate Parts | Alternate Parts | Alternate Parts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting Type | Through Hole | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C | -40°C ~ 125°C (TA) | -40°C ~ 125°C (TA) | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Supply Voltage | 5V | -- | -- | 2V ~ 6V |
| Series | 74HC | -- | -- | -- |
| Frequency | 44MHz | -- | -- | -- |
| RoHS | Yes | -- | -- | -- |
| Clock Edge Trigger Type | Positive Edge | -- | -- | -- |
| Direction | Up, Unidirectional | -- | -- | -- |
| Height | 4.57mm | -- | -- | -- |
| Lead Free | Lead Free | -- | -- | -- |
| Length | 19.3mm | -- | -- | -- |
| Logic Function | Counter | -- | -- | -- |
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Texas Instruments SN74HC161NE4 Counters and Dividers Overview
Synchronous 4-bit binary counter, CMOS technology, operating from 2V to 6V with a typical 5V supply. Features positive edge clock triggering, asynchronous reset, and unidirectional up-counting. Achieves a maximum frequency of 44MHz with a propagation delay of 275ns. Packaged in a 16-PDIP through-hole mount, suitable for operation between -40°C and 85°C.
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