CD74HC173NSRG4

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit
• Use: Flip-Flop
• Characteristics: High-speed, CMOS logic, Quad D-type, Positive-Edge Triggered
• Package: 16-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Reliable and efficient flip-flop for digital circuit applications
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

The CD74HC173NSRG4 is a high-speed CMOS logic integrated circuit belonging to the flip-flop category. It is a quad D-type positive-edge triggered flip-flop designed for use in various digital circuit applications. The device comes in a 16-pin Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC) package, providing ease of integration into electronic systems.

Detailed Pin Configuration

The CD74HC173NSRG4 features the following pin configuration:

1. Pin 1: Data Input (D0)
2. Pin 2: Clock Input (CP)
3. Pin 3: Enable Input (E)
4. Pin 4: Data Input (D1)
5. Pin 5: Data Input (D2)
6. Pin 6: Data Input (D3)
7. Pin 7: Ground (GND)
8. Pin 8: Output (Q0)
9. Pin 9: Output (Q1)
10. Pin 10: Output (Q2)
11. Pin 11: Output (Q3)
12. Pin 12: Set/Reset Input (S/R)
13. Pin 13: Clock Enable Input (CE)
14. Pin 14: Clock Inhibit Input (CI)
15. Pin 15: VCC (+5V Power Supply)
16. Pin 16: Data Output (Qn)

Functional Features

The CD74HC173NSRG4 flip-flop offers the following functional features:

• Positive-edge triggering: The flip-flop is triggered by a rising edge of the clock input signal.
• Quad D-type design: It consists of four individual D-type flip-flops, allowing for multiple data inputs and outputs.
• Set/Reset functionality: The device includes a set/reset input for controlling the state of the flip-flop.
• Clock enable and inhibit: Additional inputs are provided to enable or inhibit the clock signal, providing flexibility in timing control.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation: The CD74HC173NSRG4 operates at high speeds, making it suitable for time-critical applications. - CMOS logic: The use of CMOS technology ensures low power consumption and compatibility with various digital systems. - Compact package: The 16-pin SOIC package allows for easy integration into electronic circuits.

Disadvantages: - Limited output current: The device has a limited output current capability, which may restrict its use in certain applications requiring higher current handling.

Working Principles

The CD74HC173NSRG4 operates based on the principles of positive-edge triggered flip-flops. When a rising edge is detected on the clock input (CP), the data present at the D0-D3 inputs is transferred to the corresponding Q0-Q3 outputs. The set/reset input (S/R) allows for manual control of the flip-flop's state, while the clock enable (CE) and clock inhibit (CI) inputs provide additional timing control options.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The CD74HC173NSRG4 can be utilized in various digital circuit applications, including but not limited to:

1. Data storage and retrieval systems
2. Digital counters and frequency dividers
3. Shift registers and parallel-to-serial converters
4. Control and timing circuits in microcontrollers
5. Memory address decoding circuits

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN74HC173N: Similar quad D-type positive-edge triggered flip-flop from Texas Instruments.
2. MC74HC173AN: Quad D-type flip-flop with similar characteristics from ON Semiconductor.
3. CD4013BE: Dual D-type flip-flop with complementary outputs, suitable for various digital applications.

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be considered as replacements for the CD74HC173NSRG4 in different circuit designs.

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