CD4521BE

Counter Dividers Overview

The CD4521BE is a CMOS programmable timer circuit manufactured by Texas Instruments, belonging to the CD4000 series. It features a single internal timer with a 14-pin PDIP package designed for through-hole installation. The device operates within a supply voltage range of 3 V to 18 V and supports a maximum frequency of 6 MHz. It functions reliably across an extended industrial temperature range from -55 °C to +125 °C.

Counter Dividers Feature Summary

• Configurable timing intervals via external resistor and capacitor components
• Monostable or astable operation modes supported
• CMOS logic construction ensures low power consumption

Counter Dividers Applications

• Precision time delay generation circuits
• Pulse width modulation signal generation
• Frequency division in digital clock systems

Counter Dividers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'BE' confirms the PDIP-14 through-hole package variant. Confirm RoHS compliance status as indicated in official documentation. Ensure the ordering code matches the exact manufacturer part number to avoid package discrepancies.

Counter Dividers Selection Notes

Select this component when a single-channel programmable timer is required in a through-hole design. The wide voltage range suits various logic families. Verify that the 6 MHz maximum frequency meets the application's timing requirements before finalizing the selection.

Counter Dividers Part Context

This part belongs to the standard CD4000/CD4500 family of CMOS logic devices. It serves as a fundamental building block for timing applications in consumer electronics and industrial control systems. The BE suffix specifically denotes the plastic dual in-line package configuration.

Counter Dividers Replacement Considerations

Compatible substitutes include the CD4541B series for similar programmable timer functionality. Verify pinout compatibility and electrical specifications against the original datasheet before substitution.