MM74C93N

Counter Dividers Overview

The MM74C93N is a monolithic CMOS binary counter manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor. It contains four independent J-K flip-flops internally connected to form a 4-bit asynchronous up-counter. The device operates within a supply voltage range of 3V to 15V and supports an operating temperature range from -55°C to 85°C. It utilizes a standard 14-pin plastic dual in-line package (PDIP-14) for through-hole mounting.

Counter Dividers Feature Summary

• Contains four independent J-K flip-flops configured as a 4-bit asynchronous up-counter
• Features asynchronous clear functionality for immediate reset operations
• Supports direct input triggering on negative-going transitions

Counter Dividers Applications

• Digital frequency division circuits
• Binary counting applications
• Timing sequence generation systems

Counter Dividers Procurement Notes

Verify the manufacturer origin, as this component was produced by Fairchild Semiconductor prior to its acquisition by ON Semiconductor. Confirm the specific package variant matches the required 14-pin DIP footprint. Ensure the device meets the necessary environmental specifications for the intended operating temperature range.

Counter Dividers Selection Notes

Select this component when a simple 4-bit asynchronous binary counter is required for low-frequency digital logic applications. It is suitable for designs utilizing standard CMOS logic families where power consumption and noise immunity are priorities over high-speed switching performance.

Counter Dividers Part Context

This part belongs to the 74C series of CMOS logic integrated circuits. It serves as a fundamental building block for sequential logic design, providing basic counting capabilities without the complexity of synchronous control signals found in more advanced counter architectures.