CD74HC4060M – HARRIS

Overview

The Texas Instruments CD74HC4060M is a high-speed CMOS 14-bit binary ripple counter with an integrated oscillator. Its primary function is to generate a sequence of binary outputs corresponding to the number of input clock pulses, making it ideal for timing and frequency division applications. A critical design consideration is the oscillator’s dependence on external RC components, where component selection directly impacts the maximum stable operating frequency and power consumption. Achieving precise timing often necessitates careful component selection and layout to mitigate parasitic effects, a common trade-off in discrete oscillator designs.

Key Features

• 14-bit binary ripple counter with integrated oscillator
• Operating voltage range: 2 V to 6 V
• Maximum count rate: 35 MHz at VCC = 5 V
• Asynchronous reset capability
• Negative edge triggered clock input
• 16-SOIC (0.154″, 3.90mm Width) surface mount package

Applications

The component is engineered for deployment in systems requiring high reliability and performance under specific operating conditions. It provides functional stability across the stated design envelope.

• Precise clock generation for embedded systems
• Frequency division for audio signal processing
• Timing signal generation in control logic circuits
• Sequencing of events in industrial automation