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SN74LS163AN  

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The SN74LS163AN is a high-speed 4-bit synchronous counter/divider and shift register manufactured by Texas Instruments. It is a member of the 74LS series of logic devices, which are known for their low power consumption and high noise immunity.

Description:

The SN74LS163AN is a monolithic integrated circuit that combines a synchronous 4-bit counter with a shift register. It is designed to operate with a supply voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V and has a typical operating current of 50mA. The device is available in a 16-pin dual-in-line package (DIP).

Features:

1. High-speed operation: The SN74LS163AN can operate at clock frequencies up to 10 MHz, making it suitable for high-speed applications.
2. Synchronous 4-bit counter: The device features a synchronous 4-bit counter that can be used as a frequency divider or as a counter in various applications.
3. Shift register: The SN74LS163AN also includes a 4-bit shift register that can be used for serial data storage and transfer.
4. Clear input: The device has a clear input that allows the counter and shift register to be reset to their initial state.
5. Load input: The load input allows the counter to be loaded with an initial count value.
6. Clock input: The clock input is used to control the counting and shifting operations of the device.
7. Parallel and serial outputs: The SN74LS163AN provides both parallel and serial outputs for easy integration with other digital circuits.

Applications:

1. Frequency division: The SN74LS163AN can be used as a frequency divider in applications where it is necessary to reduce the frequency of an input signal.
2. Counters: The device can be used as a counter in various digital systems, such as traffic signal controllers, event counters, and digital watches.
3. Shift registers: The shift register functionality can be used for serial data storage and transfer in applications like data communication, data buffering, and digital signal processing.
4. Timing and control circuits: The SN74LS163AN can be used in timing and control circuits for applications like motor control, pulse generation, and sequence generation.
5. Digital instrumentation: The device can be used in digital instrumentation for applications like voltmeters, frequency meters, and multimeters.

In summary, the SN74LS163AN is a versatile and high-speed integrated circuit that combines a synchronous 4-bit counter with a shift register, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in digital electronics, including frequency division, counters, shift registers, timing and control circuits, and digital instrumentation.

SN74LS163AN Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for SN74LS163AN

Datasheets :

SN54/74(LS,S)160-63      

HTML Datasheet :

SN54/74(LS,S)160-63      

PCN Design/Specification :

Material Set 30/Mar/2017