Datasheet
SCLS297D − JANUARY 1996 − REVISED SEPTEMBER 2003
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These counters are fully programmable; that is, they can be preset to any number between 0 and 9 or 15. As
presetting is synchronous, setting up a low level at the load input disables the counter and causes the outputs
to agree with the setup data after the next clock pulse, regardless of the levels of the enable inputs.
The clear function for the ’HC161 devices is asynchronous. A low level at the clear (CLR
) input sets all four of
the flip-flop outputs low, regardless of the levels of the CLK, load (LOAD
), or enable inputs.
The carry look-ahead circuitry provides for cascading counters for n-bit synchronous applications without
additional gating. Instrumental in accomplishing this function are ENP, ENT, and a ripple-carry output (RCO).
Both ENP and ENT must be high to count, and ENT is fed forward to enable RCO. Enabling RCO produces a
high-level pulse while the count is maximum (9 or 15 with Q
A
high). This high-level overflow ripple-carry pulse
can be used to enable successive cascaded stages. Transitions at ENP or ENT are allowed, regardless of the
level of CLK.
These counters feature a fully independent clock circuit. Changes at control inputs (ENP, ENT, or LOAD
) that
modify the operating mode have no effect on the contents of the counter until clocking occurs. The function of
the counter (whether enabled, disabled, loading, or counting) is dictated solely by the conditions meeting the
stable setup and hold times.