74HC173DB,118

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Flip-Flop
• Characteristics: High-speed operation, low power consumption
• Package: SOIC-16
• Essence: Digital Logic IC
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 pieces per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2V to 6V
• High-Level Input Voltage: 2V
• Low-Level Input Voltage: 0.8V
• High-Level Output Voltage: 4.2V
• Low-Level Output Voltage: 0.5V
• Maximum Operating Frequency: 80 MHz
• Propagation Delay Time: 13 ns
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. CLR (Clear) - Active LOW input for clearing the flip-flop
2. CP (Clock Pulse) - Input for clock signal
3. D (Data) - Input for data to be stored
4. Q0-Q3 (Outputs) - Outputs representing the stored data
5. GND (Ground) - Ground reference
6. Q3' (Complementary Output) - Complementary output of Q3
7. Q2' (Complementary Output) - Complementary output of Q2
8. Q1' (Complementary Output) - Complementary output of Q1
9. Q0' (Complementary Output) - Complementary output of Q0
10. VCC (Supply Voltage) - Positive supply voltage

Functional Features

• The 74HC173DB,118 is a quad D-type flip-flop with clear functionality.
• It operates at high speed and consumes low power, making it suitable for various digital applications.
• The flip-flop can store and synchronize data based on the clock signal.
• The clear input allows for resetting the flip-flop to a known state.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation enables efficient data processing. - Low power consumption helps in reducing energy usage. - Clear functionality provides flexibility in controlling the flip-flop's state.

Disadvantages: - Limited number of outputs (4) may restrict certain applications requiring more outputs. - The SOIC-16 package may not be suitable for space-constrained designs.

Working Principles

The 74HC173DB,118 is a positive-edge triggered D-type flip-flop. It stores data based on the rising edge of the clock pulse. When the clear input is activated (LOW), all outputs are set to a known state (usually LOW). The stored data remains unchanged until a new clock pulse arrives, causing the flip-flop to update its outputs with the new input data.

Detailed Application Field Plans

1. Digital Counters: The 74HC173DB,118 can be used as a building block for designing digital counters that require multiple flip-flops to store and propagate data.
2. State Machines: It can be utilized in state machines where sequential logic is required to control the system's behavior based on specific conditions.
3. Data Storage: The flip-flop can be employed for temporary storage of data in various digital systems, such as registers or buffers.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• 74HC273DB,118: Octal D-type flip-flop with similar characteristics but eight outputs instead of four.
• 74HC574DB,118: Octal D-type flip-flop with tri-state outputs, allowing for bus-oriented applications.
• 74HC373DB,118: Octal transparent latch with similar pin configuration and functionality.

Please note that the mentioned alternatives are just a few examples, and there are several other models available in the market with similar or different features.

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