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Decade counter (SN74LS90)

The SN74LS90 is a decade counter (divide by 10). It consists of four master-slave flip-flops and logic for binary/BCD counting. It provides QA...QD outputs; can obtain a square wave of 10 (or cycle of 10) by connecting QD to the clock input. It has synchronous reset and preset. Widely used for BCD digit counters in educational projects.

Datasheet and Pin Diagram

The datasheet provides crucial technical information about this integrated circuit, including pin diagram, electrical characteristics and package information.

Official datasheet of the integrated circuit

The SN74LS90 decade counter is a fundamental component in digital electronics. Its configuration is 4 BCD outputs, 2 clock inputs. Its operation is based on the logic function .

Applications

  • BCD digit counters
  • Frequency dividers
  • Digital clocks
  • Event counters
  • Sequence generators

This integrated circuit is used in various digital logic applications and embedded systems.

Truth Table

The truth table illustrates the output of the SN74LS90 decade counter for each possible combination of its logic inputs.

CountQDQCQBQA
00000
10001
20010
30011
40100
50101
60110
70111
81000
91001

Technical Specifications

General Information

Gate Type

BCD Counter (mod-10)

Configuration

4 BCD outputs, 2 clock inputs

Electrical Characteristics

Operating Voltage

4.75V - 5.25V

Max Current

20mA

Propagation Delay

15ns typ

Temperature

0掳C to 70掳C

Package Information

Type

DIP-14

Pin Spacing

0.1" (2.54mm)

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Additional Information

To deepen your understanding of the SN74LS90 decade counter, you can consult additional resources on Boolean algebra and digital circuit design. Experimenting with circuit simulators or building physical circuits will help you consolidate your understanding.

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