CD4060BMG4

Logic counters, dividers, and other digital circuits form the foundation of the digital electronics world. The CD4060BMG4 is a type of programmable counter-divider integrated circuit, with a wide range of potential applications and a built-in clock oscillator. It is particularly useful for developing high-precision timing and frequency applications for both commercial and industrial use.

Application Field

The CD4060BMG4 is most commonly used for timed-based operations, such as pulse-width modulation, clocks, frequency dividers, and other similar functions. It is particularly suited to these types of applications due to the presence of a built-in oscillator, allowing the user to directly divide the input frequency without requiring additional components and external circuitry.

The fact that the outputs of the device can be disabled using the enable (ENAB) and reset (RES) pins also allows for complex periodic sequencing operations and other types applications to be created. This device is also useful in circuits making use of pulse-width modulation, such as motor speed controllers, lighting dimmers, and other circuits which require precise timing.

The high-reliability, low-power, high-speed, and high-flexibility of the device makes it well-suited to a variety of different applications, from commercial to industrial.

Working Principle

At its core, the circuit consists of a 14-stage ripple-through binary counter, a 14-stage divider, and a built-in oscillator. The counter and divider have separate clock and reset inputs. The device can be programmed to output either the number of 16 pulses output for each one input pulse or one pulse for each 16 input pulses.

For each input pulse, the circuit will count up until it reaches the maximum 14-bit value, which is referred to as the modulus. After each complete cycle, the output will begin to count down until the lowest value is reached; this is referred to as the remainder. The preset outputs can be used to set the modulus and remainder to any desired values.

The oscillator can be used to create a clock signal, which will continuously divide by a predetermined frequency. This frequency can be fine-tuned using a resistor and a capacitor connected to the OSC pin. The RESET pin can also be used to reset the counter, allowing for complex operations to be carried out in a highly precise manner.

The flexibility of the device ensures that it can be used for a variety of applications, from audio and video timing to instrumentation and even scientific applications. Its TTL-compatible inputs and outputs, low power consumption, and ease-of-use make it an ideal choice for applications which require reliable, accurate, and precise timing and counting.