The HEF4024BT is a high-performance, 7-stage binary counter integrated circuit (IC) produced by NXP Semiconductors. This IC is part of the HEF4000 family, which is renowned for its robustness and versatility in various electronic applications. The HEF4024BT is designed to count the number of pulses it receives, which is a fundamental function in digital electronics for timing and control applications.

Manufactured with silicon gate CMOS technology, the HEF4024BT ensures low power consumption and a broad voltage operating range, making it suitable for battery-operated devices and energy-conscious applications. The counter advances on the negative-going transition of the input clock signal, which adds to its flexibility in system design.

Key Features

• Voltage Range: The HEF4024BT operates across a wide voltage range of 3V to 15V, accommodating various power supply levels and ensuring compatibility with both TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) and CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) level inputs.
• Counter Configuration: This device features a 7-stage ripple-carry binary counter, which can be used in frequency division or as a time delay element in digital circuits.
• Output Capability: The counter's outputs are capable of driving 15 LSTTL loads, which means it can directly interface with low-power Schottky TTL logic without additional buffering.
• Temperature Range: The IC is designed to operate over a wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for industrial applications.
• Package: The HEF4024BT comes in a 14-pin SO package, which is ideal for space-constrained applications and is well-suited for surface mount technology (SMT).

Applications

The versatile nature of the HEF4024BT allows it to be used in various applications, including timers, frequency dividers, counters, and control systems. Its low power consumption and wide voltage range make it an excellent choice for portable electronics, consumer electronics, and automated systems that require reliable timekeeping or event counting.