CD74HC173E High-Speed CMOS Logic Quad D-Type Flip-Flop

The CD74HC173E is a high-speed CMOS Logic Quad D-Type Flip-Flop with clear, designed and manufactured by the renowned electronics company, Texas Instruments. This integrated circuit is a crucial component in digital systems, where it is used to store and transfer data. The flip-flop is edge-triggered, capturing data on the rising edge of a clock signal, which makes it suitable for a variety of synchronous applications.

Each flip-flop has individual clear and clock inputs, as well as a common clear input, which allows for greater flexibility in control operations. The outputs can be put in either a high-impedance state or a normal logic state, enabling the direct drive of data busses with its 3-state outputs. The CD74HC173E is typically used in buffer storage, shift registers, and as holding registers, making it an essential building block in digital circuit design.

The device operates over a broad voltage range from 2V to 6V and offers a balanced propagation delay and transition times. This makes it compatible with TTL logic levels while also offering the speed and power consumption benefits of CMOS technology. The CD74HC173E is known for its low power consumption, which is critical in battery-powered and energy-efficient applications.

Encased in a standard 16-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package), the CD74HC173E is easy to integrate into a wide range of electronic circuits. Its robust design ensures reliable operation over the extended industrial temperature range, making it suitable for harsh environments.

For engineers and designers looking for a reliable and high-performance solution for data storage and transfer in their digital logic circuits, the CD74HC173E from Texas Instruments is an excellent choice. Its combination of high-speed operation, wide operating voltage range, and low power consumption makes it a versatile component for modern electronics design.