General Description

The 74F401 Cycle Redundancy Check (CRC) Generator/Checker provides an advanced tool for implementing the

most widely used error detection scheme in serial digital data handling systems. A 3-bit control input selects one-ofeight generator polynomials.

Features

■Eight selectable polynomials

■Error indicator

■Separate preset and clear controls

■Automatic right justification

■Fully compatible with all TTL logic families

■14-pin package

■9401 equivalent

■Typical applications:

Floppy and other disk storage systems

Digital cassette and cartridge systems

Data communication systems