2-V to 5.5-V VCC Operation

Max tpd of 9.5 ns at 5 V

Typical VOLP (Output Ground Bounce)

<0.8 V at VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C

Typical VOHV (Output VOH Undershoot)

>2.3 V at VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C

Support Mixed-Mode Voltage Operation on

All Ports

Internal Look-Ahead for Fast Counting

Carry Output for n-Bit Cascading

Synchronous Counting

Synchronously Programmable

Ioff Supports Partial-Power-Down Mode

Operation

Latch-Up Performance Exceeds 100 mA Per

JESD 78, Class II

ESD Protection Exceeds JESD 22

− 2000-V Human-Body Model (A114-A)

− 200-V Machine Model (A115-A)

− 1000-V Charged-Device Model (C101)

description/ordering information

The ’LV161A devices are 4-bit synchronous

binary counters designed for 2-V to 5.5-V VCC

operation.

These synchronous, presettable counters feature an internal carry look-ahead for application in high-speed

counting designs. Synchronous operation is provided by having all flip-flops clocked simultaneously so that the

outputs change coincident with each other when so instructed by the count-enable (ENP, ENT) inputs and

internal gating. This mode of operation eliminates the output counting spikes that normally are associated with

synchronous (ripple-clock) counters. A buffered clock (CLK) input triggers the four flip-flops on the rising

(positive-going) edge of the clock waveform.

These counters are fully programmable; that is, they can be preset to any number between 0 and 9 or 15. As

presetting is synchronous, setting up a low level at the load input disables the counter and causes the outputs

to agree with the setup data after the next clock pulse, regardless of the levels of the enable inputs.

The clear function for the ’LV161A devices is asynchronous. A low level at the clear (CLR) input sets all four

of the flip-flop outputs low, regardless of the levels of the CLK, load (LOAD), or enable inputs.

The carry look-ahead circuitry provides for cascading counters for n-bit synchronous applications without

additional gating. Instrumental in accomplishing this function are ENP, ENT, and a ripple-carry output (RCO).

Both ENP and ENT must be high to count, and ENT is fed forward to enable RCO. Enabling RCO produces a

high-level pulse while the count is maximum (9 or 15 with QA high). This high-level overflow ripple-carry pulse

can be used to enable successive cascaded stages. Transitions at ENP or ENT are allowed, regardless of the

level of CLK.

These counters feature a fully independent clock circuit. Changes at control inputs (ENP, ENT, or LOAD) that

modify the operating mode have no effect on the contents of the counter until clocking occurs. The function of

the counter (whether enabled, disabled, loading, or counting) is dictated solely by the conditions meeting the

stable setup and hold times.

These devices are fully specified for partial-power-down applications using Ioff. The Ioff circuitry disables the

outputs, preventing damaging current backflow through the devices when they are powered down.