Fairchild/ON Semiconductor 74VHC163MX

74VHC163MX Overview
The Mounting Type for this particular component is Surface Mount, meaning it can be mounted directly onto a surface without the need for additional hardware. The Supplier Device Package is 16-SOIC, indicating that it has 16 leads in a small outline integrated circuit package. The Packaging for this component is Tape & Reel (TR), which is a common method of packaging electronic components for shipping and storage. However, the Part Status for this component is listed as Obsolete, meaning it is no longer being produced. The Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) for this component is 1 (Unlimited), indicating that it is not sensitive to moisture. The Base Part Number for this component is 74VHC163, which is a standard part number used to identify this specific component. The Reset for this component is Synchronous, meaning it can be reset at specific intervals. It has a Number of Bits per Element of 4, indicating that it can process 4 bits of information at a time. The Trigger Type for this component is Positive Edge, meaning it responds to a positive voltage change. Lastly, the Count Rate for this component is 125MHz, indicating its maximum operating frequency.

74VHC163MX Features
Embedded in the 16-SOIC (0.154, 3.90mm Width) package
4 bits per element

74VHC163MX Applications
There are a lot of ON Semiconductor 74VHC163MX Counters & Dividers applications.

Frequency division
Time delay circuits
POWER COMPUTATION
Communications Digital Frequency Synthesizers;
Divide-by"N" counters/frequency synthesizers
Timing applications
Programmable decade counters
Fixed and programmable divide-by-10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2 counters
Time Out Timer for Consumer-Application Industrial Controls
Dual Up Counters