CD4033 Decade Counter

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CD4033 belongs to the CD4XXX IC series. CD4033 consists of a 5 stage Johnson decade counter and an output decoder which converts the Johnson code to a 7 segment decoded output for driving one stage in a numerical display. A high RESET signal clears the decade counter to its zero counts. The counter is advanced one count at the positive clock signal transition if the CLOCK INHIBIT signal is low. Counter advancement via the clock line is inhibited when the CLOCK INHIBIT signal is high. The CLOCK INHIBIT signal can be used as a negative-edge clock if the clock line is held high. The IC always comes in a 16-pin hermetically sealed dual in line IC package (DIP).

What is a Decade Counter?

A decade/BCD counter is a serial digital counter which can count up to 10 decimal digits. It goes through 10 unique combinations of output & RESETS for every new clock input. A BCD counter can count 0000, 0001, 0010, 1000, 1001, 1010, 1011, 1110, 1111, 0000, and 0001 and so on.

CD4033 Key Features

High Voltage Types (20V Rating)
Decoded 7 Segment Display Outputs and Ripple Blanking
Counter and 7 Segment Decoding in One Package
Easily Interfaced with 7 Segment Display Types
Fully Static Counter Operation DC to 6MHz (typ.) at VDD = 10V
Ideal for Low-Power Displays
“Ripple Blanking” and Lamp Test
100% Tested for Quiescent Current at 20V
Standardized Symmetrical Output Characteristics
5V, 10V and 15V Parametric Ratings
Schmitt-Triggered Clock Inputs

CD4033 Pinout

Pin No	Pin Name	Description
1	CLK 1	Clock Signal 1
2	CLK INHIBIT 1	Clock Inhibit Signal
3	R-BLANKING IN	Ripple Blanking Input
4	R BLANIKING OUT	Ripple Blanking Output
5	C-OUT	Carry Out Signal
6	f	Output f of counter
7	g	Output g of counter
8	VSS	Source Supply Voltage
9	d	Output d of counter
10	a	Output a of counter
11	e	Output e of counter
12	b	Output b of counter
13	c	Output c of counter
14	L-TEST	Lamp Test Pint
15	R	Reset
16	VDD	Drain supply Voltage