74LS78 DIP Dual Negative Edge Triggered J-K Flip-Flop with Preset, Common Clock & Common Clear

Product Description: 74LS78 DIP Dual Negative Edge Triggered J-K Flip-Flop with Preset, Common Clock & Common Clear

The 74LS78 is a Dual Negative Edge Triggered J-K Flip-Flop with Preset, Common Clock & Common Clear in a DIP-16 package, designed for use in digital systems that require high-speed and reliable bistable storage elements. This IC contains two independent J-K Flip-Flops, each with Preset and Clear inputs, but with a common clock and common clear, meaning both flip-flops are triggered by the same clock signal and can be cleared simultaneously. The flip-flops are negative-edge triggered, meaning they change states on the falling edge of the clock signal, providing stability and precision in sequential logic circuits.

The Preset and Clear inputs provide asynchronous control, allowing for immediate setting or resetting of the flip-flops, which is particularly useful for initialization or resetting a system to a known state. This makes the 74LS78an ideal component for registers, counters, state machines, and other digital systems requiring synchronized state changes with flexible control.

Features:

• Dual Negative Edge Triggered J-K Flip-Flops: Contains two J-K Flip-Flops that change state on the falling edge of the clock signal, providing edge-triggered functionality that ensures reliable data storage in sequential circuits.
• Common Clock: Both flip-flops are triggered by a common clock signal, simplifying the design of synchronized sequential circuits where multiple flip-flops need to operate in unison.
• Common Clear: The flip-flops share a common clear input, allowing for simultaneous resetting of both flip-flops to a known logic state (low), which is useful for system initialization or when clearing multiple states at once.
• Preset Input: Each flip-flop has an independent Preset input, which sets the output to a logic high state (1) asynchronously, enabling quick initialization of the flip-flop state.
• TTL Compatible: Fully compatible with Transistor-Transistor Logic (TTL), ensuring fast and reliable performance when integrated with TTL-based digital systems.
• Standard DIP-16 Package: The IC is housed in a DIP-16 package, ideal for easy handling, breadboarding, and integration into both prototype and production systems.
• Low Power Consumption: Designed for low power operation, making it suitable for battery-powered systems and energy-efficient designs.
• High-Speed Switching: Offers fast operation with minimal propagation delay, ideal for applications where speed is critical.
• Wide Voltage Range: Operates with a voltage range of 4.75V to 5.25V, providing compatibility with a variety of power supply configurations.
• Reliable and Durable: Engineered to deliver long-lasting performance, making it suitable for both consumer and industrial applications.

Applications:

• Registers and Memory Storage: The 74LS78 is widely used in registers where 1-bit of data must be stored per flip-flop, especially in digital data storage systems that require reliable, synchronized operation.
• Counters: Commonly used in binary counters, where J-K Flip-Flops toggle between states with each clock pulse. The common clock and clear inputs simplify the design of multi-bit counters.
• State Machines: Perfect for use in state machines where sequential transitions are controlled by a clock signal. The common clock allows for easy synchronization across multiple flip-flops in the state machine.
• Control Systems: Utilized in control systems where state changes need to occur based on a common clock, with the ability to preset or clear states as necessary for system resets or initialization.
• Pulse Generation: The 74LS78 can be used in pulse generation circuits or timing applications, where flip-flops store state data and trigger actions based on the clock.
• Sequential Logic Circuits: Ideal for sequential circuits such as sequencers or oscillators, where precise control over state transitions is necessary.
• Digital Dividers: Can be implemented in frequency dividers or divide-by-N circuits, where the state of the flip-flops is toggled in a controlled manner based on clock input.
• Embedded Systems: Integrated into embedded systems where J-K Flip-Flops are used to manage data flow and sequence control in microcontrollers or FPGA-based systems.

Package Included:

• 1 x 74LS78 Dual Negative Edge Triggered J-K Flip-Flop with Preset, Common Clock & Common Clear IC
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