CD4521 DIP 24-Stage Frequency Divider And Oscillator

Product Description: CD4521 DIP 24-Stage Frequency Divider and Oscillator

The CD4521 DIP 24-Stage Frequency Divider and Oscillator is a CMOS-based integrated circuit designed to provide a 24-stage frequency divider and oscillator in a single package. This versatile IC is capable of dividing input frequencies by factors of up to 2^24 (approximately 16.8 million) and can be used in various applications where precise frequency division or clock generation is required.

The CD4521 can function as both a frequency divider and an oscillator depending on the configuration. In the frequency divider mode, it takes an input clock signal and divides it by a factor determined by the number of stages in the divider. The oscillator mode allows the IC to generate a stable square wave output at a frequency determined by an external resistor and capacitor connected to the IC. The IC also features a reset input to initialize the divider circuit and start the counting process from a known state.

With its DIP-16 package, the CD4521 is easy to integrate into breadboards, PCBs, and prototyping projects. It operates within a wide voltage range (3V to 18V), ensuring compatibility with both low-voltage and standard logic systems, while providing low power consumption thanks to its CMOS technology.

Key Features:

• 24-Stage Frequency Divider: Divides input frequencies by factors of 2^24 (approximately 16.8 million), making it ideal for high-precision frequency division applications.
• Oscillator Functionality: Can be configured as an oscillator to generate square wave output signals at a frequency determined by external components.
• Wide Frequency Range: The IC supports a wide range of input frequencies, making it suitable for various applications, from low-frequency clocks to high-frequency signal processing.
• Reset Input: Includes a reset input (RST) to initialize the frequency divider circuit, ensuring predictable and reliable operation.
• Low Power Consumption: Built with CMOS technology, the IC ensures low power dissipation, making it suitable for battery-operated and energy-efficient applications.
• Wide Voltage Range: Operates from 3V to 18V, making it compatible with both low-voltage and standard logic systems.
• DIP-16 Package: The DIP-16 package makes it easy to integrate into breadboards, PCBs, and prototype systems.
• High Noise Immunity: Offers stable and reliable operation even in electrically noisy environments, making it ideal for use in industrial or automotive applications.

Applications:

• Frequency Dividers: The CD4521 is ideal for use as a frequency divider in systems that require a precise division of input clock frequencies, such as in timing circuits, frequency counters, and signal processing applications.
• Clock Generation: The IC can be used to generate clock signals for various digital systems, including microcontrollers, FPGA circuits, and digital logic circuits.
• Frequency Synthesis: The CD4521 can be part of a frequency synthesis system where it generates multiple lower frequencies from a high-frequency source, ideal for use in communication systems, radio transmitters, or signal processing.
• Timing Applications: It can be used in timing circuits to generate precise time delays or timing intervals, such as in event counters, oscillators, and pulse generators.
• Signal Conditioning: The frequency divider mode is perfect for signal conditioning in systems where high-frequency signals need to be divided or scaled down to lower frequencies for use in digital counters, measuring instruments, or sampling circuits.
• Embedded Systems: The CD4521 is ideal for use in embedded systems that require clock generation, frequency division, or oscillator circuits in applications like data acquisition, signal monitoring, or communication modules.
• Radio Frequency Applications: In RF (radio frequency) systems, it can be used to divide high-frequency signals to produce intermediate frequencies for use in radio transmitters and receivers.

Package Included:

1 x CD4521 DIP 24-Stage Frequency Divider and Oscillator

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