CD4532 DIP 8-Input Priority Encoder

Product Description: CD4532 DIP 8-Input Priority Encoder

The CD4532 DIP 8-Input Priority Encoder is a CMOS-based integrated circuit that provides an 8-input priority encoder function in a DIP-16 package. This encoder allows multiple input signals to be converted into a binary coded output (BCD or binary), with priority given to the highest-order active input. The CD4532 is designed for digital logic applications where you need to encode a large number of inputs into fewer output lines, ensuring that only the highest priority active input is encoded.

In an 8-input encoder, the IC generates a 3-bit binary code that represents the index of the highest-priority active input. If multiple inputs are active at the same time, the encoder will prioritize the input with the highest index (e.g., input 7 has the highest priority, followed by input 6, and so on). The IC also includes an enable (EN) input, which controls whether the encoding operation is enabled or disabled, and an output (O) pin, which provides the encoded output in the form of 3-bit binary code.

The CD4532 operates with a voltage range from 3V to 18V, making it compatible with both low-voltage and standard logic systems. It provides low power consumption, thanks to its CMOS technology, and is easy to integrate into breadboards, PCBs, and prototyping systems using its DIP-16 package.

Key Features:

• 8-Input Priority Encoder: Converts up to 8 input signals into a 3-bit binary output, prioritizing the highest-order active input.
• Binary Output: Outputs the binary coded decimal (BCD) or binary code corresponding to the highest-priority active input.
• Enable (EN) Input: The enable input allows you to enable or disable the encoding function.
• Wide Voltage Range: The IC operates over a voltage range of 3V to 18V, making it suitable for both low-voltage and standard logic systems.
• Low Power Consumption: Built using CMOS technology, the IC ensures low power dissipation, making it ideal for energy-efficient applications.
• DIP-16 Package: The DIP-16 package is convenient for breadboard and PCB integration, making it ideal for prototyping and custom electronics.
• High Noise Immunity: The design ensures reliable operation in environments with electrical noise, making it suitable for industrial and automotive applications.

Applications:

• Digital Logic Systems: The CD4532 is ideal for use in digital systems where multiple inputs need to be encoded into a smaller number of output lines, such as in multiplexers, data encoders, and control systems.
• Priority Encoding: Commonly used in systems that require priority encoding, such as interrupt controllers, where the highest-priority signal needs to be encoded and processed first.
• Keypad Encoders: The IC can be used to encode signals from keypads or buttons in devices like keypad input systems, security systems, and user interface panels.
• Data Communication: The CD4532 is useful in data communication systems where signals from multiple sources need to be prioritized and encoded for transmission over limited output channels.
• Signal Processing: It can be used in signal processing applications where different input signals need to be assigned a priority before being passed onto processing units, such as in data selectors and multiplexed systems.
• Alarm Systems: In alarm systems where multiple sensor inputs are used, the CD4532 can prioritize the alarm signals, ensuring the highest-priority alarm is processed first.
• Control Systems: The encoder is ideal for control systems where a specific action needs to be triggered based on the highest-priority input signal, such as in industrial automation or robotics.
• Embedded Systems: The CD4532 is well-suited for use in embedded systems that require priority encoding for signals like interrupts, status flags, or sensor inputs.

Package Included:

1 x CD4532 DIP 8-Input Priority Encoder

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