Fairchild 9316FM binary counter, series *, Bulk package, active lifecycle stage, RoHS non-compliant.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | * |
| Package | Bulk |
The Fairchild 9316FM is a binary counter that increments a binary output on each clock pulse.
However, it is marked RoHS non-compliant, so designs requiring lead-free assembly or EU RoHS exemption documentation will need to verify acceptance or plan for an exemption. For legacy maintenance or military/aerospace builds where tin-lead solder is still specified, this part fits without compliance friction.
The 9316FM is a binary counter from the 9300-series TTL family, while the 74LS163 is a 4-bit synchronous binary counter from the 74LS family. Both perform binary counting, but they are from different logic families and may have different pinouts, timing, and output drive characteristics. The evidence does not confirm direct equivalence — check both datasheets for pin compatibility before substituting.
The 9316FM is a binary counter. It counts clock pulses and presents the accumulated count as a binary output on its parallel output pins. Typical uses include frequency division, event counting, and building timing chains in TTL logic systems.