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Texas Instruments CD74HCT161E — Microcontrollers & Processors (MCU / MPU / DSP)

CD74HCT161E 4-bit binary counter, 20 MHz, 16-DIP

MPNCD74HCT161E
End of Life

Texas Instruments 74HCT series 4-bit binary counter, CD74HCT161E, synchronous timing, 20 MHz count rate, asynchronous reset, negative-edge trigger, 16-DIP through-hole package.

$0.62Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging16-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Series74HCT
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

CD74HCT161E specifications
ParameterValue
Series74HCT
Logic typeBinary Counter
Trigger typeNegative Edge
MountingThrough Hole
Supply voltage4.5 V ~ 5.5 V
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 125°C
ResetAsynchronous
TimingSynchronous
PackageTube
DirectionUp
Count rate20 MHz
Case16-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm)
Number of elements1
Number of bits per element4

Product details

20 MHz synchronous binary counter with asynchronous reset

The CD74HCT161E is a 4-bit binary counter from the 74HCT series, clocked at a 20 MHz count rate with synchronous timing — all four bits update on the same negative clock edge, eliminating ripple skew across the outputs. The asynchronous reset clears the counter to zero independent of the clock state, useful for power-on initialization or immediate reset without waiting for a clock edge.

Military temperature range and through-hole package

Housed in a 16-pin DIP with 0.300-inch (7.62 mm) body width, the through-hole package mates with standard DIP sockets or can be hand-soldered into a PCB — no reflow profile needed.

Active lifecycle and compliance

ROHS3 compliant — no restricted substance exemptions expiring, which simplifies compliance for EU-market equipment and avoids the need for an exemption review during the product lifecycle.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest functional second-source to CD74HCT161E?

The CD74HCT390E is also a 74HCT-series counter, but it is a dual decade counter (two independent 4-bit decade counters) rather than a single 4-bit binary counter. The CD74HCT161E counts binary 0-15; the CD74HCT390E counts 0-9 per section. They are not pin-compatible or direct replacements — a board redesign would be required to swap between them.