Nexperia USA Inc. 74HC4060DB-Q100J

Overview

74HC4060DB-Q100 from Nexperia is an automotive-qualified 14-stage binary ripple counter/divider with integrated RC/crystal oscillator, featuring 10 buffered outputs (Q3–Q9, Q11–Q13), asynchronous master reset (MR), and operation across 2.0–6.0 V supply. It advances on the HIGH-to-LOW transition of RS and supports crystal or external clock input at RS. Used in engine control timing, body electronics watchdogs, and infotainment system power-up sequencing.

For engineers reviewing the 74HC4060DB-Q100 datasheet, 74HC4060DB-Q100 pinout, 74HC4060DB-Q100 application, or 74HC4060DB-Q100 equivalent, this page delivers verified AEC-Q100 Grade 1 specifications, SSOP16 package mapping, oscillator design constraints, and automotive-grade timing behavior - all confirmed against Nexperia's Rev. 5 (2024) product data sheet.

Technical Context

The device implements a synchronous 14-bit ripple-carry counter with dedicated oscillator terminals (RS, RTC, CTC) enabling configurable RC or parallel-resonant crystal oscillation. Its internal oscillator operates without external active components, and RS serves as both oscillator input and external clock entry point - requiring RTC/CTC to be left floating when bypassed.

Counter stages advance on the falling edge of RS; MR forces all outputs LOW asynchronously. Input clamp diodes allow interfacing to voltages exceeding VCC via current-limiting resistors, and CMOS-level inputs (74HC variant) ensure compatibility with 3.3 V and 5 V logic domains across -40 °C to +125 °C ambient.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

74HC4060DB-Q100 is housed in a 16-pin SSOP package (SOT338-1), measuring 4.4 mm × 5.3 mm × 1.8 mm with 0.65 mm lead pitch. The package features gull-wing leads optimized for automated optical inspection and reflow soldering in high-reliability automotive PCB assembly.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar binary counter/oscillator applications.

Compared with 74HC4060DB-Q100, the D-Q100 offers legacy SOIC compatibility but larger footprint and higher thermal impedance, while the BQ-Q100 delivers superior thermal performance and AOI support in a 40 % smaller area - making DB-Q100 the balanced choice for mid-density SSOP designs requiring proven manufacturability and moderate thermal headroom.

Availability

74HC4060DB-Q100 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for engine control units, body electronics modules, ADAS camera synchronization, and electric power steering systems requiring stable component supply with full AEC-Q100 traceability.

Supply support for 74HC4060DB-Q100 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Nexperia is a global semiconductor expert focused on essential efficiency technologies, delivering high-performance logic, analog, and MOSFET solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets.

The 74HC4060-Q100 series belongs to Nexperia's automotive logic portfolio, designed specifically to replace discrete timing circuits in safety-critical vehicle subsystems while meeting stringent AEC-Q100 Grade 1 reliability and temperature requirements.

FAQ

Can the 74HC4060DB-Q100 operate with a 3.3 V supply?

Yes. The device is fully specified from 2.0 V to 6.0 V, including 3.3 V nominal operation. At VCC = 3.3 V, VIH is 2.31 V (min), VIL is 0.99 V (max), and propagation delay increases to ~50 ns (RS→Q3), maintaining reliable timing in mixed-voltage automotive domains.

What happens if RTC and CTC are left unconnected when using an external clock at RS?

RTC and CTC must be left floating when RS is driven by an external clock. Leaving them unconnected meets this requirement and prevents unintended oscillator loading or parasitic resonance that could destabilize the external clock signal or cause metastability in the first flip-flop stage.

Is the MR pin compatible with open-drain microcontroller GPIOs?

Yes. MR is active-HIGH and CMOS-compatible, so it can be driven directly by an open-drain GPIO pulled up to VCC via a 10 kΩ resistor. The input leakage current is ±1.0 μA max, ensuring minimal pull-up current and fast assertion (<100 ns) even with weak pull-ups.

Does the 74HC4060DB-Q100 support crystal frequencies above 1 MHz?

Yes. The oscillator circuit supports crystals from 100 kHz to over 20 MHz depending on load capacitance and drive level. For 1–10 MHz crystals, use C3 = 22–37 pF and Rbias = 100 kΩ–1 MΩ per Figure 11; maximum frequency is limited by internal inverter gain and external crystal ESR, not by the IC itself.