Nexperia USA Inc. 74HC4060PW,112

Overview

74HC4060PW,112 from Nexperia is a 14-stage binary ripple counter/divider with integrated RC or crystal oscillator circuitry, featuring 10 buffered outputs (Q3–Q9, Q11–Q13), asynchronous master reset (MR), and oscillator terminals (RS, RTC, CTC). It operates from 2.0 V to 6.0 V, delivers propagation delays as low as 6 ns at VCC = 6.0 V, and supports industrial temperature range (−40 °C to +125 °C) in TSSOP16 package - used in precision timing circuits requiring stable frequency division.

For engineers reviewing the 74HC4060PW,112 datasheet, 74HC4060PW,112 pinout, 74HC4060PW,112 application, or 74HC4060PW,112 equivalent, key selection criteria include oscillator configuration flexibility (RC vs. crystal), output stage count and tap points (Q3–Q13), MR timing behavior, supply voltage compatibility (2.0–6.0 V), and thermal performance in TSSOP16 packaging.

Technical Context

The 74HC4060PW,112 implements a synchronous-free ripple-carry architecture where each stage advances on the HIGH-to-LOW transition of RS, enabling cascaded division ratios up to 2¹⁴ (16384). Its internal oscillator supports two configurations: RC network (Rt/CTC, Rt/RTC) with frequency tunable from ~1 kHz to >1 MHz, or external crystal (via RTC/CTC pins) for high-stability timing.

Inputs include clamp diodes allowing interface to voltages exceeding VCC via current-limiting resistors; MR is active-HIGH and overrides all counter states asynchronously. Output drive capability is ±4.0 mA at VCC = 4.5 V, with VOH ≥ 3.98 V and VOL ≤ 0.26 V under load - ensuring robust TTL/CMOS interfacing across temperature extremes.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

TSSOP16 package (SOT403-1): plastic thin shrink small outline, 16 leads, body width 4.4 mm, 0.65 mm pitch, exposed pad not electrically connected (floating or tied to VCC per datasheet note).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with 74HC4060PW,112, the SO16 variant offers mechanical robustness and easier hand-soldering but sacrifices board-area efficiency and thermal performance; CD4060BE provides broader voltage range but lacks the noise immunity, speed, and input protection essential for mixed-signal embedded systems.

Availability

74HC4060PW,112 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial timer circuits, microcontroller clock dividers, LED flasher controllers, and power supply sequencing requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges.

Supply support for 74HC4060PW,112 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 delivering high-performance, reliable components for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications, with leadership in logic, discrete, and MOSFET technologies.

The 74HC4060 product line delivers integrated oscillator + ripple counter functionality for cost-sensitive, space-constrained timing applications - designed to replace discrete oscillator + counter combinations in control, instrumentation, and power management systems.

FAQ

Can the 74HC4060PW,112 operate with a 3.3 V supply?

Yes - the 74HC4060PW,112 is fully specified from 2.0 V to 6.0 V, including 3.3 V operation. At VCC = 3.3 V, VIH is 2.31 V (min), VIL is 0.99 V (max), and propagation delay is approximately 45 ns (RS→Q3), making it compatible with standard 3.3 V logic families without level translation.

What is the recommended external capacitor value for RC oscillator use?

Nexperia recommends Ct > 50 pF (up to practical limits) with Rt between 10 kΩ and 1 MΩ. For stable 1 kHz oscillation at VCC = 5 V, use Rt = 100 kΩ and Ct = 1 nF; this satisfies the Ct > stray capacitance requirement and avoids startup issues per datasheet Section 12.1.

How does the master reset (MR) interact with the oscillator?

MR is asynchronous and overrides all internal states: when asserted HIGH, all outputs go LOW immediately, halting oscillator activity and counter progression. Upon MR deassertion, the oscillator resumes from its natural phase - no reinitialization or lock-up occurs, ensuring deterministic restart behavior.

Is the exposed pad on the TSSOP16 package electrically connected?

No - the exposed pad in SOT403-1 (TSSOP16) is not an electrical terminal. Per Nexperia's datasheet Note (1) in Section 6.1, it has no electrical or mechanical requirement to be soldered; if connected, it must remain floating or be tied to VCC - never to GND or left unconnected with solder bridging.