What is the name of this electronic component

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying an electronic component depicted in an attached image. Participants explore whether it is a counter, specifically a resettable counter, and consider alternative possibilities such as a multiplexer. The conversation includes technical details about the component's labeling and functionality.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that the component is a resettable counter, noting the label 'R' which suggests a reset function.
  • Others argue that it could also be a four-line multiplexer, indicating the need for more context to make a definitive identification.
  • One participant mentions that the component has inputs labeled Enable, Clock, and Reset, with outputs labeled A, B, C, and D.
  • Another participant identifies the component as a BDC/decade counter, suggesting it is almost equivalent to the 7490.
  • One participant notes that since the component is labeled "÷16", it could be a resettable 4-bit counter, equivalent to the 7493.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the exact identity of the component, with multiple competing views regarding its classification and functionality remaining unresolved.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks specific context about the application or circuit in which the component is used, and there are unresolved assumptions regarding the labeling and intended function of the component.

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file:///Users/ruairimangan-cliff/Desktop/Screen%20Shot%202014-04-23%20at%2017.06.29.png

what is the name of this component? (Attached)

is it a counter.
i can't find the name of it.
is there an exact name for this type of the component.
 

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06mangro said:
file:///Users/ruairimangan-cliff/Desktop/Screen%20Shot%202014-04-23%20at%2017.06.29.png

what is the name of this component? (Attached)

is it a counter.
i can't find the name of it.
is there an exact name for this type of the component.

It's kind of hard to see, but it does look like a resettable counter. Is the pin at the bottom Reset?
 
berkeman said:
It's kind of hard to see, but it does look like a resettable counter. Is the pin at the bottom Reset?

It is labeled with 'R' so I would assume so. I agree that this looks like a resettable counter but couldn't it also be a four line multiplexer? A little bit of context would help.
 
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Enable, Clock and Reset are the only inputs, and there are 4 outputs labeled A B C D. A 42 DEMUX would require 1 logic inputs...
 
@06mangro -- where did you see this component drawing?
 
06mangro said:
file:///Users/ruairimangan-cliff/Desktop/Screen%20Shot%202014-04-23%20at%2017.06.29.png

what is the name of this component? (Attached)

is it a counter.
i can't find the name of it.
is there an exact name for this type of the component.

This component is BDC/decade counter almost equivalent with 7490

berkeman said:
@06mangro -- where did you see this component drawing?
Crocodile Clips
 
Jony130 said:
This component is BDC/decade counter almost equivalent with 7490
Since its labeled "÷16", it would be a resettable 4-bit counter - equivalent to the 7493.
 

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