CD4521BE Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock

Texas Instruments CD4521BE is a CMOS 24-stage frequency divider with supply range 3 V to 18 V, 50 pF load capability, and 7 tapped output stages in a 16-pin PDIP. From $0.60 in stock worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
Package / Visual Reference
CD4521BEDual-In-Line Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Dual-In-Line Packages
Pin Count
16
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.2337(MOQ 316)
Temp Range
-55.0°C to 125.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

Key Features

  • Wide supply voltage from 3 V to 18 V enabling use in 5 V TTL, 9 V battery, and 12 V industrial systems
  • 24-stage binary counter with outputs from the last 7 stages for flexible frequency division ratios
  • 50 pF load capacitance tolerance and CMOS logic compatibility for low-power clocking circuits

Applications

CD4521BE is commonly used as a programmable frequency divider in clocks, timers, and oscillator prescaler circuits requiring a wide supply range. Its 7 accessible output stages allow selectable division ratios from 2^17 to 2^24, suiting long-interval timing in industrial controllers and medical alarm systems. The 16-pin DIP form factor enables rapid prototyping and through-hole production without special tooling.

Specifications

Pbfree CodeYes
YTEOL15
Additional FeatureOUTPUTS FROM LAST 7 STAGES AVAILABLE
Count DirectionUP
Family4000/14000/40000
JESD-30 CodeR-PDIP-T16
JESD-609 Codee4
Load Capacitance (CL)50pF
Load/Preset InputNO
Logic IC TypeBINARY COUNTER
Max Frequency@Nom-Sup2000000Hz
Max I(ol)0.0024A
Mode of OperationASYNCHRONOUS
Number of Bits24
Number of Functions1
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeDIP16,.3
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleIN-LINE
Packing MethodTUBE
Power Supply Current-Max (ICC)3mA
Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup4500ns
Propagation Delay (tpd)12000ns
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Schmitt TriggerNO
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)18V
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)3V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)5V
Surface MountNO
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeMILITARY
Terminal FinishNickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)
Terminal FormTHROUGH-HOLE
Terminal Pitch2.54mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Trigger TypeNEGATIVE EDGE
fmax-Min6.5MHz
PackageDual-In-Line Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.90
Country of OriginMalaysia, Mexico

Datasheet

CD4521BE Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What division ratios are accessible on CD4521BE and which stages provide outputs?

CD4521BE is a 24-stage ripple-carry binary counter, with the last 7 stages providing tap outputs corresponding to division ratios of 2^17 through 2^24, ranging from 131072 to 16777216. This enables very long timing intervals from a standard crystal oscillator input at frequencies up to several megahertz.

Can CD4521BE operate in both 5 V microcontroller and 12 V industrial systems on the same design?

Yes, CD4521BE supports a supply voltage range of 3 V to 18 V, making it directly compatible with 5 V CMOS logic and 12 V industrial power rails. Output levels track the supply, so no level-shifting is required when interfacing to both 5 V microcontrollers and 12 V relay drivers in mixed-voltage industrial panels.

How does the load capacitance specification of CD4521BE affect oscillator circuit design?

The device is rated for 50 pF load capacitance on its outputs, which sets the maximum PCB trace and input capacitance budget. Exceeding 50 pF increases propagation delay and reduces maximum clock frequency. For high-speed prescaler designs above 1 MHz, keeping trace length under 10 cm and using buffer stages is recommended to stay within the 50 pF limit.

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About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (TI) is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. TI designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing chips used in industrial, automotive, consumer, communications, and enterprise systems.

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