CD4521BM96 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

The CD4521BM96 is a CMOS 24-stage binary ripple counter and frequency divider from the 4000-series logic family, providing tapped outputs from the last 7 stages for flexible divide ratios. It operates over a wide voltage range in a 16-pin SOIC package. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
Package / Visual Reference
CD4521BM96Small Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
16
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.2623(MOQ 250)
Temp Range
-55.0°C to 125.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

Key Features

  • 24-stage binary counter with outputs available from the last 7 stages (stages 18–24) enables divide-by ratios from 262,144 to 16,777,216
  • Wide CMOS supply voltage range (3 V to 15 V typical for 4000-series) allows direct interfacing with both 5 V TTL and 3.3 V logic systems
  • Low quiescent power consumption inherent to CMOS technology makes it ideal for battery-powered clock divider and timing applications
  • Upward count direction with ripple-carry architecture provides a simple, reliable frequency division solution with minimal external components

Applications

The CD4521BM96 is widely used as a crystal oscillator frequency divider to generate sub-Hz timing references from standard MHz oscillator crystals in real-time clocks and long-interval timers. It also serves as a programmable clock prescaler in microcontroller-based systems where a lower-frequency clock is derived from a high-speed system oscillator. The device is additionally used in industrial timers, pulse counters, and sequential event generators where large integer divide ratios are required.

Specifications

Pbfree CodeYes
YTEOL15
Additional FeatureOUTPUTS FROM LAST 7 STAGES AVAILABLE
Count DirectionUP
Family4000/14000/40000
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G16
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 CodeSOP16,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE
Packing MethodTR
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
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 MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeMILITARY
Terminal FinishNickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch1.27mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)30
Trigger TypeNEGATIVE EDGE
fmax-Min6.5MHz
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.90
Country of OriginMexico

Datasheet

CD4521BM96 Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for CD4521BM96:

CD4521BMTTexas Instruments

Binary Counter, 4000/14000/40000 Series, Asynchronous, Negative Edge Triggered, 24-Bit, Up Direction, CMOS, PDSO16

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CD4521BMTexas Instruments

Binary Counter, 4000/14000/40000 Series, Asynchronous, Negative Edge Triggered, 24-Bit, Up Direction, CMOS, PDSO16

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CD4521BNSRTexas Instruments

Binary Counter, 4000/14000/40000 Series, Asynchronous, Negative Edge Triggered, 24-Bit, Up Direction, CMOS, PDSO16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What divide ratios are available from the CD4521BM96?

The CD4521BM96 provides output taps from stages 18 through 24, corresponding to divide-by ratios of 262,144 (2^18) through 16,777,216 (2^24). These large division factors are ideal for generating very low frequency signals from standard MHz crystal oscillators in timing and clock generation circuits.

What supply voltage range does the CD4521BM96 support?

As a member of the CMOS 4000-series family, the CD4521BM96 operates over a wide supply voltage range, typically 3 V to 15 V, making it compatible with 3.3 V, 5 V, and 12 V logic systems. This versatility simplifies integration into both legacy and modern low-voltage designs.

What is the package type of the CD4521BM96?

The CD4521BM96 is housed in a 16-pin SOIC (M96 suffix indicates the SOIC package on tape and reel). The surface-mount SOIC package is suitable for automated PCB assembly and provides a smaller footprint than through-hole DIP alternatives while remaining easy to hand-solder for prototyping.

Can the CD4521BM96 be used with a 32.768 kHz watch crystal?

Yes, the CD4521BM96 can divide a 32.768 kHz crystal oscillator output. Using the stage-15 equivalent or combining it with other dividers produces 1 Hz and other useful sub-second timing signals. However, for a 1 Hz output from 32.768 kHz, a 15-stage divider (like the CD4521 used at stage 15) or a CD4060 is more commonly used, and the CD4521 covers even larger division factors.

What is the difference between the CD4521 and the CD4060?

The CD4521BM96 is a 24-stage binary counter with no built-in oscillator, requiring an external clock source, and provides taps from the last 7 stages (stages 18–24). The CD4060 is a 14-stage binary counter with an integrated oscillator/inverter circuit, providing taps from stages 4–10 and 12–14. The CD4521 is preferred when a very large divide ratio is needed from an existing clock signal, while the CD4060 integrates the oscillator for standalone timer applications.

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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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