CD4541BM96E4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
CD4541BM96E4 is a programmable single-output timer IC from Texas Instruments in the CMOS 4000 logic family with a 14-pin SOIC package. It contains an RC oscillator, a 16-stage binary counter, and programmable output modes for generating accurate time delays and pulse trains. Available from stock worldwide.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- CD4541BM96E4 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.1191(MOQ 17500)
- Temp Range
- -55.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of CD4541BM96E4?
- 16-stage programmable binary counter with internal RC oscillator enables time delays from microseconds to hours using a single external RC network
- Selectable output modes including single-cycle and auto-repeat allow one IC to replace discrete 555 timer circuits in both monostable and astable configurations
- Wide supply voltage range from 3 V to 15 V in the CMOS 4000 family provides compatibility with both 5 V logic and 9 V–12 V legacy system supply rails
What is CD4541BM96E4 used for?
CD4541BM96E4 is used in appliance control panels, industrial timers, and alarm systems where a long programmable time delay of up to several hours must be generated with a minimal component count of two external passives. Its programmable counter division ratio and auto-reset mode make it suitable for watchdog reset timers, periodic sensor sampling triggers, and sequential lighting controllers in consumer and industrial products. The wide 3 V to 15 V supply range also allows direct use in 9 V battery-powered remote control and security devices without a voltage regulator.
What are the specifications of CD4541BM96E4?
| Pbfree Code | No |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Count Direction | UP |
| Family | 4000/14000/40000 |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G14 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50pF |
| Load/Preset Input | YES |
| Logic IC Type | BINARY COUNTER |
| Max I(ol) | 0.0126A |
| Mode of Operation | SYNCHRONOUS |
| Number of Bits | 16 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Packing Method | TR |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 18000ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 18000ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 18V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 3V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | MILITARY |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Trigger Type | POSITIVE EDGE |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
Where can I find the CD4541BM96E4 datasheet?
CD4541BM96E4 Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Texas Instruments
What are equivalent replacements for CD4541BM96E4?
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for CD4541BM96E4:
Counter, 4000/14000/40000 Series, Synchronous, Positive Edge Triggered, 16-Bit, Up Direction, CMOS, PDSO14
Binary Counter, 4000/14000/40000 Series, Synchronous, Positive Edge Triggered, 16-Bit, Up Direction, CMOS, PDSO14
Binary Counter, 4000/14000/40000 Series, Synchronous, Positive Edge Triggered, 1-Bit, Up Direction, CMOS, PDSO14
Binary Counter, 4000/14000/40000 Series, Synchronous, Positive Edge Triggered, 16-Bit, Up Direction, CMOS, PDSO14
Binary Counter, 4000/14000/40000 Series, Synchronous, Positive Edge Triggered, 1-Bit, Up Direction, CMOS, PDSO14
Frequently Asked Questions
How long a time delay can CD4541BM96E4 generate and what external components set the period?
CD4541BM96E4 can generate time delays from a few microseconds up to several hours by combining the internal RC oscillator frequency with the 16-stage binary counter's programmable division ratio. Only a single external resistor and capacitor connected to the RC pin set the oscillator period; selecting the 2^16 division gives a time-out roughly 65,536 times the oscillator period, enabling multi-hour delays with a 100 kΩ resistor and 10 µF capacitor.
What supply voltage does CD4541BM96E4 support and how does that affect its use in battery-powered designs?
CD4541BM96E4 operates from a supply voltage of 3 V to 15 V, making it directly compatible with a 9 V alkaline battery without a regulator and with 5 V TTL-logic systems. At 3 V supply the standby current remains in the microampere range, allowing months of battery life in low-duty-cycle timer applications such as periodic alarm wake-up circuits.
Can CD4541BM96E4 operate in a repeating pulse mode rather than a single-shot delay?
Yes, CD4541BM96E4 has a selectable auto-reset mode that automatically restarts the counter after each timeout, generating a continuous stream of output pulses with a period equal to 2^N times the RC oscillator period where N is 8, 10, 13, or 16 stages. This eliminates the need for external feedback logic to create a repeating timer, reducing the total circuit to the IC plus 2 passive components.
How does CD4541BM96E4 in a 14-pin SOIC compare to a 555 timer for a long-delay industrial timer application?
For delays beyond 10 seconds, CD4541BM96E4 requires a far smaller capacitor than a 555 timer because the internal 16-stage counter multiplies the RC period by up to 65,536 times. A 555 monostable achieving a 60-second delay needs a 100 µF electrolytic capacitor, while CD4541BM96E4 achieves the same delay with a compact 1 µF capacitor, reducing PCB area and eliminating the leakage-current accuracy problem of large electrolytic timing capacitors.
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