Thanks John!

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Dan Nicoson

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From: Electronics_101@... [mailto:Electronics_101@...]On Behalf Of John Popelish
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 4:54 PM
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Subject: Re: [Electronics_101] Favorite CMOS binary counter

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Daniel Nicoson wrote:
> A very knowledgeable person has suggested that I uses a CMOS binary counter
> to set up a circuit used to test my SMPS.
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> I need to take a look at Digi-Key or Mouser and select a binary counter.
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> I think your basic commodity grade might work.
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> Any favorite IC's ?
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> I am working with 80kHz signal if that is a selection factor.

At that low a clock frequency, the 4000 series CMOS is plenty fast and
operates with a supply ranging from about 3 to 18 volts.? Some
counters you might use are: