{"product_id":"74hc73-dual-j-k-flip-flop-with-reset-ic-14-pin-dip-package","title":"74HC73 Dual J-K Flip-Flop with Reset IC - 14-Pin DIP Package","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\" id=\"p-rc_a14e8933b06df8db-92\"\u003eWhen your digital circuit needs a memory element that can do more than just latch a single bit of data, the 74HC73 is the classic hardware solution. \u003cspan class=\"citation-132 citation-end-132\"\u003eThis 14-pin integrated circuit contains two completely independent J-K flip-flops.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-131 citation-end-131\"\u003eWhile a standard D-type flip-flop only stores whatever is on its input, a J-K flip-flop has two control inputs (J and K) that give it four distinct modes of operation.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Depending on how you set the J and K pins, the chip can hold its current state, force the output High, force the output Low, or completely toggle its output back and forth every time a clock pulse arrives. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_a14e8933b06df8db-93\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-130 citation-end-130\"\u003eEach flip-flop inside the 74HC73 is negative-edge triggered, meaning the chip updates its output exactly when the clock signal transitions from a High state down to a Low state.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Additionally, each flip-flop features a dedicated, active-Low Reset pin. Pulling this pin to Ground instantly wipes the output back to zero, ignoring the clock and the J-K inputs entirely, which is essential for safely initializing a circuit when power is first turned on. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_a14e8933b06df8db-94\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-129\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-129\"\u003eDual Independent Flip-Flops:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-129 citation-end-129\"\u003e Packs two separate J-K memory circuits into a single 14-pin footprint, saving valuable space on your circuit board.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFour-Mode Logic Control:\u003c\/b\u003e The J and K inputs allow the chip to hold, set, reset, or toggle its output, making it highly adaptable for complex hardware state machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNegative-Edge Triggered:\u003c\/b\u003e Synchronizes logic updates precisely on the falling edge of your system clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAsynchronous Reset:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a dedicated clear pin for each flip-flop that instantly forces the outputs to a Low state for safety and initialization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Speed CMOS Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e Operates with blistering nanosecond switching speeds while drawing virtually zero idle current across a 2.0V to 6.0V range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Frequency Dividers:\u003c\/b\u003e By tying both the J and K inputs High, the chip turns into a toggle flip-flop, perfectly dividing an incoming clock frequency exactly in half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardware State Machines:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute fundamental building block for designing custom sequencers and logic controllers without writing microcontroller code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRipple Counters:\u003c\/b\u003e Easily cascaded together to build custom binary up or down counters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePushbutton Toggles:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent for converting a momentary pushbutton press into a push-on, push-off maintained switch when paired with a debouncing circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLogic Family:\u003c\/b\u003e 74HC High-Speed CMOS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLogic Function:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual J-K Flip-Flop with Reset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrigger Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Negative-Edge (High-to-Low transition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutput Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard Q and Inverted Not-Q outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Supply Voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.0V to 6.0V DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-DIP 0.300 inch width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default 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