Practical Electronics/IC/4046
| 4046 | |
|---|---|
| Logic Type | Analogue Digital Mixed |
| Function Family | PLL IC |
| Description | VCO, 2 Phase Comparators and Zener diode |
| Pins | 16 |
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| Functional Diagram | |
The 4046 contains one Voltage Controled Voltage that require external capacitor and two resistors, two differents phase comparators and a zener diode of 5.2V. Is used like a low frequency synthesizer, frequently used with 4020, 4022, 4024 and others frequency dividers.
Used in applications like FM and FSK demodulators, VCOs, etc.
