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PC6 Product Description
The PC6 decodes the quadrature outputs of an incremental shaft encoder to drive standard up/down counters. The PC6-U, up count / down count version, can be connected to the inputs of common counters such as a 74193 or 40193. The PC6-C, clock, and direction version, can connect directly to the counters such as 4516 or 74169.
Please note: The encoder interface IC used in this product can be purchased separately (see the LS7183N-S & LS7184N-S pages).
Specifications
ENVIRONMENTAL
PARAMETER | MIN. | MAX. | UNITS |
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Operating Temperature | -40 | 70 | °C |
Electrostatic Discharge, Human Body Model | -2 | 2 | kV |
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
PARAMETER | MIN. | MAX. | UNITS | NOTES |
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Supply Voltage | 4.5 | 5.5 | Volts | - |
Supply Current | - | 100 | µA | A,B = 100KHz |
A,B Logic Low | - | 0.6 | Volts | - |
A,B Logic High | 3.1 | - | Volts | - |
A,B Frequency | - | 180 | kHz | - |
Sink Output Current | 1.75 | - | mA | Vout = 0.4V |
Source Output Current | 1.0 | - | mA | Vout = 4.5V |
Pulse Width of Clock Output | 4.0 | 8.0 | µS | 6µS typical |
* The clock output pulse width is 6µS.
PIN DESCRIPTIONS

PC6-X-X-X INPUT PIN-OUT
PIN | NAME | DESCRIPTION |
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1 | GND | Ground |
2 | I | Index |
3 | A | A channel |
4 | VCC | +5 VCC |
5 | B | B channel |
PC6-U-X-X OUTPUT PIN-OUT. UP COUNT / DOWN COUNT (LFLS7183)
PIN | NAME | DESCRIPTION |
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1 | GND | Ground |
2 | I | Index |
3 | /DNCK | Down clock |
4 | VCC | +5 VCC |
5 | /UPCK | Up clock |
PC6-C-X-X OUTPUT PIN-OUT. CLOCK, UP/DN (LFLS7184)
PIN | NAME | DESCRIPTION |
---|---|---|
1 | GND | Ground |
2 | I | Index |
3 | UP/DN | Up/Down |
4 | VCC | +5 VCC |
5 | /CLK | Clock output |
Index (Pin 2)
The index signal is routed unchanged, directly from the encoder.
PC6-U-x, pin 3 (LFLS7183).
Normally high, low-true. Down counts are enabled only when B leads A (clockwise rotation). One pulse is generated per encoder cycle using the PC6-U-1 and four pulses are generated using the PC6-U-4. For example, a 500 CPR encoder will produce five hundred clocks/rev. using the PC6-U-1 and 2000 clocks/rev. using the PC6-U-4. The external counter should count on the rising (high-going) edge of this output.
PC6-U-x, pin 5 (LFLS7183).
Normally high, low-true. Up counts are enabled only when A leads B (counterclockwise rotation). One pulse is generated per encoder cycle using the PC6-U-1 and four pulses are generated using the PC6-U-4. For example, a 500 CPR encoder will produce 500 clocks/rev. using the PC6-U-1 and 2000 clocks/rev. using the PC6-U-4. The external counter should count on the rising (high-going) edge of this output.
PC6-C-x, pin 3 (LFLS7184)
This output steers the external counter up or down. High = Up (A leads B), Low = Down (B leads A).
PC6-C-x, pin 5 (LFLS7184)
Normally high, low-true. One pulse is generated per encoder cycle using the PC6-C-1 and four pulses are generated using the PC6-C-4. For example, a 500 CPR encoder will produce 500 clocks/rev. using the PC6-C-1 and 2000 clocks/rev. using the PC6-C-4. The external counter should count on the rising (high-going) edge of this output.
Connector
The output connector on the PC6 is TE#640456-5.
TIMING DIAGRAMS
PC6-U-X-X, UP COUNT / DOWN COUNT (LFLS7183)
PC6-C-X-X, CLOCK, UP/DN (LFLS7184)
Notes
- For ordering information please see the Compatible Cables / Connectors section above.
- US Digital® warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for two years. See complete warranty for details.
Configuration Options |
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PC6 | - | Output U (Up and Down Clock) C (Clock and Direction) | - | Mode 1 (X1 Multiplication) 4 (X4 Multiplication) | - | Connector H5 (H5 Header) | |||||
PLEASE NOTE: This chart is for informational use only. Certain product configuration combinations are not available. Visit the PC6 product page for pricing and additional information. |