CD4017

ICs

Also known as: CD4017 Decade Counter, 4017 Johnson Counter

CD4017 pinout diagram
PinNameFunction
1Q5Decoded output 5
2Q1Decoded output 1
3Q0Decoded output 0
4Q2Decoded output 2
5Q6Decoded output 6
6Q7Decoded output 7
7Q3Decoded output 3
8GNDGround (VSS)
9Q8Decoded output 8
10Q9Decoded output 9
11Q4Decoded output 4
12COCarry Out - pulses high after every 10 clocks, for cascading
13CIClock Inhibit - HIGH pauses counting, LOW enables it
14CLOCKClock input - counter advances on rising edge
15MRMaster Reset - HIGH resets counter to Q0
16VDDPositive supply voltage

Summary

CMOS decade counter/divider IC. Turns a stream of clock pulses into 10 sequential decoded outputs (Q0-Q9) — the classic partner for a 555 timer in LED chasers, sequencers, and simple event counters.