Circuitmess Wacky Robot Marv Instructions Manual page 14

What is a decade counter?
A decade counter is a chip whose A decade counter is a chip whose
main task is counting impulses main task is counting impulses
in the decimal system in the decimal system. .
The voltage at which the counter The voltage at which the counter
operates is between 3 and 15V. The operates is between 3 and 15V
name of this chip is CD4017 name of this chip is
used in the electronics and automotive used in the electronics and automotive
industry, medical devices, and alarms. industry, medical devices, and alarms.
This chip consists of several input This chip consists of several input
and output pins, each with its own and output pins, each with its own
function (controlling changes in function (controlling changes in
output states, resetting the counter output states, resetting the counter
to the initial value, generating to the initial value, generating
sequential output signals, etc.). sequential output signals, etc.).
. The
CD4017, and it is , and it is