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CD4047BE Astable / Monostable Multivibrator CMOS IC — DIP-14, 3–15V, 50% Duty (5-Pack)

CD4047BE Astable / Monostable Multivibrator CMOS IC DIP-14, 3–15V, 50% Duty (5-Pack)

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CD4047BE Astable / Monostable Multivibrator CMOS IC — DIP-14, 3–15V, 50% Duty Cycle (5-Pack)

The CD4047BE is a CMOS low-power astable/monostable multivibrator IC in a DIP-14 package. In astable mode, it generates a continuous square wave with a precise 50% duty cycle using a single external R/C network. In monostable mode, it generates a single output pulse of defined width triggered by a rising or falling edge. With 3–15V supply range and complementary Q/̅Q outputs, it is widely used as the oscillator and gate driver in low-power inverter circuits, DC-AC inverters, and pulse generation applications.

Key Specifications

Parameter Value
Package DIP-14 (through-hole)
Supply Voltage 3V – 15V
Operating Modes Astable (free-running) + Monostable (one-shot)
Duty Cycle (astable) 50% (fixed, complementary Q/̅Q outputs)
Frequency (astable) f ≈ 1 / (4.4 × R × C)
Pulse Width (monostable) t ≈ 2.48 × R × C
Output Current ±1mA (CMOS, low drive)
Operating Temperature -55°C to +125°C
Quantity 5 pieces

CD4047 vs NE555 vs CD4047 — Oscillator Comparison

Feature CD4047BE NE555 (astable) CD4060
Duty cycle Fixed 50% Adjustable (>50%) 50% (with divider)
Complementary outputs Yes (Q + ̅Q) No No
Supply voltage 3–15V 4.5–15V 3–15V
Best for 50% duty inverter driver, push-pull oscillator Adjustable duty PWM, timer Frequency divider chain

Why Choose CD4047BE?

  • Fixed 50% duty cycle — essential for push-pull and half-bridge inverter topologies that require equal on-time for both switches
  • Complementary Q/̅Q outputs — directly drives both sides of a push-pull transformer driver without additional logic
  • 3–15V supply — works from 3V battery to 12V/15V supply
  • Both astable and monostable — one IC covers oscillator and one-shot timer applications
  • 5-pack value — sufficient for multiple inverter and timer builds

Compatible With / Common Use Cases

  • DC-AC inverter oscillator: CD4047BE astable mode at 50Hz (R=47kΩ, C=100nF) drives push-pull MOSFET stage (IRF540N) for 12V→220V inverter
  • Half-bridge inverter driver: Q and ̅Q outputs drive two MOSFETs/IGBTs in complementary switching
  • Ultrasonic transducer driver: 40kHz astable oscillator for ultrasonic cleaner or distance sensor
  • Monostable pulse generator: One-shot pulse for debounce, delay, or trigger circuits
  • Frequency generator: Adjustable frequency square wave from audio (20Hz) to ~500kHz

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I calculate R and C for a 50Hz inverter oscillator with CD4047?
A: In astable mode: f = 1 / (4.4 × R × C). For f=50Hz: R × C = 1 / (4.4 × 50) = 0.00454. Choose C=100nF (0.1μF), then R = 0.00454 / 0.0000001 = 45.4kΩ. Use 47kΩ standard value for ~48Hz, or 43kΩ for ~52Hz. Fine-tune with a trimmer potentiometer in series with R.

Q: Can CD4047BE directly drive MOSFET gates for an inverter?
A: CD4047BE output current is only ~1mA (CMOS), insufficient to drive MOSFET gates directly at high frequency. Use a gate driver IC (IR2104S, TC4420, UCC27524) or a totem-pole buffer (two BC547/BC557 transistors) between CD4047 outputs and MOSFET gates. For low-frequency (50–60Hz) inverters with small MOSFETs (<10nC gate charge), direct drive may work at reduced switching speed.

Q: What is the maximum frequency for CD4047BE?
A: CD4047BE can oscillate up to approximately 1–2MHz at 15V supply. At 5V, maximum reliable frequency is ~500kHz. For audio and ultrasonic frequencies (20Hz–100kHz), CD4047BE is fully adequate. For higher frequencies, use a dedicated oscillator IC (74HC14 RC oscillator, Si5351 PLL).

Package Contents

  • 5× CD4047BE Astable/Monostable Multivibrator CMOS IC (DIP-14)
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CD4047BE Astable / Monostable Multivibrator CMOS IC — DIP-14, 3–15V, 50% Duty Cycle (5-Pack)

The CD4047BE is a CMOS low-power astable/monostable multivibrator IC in a DIP-14 package. In astable mode, it generates a continuous square wave with a precise 50% duty cycle using a single external R/C network. In monostable mode, it generates a single output pulse of defined width triggered by a rising or falling edge. With 3–15V supply range and complementary Q/̅Q outputs, it is widely used as the oscillator and gate driver in low-power inverter circuits, DC-AC inverters, and pulse generation applications.

Key Specifications

Parameter Value
Package DIP-14 (through-hole)
Supply Voltage 3V – 15V
Operating Modes Astable (free-running) + Monostable (one-shot)
Duty Cycle (astable) 50% (fixed, complementary Q/̅Q outputs)
Frequency (astable) f ≈ 1 / (4.4 × R × C)
Pulse Width (monostable) t ≈ 2.48 × R × C
Output Current ±1mA (CMOS, low drive)
Operating Temperature -55°C to +125°C
Quantity 5 pieces

CD4047 vs NE555 vs CD4047 — Oscillator Comparison

Feature CD4047BE NE555 (astable) CD4060
Duty cycle Fixed 50% Adjustable (>50%) 50% (with divider)
Complementary outputs Yes (Q + ̅Q) No No
Supply voltage 3–15V 4.5–15V 3–15V
Best for 50% duty inverter driver, push-pull oscillator Adjustable duty PWM, timer Frequency divider chain

Why Choose CD4047BE?

  • Fixed 50% duty cycle — essential for push-pull and half-bridge inverter topologies that require equal on-time for both switches
  • Complementary Q/̅Q outputs — directly drives both sides of a push-pull transformer driver without additional logic
  • 3–15V supply — works from 3V battery to 12V/15V supply
  • Both astable and monostable — one IC covers oscillator and one-shot timer applications
  • 5-pack value — sufficient for multiple inverter and timer builds

Compatible With / Common Use Cases

  • DC-AC inverter oscillator: CD4047BE astable mode at 50Hz (R=47kΩ, C=100nF) drives push-pull MOSFET stage (IRF540N) for 12V→220V inverter
  • Half-bridge inverter driver: Q and ̅Q outputs drive two MOSFETs/IGBTs in complementary switching
  • Ultrasonic transducer driver: 40kHz astable oscillator for ultrasonic cleaner or distance sensor
  • Monostable pulse generator: One-shot pulse for debounce, delay, or trigger circuits
  • Frequency generator: Adjustable frequency square wave from audio (20Hz) to ~500kHz

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I calculate R and C for a 50Hz inverter oscillator with CD4047?
A: In astable mode: f = 1 / (4.4 × R × C). For f=50Hz: R × C = 1 / (4.4 × 50) = 0.00454. Choose C=100nF (0.1μF), then R = 0.00454 / 0.0000001 = 45.4kΩ. Use 47kΩ standard value for ~48Hz, or 43kΩ for ~52Hz. Fine-tune with a trimmer potentiometer in series with R.

Q: Can CD4047BE directly drive MOSFET gates for an inverter?
A: CD4047BE output current is only ~1mA (CMOS), insufficient to drive MOSFET gates directly at high frequency. Use a gate driver IC (IR2104S, TC4420, UCC27524) or a totem-pole buffer (two BC547/BC557 transistors) between CD4047 outputs and MOSFET gates. For low-frequency (50–60Hz) inverters with small MOSFETs (<10nC gate charge), direct drive may work at reduced switching speed.

Q: What is the maximum frequency for CD4047BE?
A: CD4047BE can oscillate up to approximately 1–2MHz at 15V supply. At 5V, maximum reliable frequency is ~500kHz. For audio and ultrasonic frequencies (20Hz–100kHz), CD4047BE is fully adequate. For higher frequencies, use a dedicated oscillator IC (74HC14 RC oscillator, Si5351 PLL).

Package Contents

  • 5× CD4047BE Astable/Monostable Multivibrator CMOS IC (DIP-14)

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