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FIIG:  A23900

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  

Status:  A

Applicability:  A

Type:  0

Definition:  A binary counting unit used to electronically count the quantity of discrete electrical impulses applied to its input terminal. It is normally used in conjuction with other counting units in a COUNTER, ELECTRONIC, DIGITAL READOUT. The unit is designed to count from zero to a predetermined digit, return to zero, and simultaneously generate an output signal for applications as required, such as to other counting units, meters, or remote indicators. It may be a plug-in or circuit card unit of vacuum tube or transistorized design. It may be nonindicating or indicating with display in the form of vertical, horizontal, in-line, or remote readout. Excludes: COUNTER, ELECTRICAL; COUNTER, ELECTRONIC, DIGITAL; and COUNTER, ELECTRONIC, DIGITAL READOUT. See also INDICATOR, DIGITAL DISPLAY.