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Tiny Counter

Frequency counter module using ATtiny2313

Tiny Counter
Tiny Counter
Most small function and signal generators do not have a very accurate frequency control and do not offer a built-in frequency counter. Help is at hand with the tiny frequency counter module described here, which consists essentially of just an ATtiny2313 microcontroller and an LCD panel. The microcontroller is clocked at 20 MHz, and so the counter module can be used at frequencies of up to 5 MHz without the need for a prescaler.
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PCB

Component list

Resistors

R1,R2 = 390Ω

P1 = 1kΩ preset

 

Capacitors

C1 = 100µF 25V radial

C2,C4 = 100nF

C3 = 1µF 25V radial

C5,C6 = 27pF

 

Semiconductors

IC1 = 78L05

IC2 = ATtiny2313, programmed, Elektor Shop # 070954-41

B1 = 2KBP005

D1 = LED, 3mm, red

D2 = LED, 3mm, green

 

Miscellaneous

LCD1 = LCD module, 2 x 16 characters, e.g. Displaytech 162

X1 = 20MHz quartz crystal

S1 = miniature PCB mount switch

K1 = mains adapter socket, PCB mount

14-way pinheader, 1 row, lead pitch 2.54 mm

2 solder pins

PCB, ref. 070954-1

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