upcounter
An UpCounter is a digital counter that increases its value by one with each triggering input. It is used to count events, divide clock signals, and maintain a running tally in both hardware and software systems. In hardware, an up-counter outputs a binary or BCD value representing the current count, and it can be configured for different encodings or applications.
Two broad architectures are common: asynchronous (ripple) counters, where flip-flop stages toggle in sequence with propagation
In hardware, an up-counter is usually built from flip-flops (D-type or T-type). Ripple counters are simple but
In software, an UpCounter is typically implemented as an integer variable with operations to increment, reset,
See also: counter (digital), down-counter, modulo counter, Gray code counter, Johnson counter.