The 74×113 (ex 74HC113) is a chip that contains two negative-edge-triggered J-K flip-flops.
In this guide, you’ll learn the things you need to know about this chip in order to use J-K flip-flops effectively in your own projects.

What does the 74HC113 / 74LS113 do?
The 74×113 is a dual J-K flip-flop with preset. This means it has two identical J-K flip-flops inside one chip.
A J-K flip-flop is a digital circuit that can store one bit of data. It changes its output state based on the inputs provided to it.
- When both the J and K inputs are LOW, the flip-flop holds its current state.
- When J is HIGH and K is LOW, it sets the flip-flop output to HIGH.
- When J is LOW and K is HIGH, it resets the output to LOW.
- When both J and K are HIGH, it toggles the output, meaning it switches the current state to the opposite.
The flip-flops also have a preset feature, which can be used to force the output to HIGH, regardless of the J and K inputs. This type of flip-flop is useful in applications that require data storage, counters, and toggle operations.
How To Use This Chip
The 74HC113 comes in a 14-pin package, and you need to connect it to power before you can use it. Most 7400 ICs support a VCC voltage of 5V. One difference between the HC and LS version of the chip is that the 74HC113 supports 2V to 6V, while the 74LS113 only supports 5V.
74HC chips can normally supply a maximum of 4 mA from an output pin. If you’re using the 74LS version, the maximum current you can pull out of one output pin is 0.4 mA when the pin is high (sourcing) or 8 mA when the pin is low (sinking).
But these values can differ between models, so check the datasheet of your model to verify.

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Once you’ve connected it to power, you can use the JK flip-flops inside.

74×113 Pinout
The 74×113 has 14 pins and contains two negative-edge-triggered J-K flip-flop with set laid out as shown in the pinout diagram below:

Pin Name | Pin # | Type | Description |
---|---|---|---|
1CLK | 1 | Input | Clock input to the first JK flip-flop (active low). |
1K | 2 | Input | K input to the first JK flip-flop. |
1J | 3 | Input | J input to the first JK flip-flop. |
1SET | 4 | Input | Set input for the first JK flip-flop (active low). |
1Q | 5 | Output | Output from the first JK flip-flop. |
1Q | 6 | Output | Inverted output from the first JK flip-flop. |
GND | 7 | Power | Connect to ground (GND). |
2Q | 8 | Output | Inverted output from the second JK flip-flop. |
2Q | 9 | Output | Output from the second JK flip-flop. |
2SET | 10 | Input | Set input for the second JK flip-flop (active low). |
2J | 11 | Input | J input to the second JK flip-flop. |
2K | 12 | Input | K input to the second JK flip-flop. |
2CLK | 13 | Input | Clock input to the second JK flip-flop (active low). |
VCC | 14 | Power | Positive power supply. Connect to +5V power. |
Alternatives and Equivalents for 74HC113 / 74LS113
There are many versions of the 74×113 chip. They all have the same functionality, but with different specifications such as supported voltages and maximum current output.
Here’s a list of a few equivalents of this chip:
- 74HC113 (High-speed CMOS)
- 74HCT113 (High-speed CMOS, TTL compatible)
- 74LS113 (High-speed TTL)
- 74LVC113 (Low Voltage TTL)
- 74AC113 (Advanced CMOS)
- 74ALS113 (Advanced Low-Power Schottky TTL)
- 74F113 (Very High Speed)
- 74C113 (CMOS, similar to the 4000-series)
Some manufacturers also add a prefix, such as the SN74HC113 and SN74LS113 by Texas Instruments.
Can’t find the 74×113 anywhere? Then try one of the following IC alternatives:
- 74×67 – AND-gated master-slave J-K flip-flop.
- 74×70 – AND-gated positive-edge triggered J-K flip-flop.
- 74×72 – AND-gated master-slave J-K flip-flop.
- 74×73 – Dual positive-edge triggered J-K flip-flop.
- 74×76 – Dual J-K flip-flop.
- 74×78 – Dual negative-edge triggered J-K flip-flop.
- 74×107 – Dual negative-edge triggered J-K flip-flop.
- 74×109 – Dual J-K flip-flop.
- 74×112 – Dual negative-edge-triggered J-K flip-flop.
- 74×114 – Dual J-K flip-flop.
- CD4027 – Dual J-K master-slave flip-flop.
- CD4095 – Gated J-K flip-flop.
- CD4096 – Gated J-K flip-flop.
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Datasheet for the 74LS113 and 74HC113 chips
Download the PDF datasheet for your version of the 74×113 here:
- M74HC113 (SGS-Thomson)
- MM74HC113 (National Semiconductor)
- 74LS113 (Generic)
- SN74LS113 (Texas Instruments)

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