CD4522B programmable BCD counter has a decoded "0" state output for divide-by-N applications. In single stage operation the "0" output is tied to the Preset Enable input. The Cascade Feedback allows multiple stage divide-by-N operation without the need for external gating. A HIGH on the Clock Inhibit disables the pulse-counting function. A HIGH on the Master Reset asynchronously resets the divide-by-N operation. The output is presented in BCD format