How to make 4029 counter IC stop counting??

[amat]

We r making a random number generator. The timer ic makes the 4029 counter 'count'. But when we remove the clock input from the 4029 ic it is still counting. Can anyone tell us a method to make the counter stop and display the last number it counted?

 

[Reloadron]

Can you please post the circuit you are using? If the clock signal is removed I don't see how the counter can continue to up or down count sans clock? Also:

The counter is advanced one count at
the positive-going edge of the clock if the carry in and preset
enable inputs are at logical ``0''. Advancement is inhibited
when either or both of these two inputs is at logical ``1''.

So placing a logic high at either of those inputs will inhibit the count and should stop the count at the last count.

Ron

 

[ADWSystems]

If you flat out removed the clock (as in cut the wire); it may be counting noise. I would suggest a pull down (or up) to ensure a stable signal. Or try what Ron said.