Overview
The SN74AC04N is a hex inverter integrated circuit produced by Texas Instruments. This device contains six independent inverters, each performing the Boolean function Y = A, where Y is the output and A is the input. The SN74AC04N operates within a supply voltage range of 2 V to 6 V, making it versatile for various digital logic applications. It is part of the 74AC series, known for its high-speed and low-power CMOS technology.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Unit | Min | Typ | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCC (Supply Voltage) | V | 2 | 6 | |
| VIH (High-level Input Voltage) at VCC = 5.5 V | V | 3.85 | 3.85 | |
| VIL (Low-level Input Voltage) at VCC = 5.5 V | V | 1.65 | 1.65 | |
| IOH (High-level Output Current) at VCC = 5.5 V | mA | -24 | -24 | |
| IOL (Low-level Output Current) at VCC = 5.5 V | mA | 24 | 24 | |
| tPLH (Propagation Delay, A to Y) at VCC = 5 V | ns | 1 | 4.5 | 10 |
| tPHL (Propagation Delay, A to Y) at VCC = 5 V | ns | 1 | 4.5 | 9.5 |
| TA (Operating Free-Air Temperature) | °C | -40 | 85 | |
| RθJA (Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance) for PDIP Package | °C/W | 80 | 80 |
Key Features
- Operates with a supply voltage range of 2 V to 6 V.
- Contains six independent inverters, each performing the Boolean function Y = A.
- High-speed CMOS technology with propagation delays as low as 1 ns.
- Low power consumption.
- Available in various packages including PDIP (N), SOIC (D), SSOP (DB), SOP (NS), and TSSOP (PW).
- ESD protection with HBM (Human Body Model) and CDM (Charged Device Model) ratings.
Applications
- Synchronizing inverted clock inputs in digital circuits.
- Debouncing switches to eliminate noise and ensure stable input signals.
- Inverting digital signals in various logic circuits.
- Bus interface applications where output ringing is a concern, utilizing the device's low drive and slow edge rates to minimize overshoot and undershoot.
Q & A
- What is the operating voltage range of the SN74AC04N?
The SN74AC04N operates within a supply voltage range of 2 V to 6 V.
- How many independent inverters does the SN74AC04N contain?
The SN74AC04N contains six independent inverters.
- What is the maximum propagation delay for the SN74AC04N at VCC = 5 V?
The maximum propagation delay is 10 ns for tPLH and 9.5 ns for tPHL at VCC = 5 V.
- What are the typical applications of the SN74AC04N?
Typical applications include synchronizing inverted clock inputs, debouncing switches, inverting digital signals, and bus interface applications.
- What are the available packages for the SN74AC04N?
The device is available in PDIP (N), SOIC (D), SSOP (DB), SOP (NS), and TSSOP (PW) packages.
- What is the maximum output current per output for the SN74AC04N?
The maximum output current per output should not exceed 25 mA.
- What is the total maximum output current for the SN74AC04N?
The total maximum output current should not exceed 75 mA.
- What is the operating temperature range for the SN74AC04N?
The operating free-air temperature range is from -40°C to 85°C.
- Does the SN74AC04N have ESD protection?
- What is the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance for the PDIP package?
The junction-to-ambient thermal resistance for the PDIP package is 80°C/W.
