Overview
The SN74HC04N by Texas Instruments is a hex inverter chip, belonging to the Logic family and specifically categorized under Gates. This device is designed to operate with a supply voltage ranging from 2 V to 6 V, making it versatile for various digital logic circuits. It hosts six independent inverters, each performing the Boolean function Y = A in positive logic. The SN74HC04N is encapsulated in a 14-pin Dual In-line Package (DIP), suitable for through-hole mounting, which is beneficial for prototyping, educational purposes, and applications where surface mounting is not feasible.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Range | 2 V to 6 V | V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C | °C |
| Maximum Output Current | 5.2 mA | mA |
| Propagation Delay (Typical at VCC = 5 V) | 16 ns | ns |
| Transition Time (Typical at VCC = 5 V) | 13 ns | ns |
| Input Leakage Current (VI = VCC or 0) | ±0.1 µA | µA |
| Supply Current (VI = VCC or 0) | 20 µA | µA |
| Input Capacitance | 10 pF | pF |
| Package Types | PDIP (14), SOIC (14), SSOP (14), SOP (14), TSSOP (14) |
Key Features
- Buffered inputs
- Wide operating voltage range: 2 V to 6 V
- Wide operating temperature range: –40°C to +85°C
- Supports fanout up to 10 LSTTL loads
- Significant power reduction compared to LSTTL logic ICs
- Balanced CMOS push-pull outputs, allowing the device to sink and source similar currents
- RoHS compliance, ensuring it meets global regulatory requirements
Applications
- Consumer Electronics: Devices such as digital watches, calculators, and small handheld devices for basic logic processing tasks.
- Computing and Data Storage: Servers, personal computers, and other computing devices for signal conditioning or as part of the power-on reset circuitry.
- Industrial Automation: Control systems, sensors, and safety mechanism circuits where robustness and reliability are crucial.
- Education and Research: Experimental boards and educational kits for teaching digital electronics and logic circuit design.
- Electronic Manufacturing: Testing rigs and prototype development boards for simple interfacing and signal inversion.
Q & A
- What is the SN74HC04N?
The SN74HC04N is a hex inverter chip produced by Texas Instruments, containing six independent inverters that perform the Boolean function Y = A in positive logic.
- What is the operating voltage range of the SN74HC04N?
The operating voltage range of the SN74HC04N is from 2 V to 6 V.
- What is the operating temperature range of the SN74HC04N?
The operating temperature range of the SN74HC04N is from -40°C to +85°C.
- What is the maximum output current of the SN74HC04N?
The maximum output current of the SN74HC04N is 5.2 mA.
- What types of packages are available for the SN74HC04N?
The SN74HC04N is available in PDIP (14), SOIC (14), SSOP (14), SOP (14), and TSSOP (14) packages.
- What are some key features of the SN74HC04N?
Key features include buffered inputs, wide operating voltage and temperature ranges, support for up to 10 LSTTL loads, and significant power reduction compared to LSTTL logic ICs.
- What are some common applications of the SN74HC04N?
Common applications include consumer electronics, computing and data storage, industrial automation, education and research, and electronic manufacturing.
- Is the SN74HC04N RoHS compliant?
- What is the propagation delay of the SN74HC04N at VCC = 5 V?
The propagation delay of the SN74HC04N at VCC = 5 V is typically 16 ns.
- What is the transition time of the SN74HC04N at VCC = 5 V?
The transition time of the SN74HC04N at VCC = 5 V is typically 13 ns.
