74LCX00MTCX

Inverter Gates Overview

The onsemi 74LCX00MTCX is a low-voltage quad 2-input NAND gate fabricated with advanced CMOS technology. It operates within a supply voltage range of 2.3V to 3.6V and features inputs tolerant up to 7V, enabling direct interfacing between 5V systems and 3V systems. The device achieves high-speed operation with a maximum propagation delay of 5.2ns at VCC = 3.3V while maintaining low power dissipation. It is housed in a 14-pin TSSOP package.

Inverter Gates Feature Summary

• Advanced CMOS fabrication for high-speed performance combined with low power consumption
• 7V input tolerance facilitating seamless interface between 5V and 3V system architectures
• Open-drain compatible output structure suitable for wired-OR applications

Inverter Gates Applications

• Interface circuits connecting 5V logic systems to 3V logic systems
• High-speed data processing units requiring low power dissipation
• General-purpose logic control in portable electronic devices

Inverter Gates Procurement Notes

Verify the specific manufacturer designation as the component has been associated with both Fairchild Semiconductor and onsemi due to corporate acquisition history. Confirm RoHS compliance status and lead-free terminal finish details against the current datasheet revision. Ensure the TSSOP-14 package dimensions match JEDEC MO-153 standards required by the assembly process.

Inverter Gates Selection Notes

Select this component when designing mixed-voltage interfaces requiring robust 7V input tolerance alongside low-power CMOS characteristics. The 74LCX00MTCX is appropriate for applications needing quad 2-input NAND functionality within a compact surface-mount footprint. Consider the 5.2ns propagation delay specification for timing-critical paths operating at 3.3V.

Inverter Gates Part Context

This part belongs to the 74LCX series of low-voltage CMOS logic devices. The LCX family is designed to bridge the gap between older LVC standards and newer ultra-low-voltage requirements, offering superior speed-to-power ratios. The MTCX suffix indicates the specific thin-shrink small-outline package configuration used for surface-mount assembly.