MC74HCT14AN

Inverter Gates Overview

The MC74HCT14AN is a hex Schmitt-trigger inverter manufactured by onsemi using high-performance silicon-gate CMOS technology. It features six independent inverters with LSTTL-compatible inputs, designed to square up slow input rise and fall times. The device operates within a voltage range of 4.5 V to 5.5 V and provides an output drive capability equivalent to 10 LSTTL loads. It includes ESD protection exceeding 2000 V per the Human Body Model standard.

Inverter Gates Feature Summary

• Hex Schmitt-trigger inverter configuration for noise immunity
• LSTTL-compatible input levels for direct interfacing
• High-performance silicon-gate CMOS construction
• Outputs directly interface to CMOS, NMOS, and TTL logic families

Inverter Gates Applications

• Level conversion between TTL/NMOS outputs and high-speed CMOS inputs
• Signal conditioning to square up slow input transition times
• Operation in noisy environments utilizing Schmitt trigger hysteresis

Inverter Gates Procurement Notes

Verify the package type matches the 'N' suffix designation, typically indicating a DIP-14 configuration, distinct from tape-and-reel variants. Confirm RoHS compliance status and check for specific automotive or industrial qualification requirements if applicable to the end application. Ensure ordering quantities align with standard tube packaging for this specific suffix.

Inverter Gates Selection Notes

Select the MC74HCT14AN when a through-hole DIP-14 package is required for prototyping or legacy board designs. This variant offers the same electrical performance as surface-mount counterparts but facilitates manual assembly. Verify that the circuit design accommodates the physical footprint constraints of the dual-in-line package compared to SMD alternatives.

Inverter Gates Part Context

This component belongs to the 74HCT14 family of hex inverters. It serves as a digital logic gate providing signal inversion with hysteresis. The HCT series ensures compatibility with TTL logic systems while maintaining CMOS low-power characteristics. It is part of a broader portfolio of standard logic ICs used in general-purpose digital circuits.

Inverter Gates Replacement Considerations

Compatible substitutes include MC74HCT14ADTR2G (TSSOP-14) and MC74HCT14ADR2G (SOIC-14). These alternatives share identical electrical specifications but differ in package style. Cross-reference pinouts to ensure mechanical compatibility before substitution.