MM74HCT14N

Inverter Gates Overview

The MM74HCT14N is a hex Schmitt-trigger inverter fabricated using high-performance silicon-gate CMOS technology. It features LSTTL-compatible inputs and operates within a supply voltage range of 4.5 V to 5.5 V. The device provides an output drive capability of 10 LSTTL loads and includes low input current characteristics. It is designed for applications requiring noise immunity and signal conditioning, such as interfacing TTL or NMOS outputs to high-speed CMOS inputs.

Inverter Gates Feature Summary

• Hex Schmitt-trigger inverter configuration with LSTTL-compatible inputs
• High-performance silicon-gate CMOS fabrication process
• Capable of squaring up slow input rise and fall times via hysteresis
• Outputs directly interface to CMOS, NMOS, and TTL logic families

Inverter Gates Applications

• Level conversion for interfacing TTL or NMOS outputs to high-speed CMOS inputs
• Signal conditioning to square up slow input rise and fall times
• Operation in noisy environments utilizing Schmitt trigger hysteresis

Inverter Gates Procurement Notes

Verify the specific package type against your design requirements, as the MM74HCT14N designation typically corresponds to a PDIP-14 package, while other suffixes may indicate surface-mount options like TSSOP. Confirm RoHS compliance status and manufacturer lot codes during procurement to ensure adherence to environmental standards and quality specifications required for your assembly process.

Inverter Gates Selection Notes

Select this component when LSTTL-compatible input levels are required alongside CMOS output drive capabilities. The integrated Schmitt trigger function makes it suitable for applications involving noisy signals or inputs with slow transition times. Ensure the operating voltage remains within the specified 4.5 V to 5.5 V range for optimal performance and noise immunity.

Inverter Gates Part Context

This component belongs to the 74HCT series of high-speed CMOS logic devices manufactured by onsemi. The HCT series is specifically engineered to be compatible with LSTTL logic levels, facilitating seamless integration between older TTL-based systems and modern high-speed CMOS circuits. The hex inverter topology provides six independent inversion channels within a single package.

Inverter Gates Replacement Considerations

Compatible substitutes include the SN74HCT14N from Texas Instruments and the 74HCT14 from NXP Semiconductors. These alternatives share identical logical functions and pinouts but may differ in specific electrical parameters or packaging options. Verify mechanical dimensions and electrical tolerances before substitution.