MM74HCU04N

Inverter Gates Overview

The MM74HCU04N is a hex inverter utilizing advanced silicon-gate CMOS technology. It operates within a supply voltage range of 2 V to 6 V and supports an operating temperature range from -55°C to +125°C. The device features a typical propagation delay of 7 ns at 5 V, with guaranteed limits up to 13 ns under specific conditions. Quiescent power consumption is limited to 10 µA maximum at room temperature, while input current remains low at 1 µA maximum. The component provides high noise immunity and can drive 15 LS-TTL loads.

Inverter Gates Feature Summary

• Unbuffered inverter design compatible with standard 74LS logic family pin-outs
• High noise immunity with internal diode clamps protecting inputs from static discharge damage
• Capable of driving 15 LS-TTL loads while maintaining low power consumption

Inverter Gates Applications

• Crystal oscillator circuits
• Stable RC oscillator configurations
• Schmitt trigger implementations

Inverter Gates Procurement Notes

Verify the package type matches the required application, as the MM74HCU04 series includes SOIC-14 and TSSOP-14 variants. Confirm RoHS compliance and lead-free status for environmental standards. Ensure the selected variant aligns with the specific ordering suffix requirements for tape and reel or tube packaging. Validate that the operating temperature range meets the system's thermal constraints.

Inverter Gates Selection Notes

Select this component when a hex inverter with high-speed performance similar to LS-TTL is needed alongside standard CMOS power efficiency. The unbuffered nature makes it suitable for applications requiring direct signal inversion without buffering stages. Consider the wide operating temperature range for industrial environments. Verify compatibility with existing 74LS logic families due to functional and pin-out equivalence.

Inverter Gates Part Context

The MM74HCU04 belongs to the 74HCU logic family, which bridges the performance gap between standard CMOS and LS-TTL technologies. It offers comparable operating speeds to LS-TTL gates while retaining the low power characteristics of standard CMOS integrated circuits. This family is designed for general-purpose digital logic applications requiring reliable inversion with robust noise immunity.

Inverter Gates Replacement Considerations

The MM74HCU04 is functionally and pin-out compatible with the standard 74LS logic family. Specific substitute part numbers are not confirmed in the provided documentation.