SN74HCU04NS

Inverter Gates Overview

The SN74HCU04NS is a hex inverter integrated circuit manufactured by Texas Instruments, belonging to the SNx4HCU04 logic family. It features six independent inverters within a single package. The device operates with a supply voltage range of 2V to 6V and supports a wide operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C. It utilizes a 14-pin Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC) surface-mount package. Key electrical characteristics include balanced outputs and input clamp diodes. The typical propagation delay is specified at 7ns under standard conditions.

Inverter Gates Feature Summary

• Balanced output drive capabilities for consistent signal integrity
• Integrated input clamp diodes for transient protection
• Unbuffered design architecture for specific logic applications

Inverter Gates Applications

• General-purpose digital logic inversion circuits
• Signal conditioning in low-voltage CMOS systems
• Clock signal generation and shaping

Inverter Gates Procurement Notes

Verify the exact suffix 'NS' against official Texas Instruments documentation to confirm the specific SOIC-14 variant and tape-and-reel or tube packaging configuration. Ensure compatibility with required operating temperatures and voltage levels before procurement. Cross-reference the manufacturer part number with authorized distributors to avoid counterfeit components.

Inverter Gates Selection Notes

Select this component when a high-speed hex inverter is required within a 2V to 6V supply range. The HCU series offers faster propagation delays compared to standard HC devices. Consider the SOIC-14 package constraints for PCB layout. Verify that the application does not require buffered outputs, as this device provides unbuffered inversion.

Inverter Gates Part Context

This component is part of the SNx4HCU04 family, which represents a high-speed CMOS logic series. It serves as a successor or alternative to older logic families like SN74HC04, offering improved speed performance while maintaining compatible pinouts and supply voltage ranges for many existing designs.

Inverter Gates Replacement Considerations

SN74HCU04DR: Texas Instruments, same logic family and function, different SOIC-14 reel packaging.