CD74ACT00ME4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Texas Instruments CD74ACT00ME4 is a quad 2-input NAND gate in the ACT logic family supporting 50 pF load capacitance and 24 mA output current in a 14-pin SOIC package. Delivers high-speed CMOS logic compatible with TTL inputs. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- CD74ACT00ME4 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -55.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of CD74ACT00ME4?
- Quad 2-input NAND gate in ACT logic family for high-speed CMOS operation with TTL-compatible inputs
- 24 mA maximum output sink current (Iol) enabling direct drive of standard logic loads at 50 pF
- 14-pin SOIC package with plastic/epoxy construction for robust industrial and commercial applications
What is CD74ACT00ME4 used for?
The CD74ACT00ME4 is used in digital logic designs requiring high-speed NAND gating with TTL-input compatibility and CMOS output drive levels. Its 4 independent 2-input NAND gates make it a fundamental building block for combinational logic, signal inversion, and glue logic in microprocessor-based systems. The ACT family performance suits applications in telecommunications, computing, and industrial control equipment where reliable switching across the full supply range is required.
What are the specifications of CD74ACT00ME4?
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Family | ACT |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50pF |
| Logic IC Type | NAND GATE |
| Max I(ol) | 0.024A |
| Number of Functions | 4 |
| Number of Inputs | 2 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP14,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Packing Method | TUBE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 100mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 9.5ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 10.8ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Schmitt Trigger | NO |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | MILITARY |
| Terminal Finish | NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
Where can I find the CD74ACT00ME4 datasheet?
CD74ACT00ME4 Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Texas Instruments
What are equivalent replacements for CD74ACT00ME4?
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for CD74ACT00ME4:
Frequently Asked Questions
What output drive capability does the CD74ACT00ME4 provide and what load can each gate drive?
The CD74ACT00ME4 supports a maximum output sink current (Iol) of 24 mA and is characterized at a load capacitance of 50 pF per output. This drive strength allows each of the 4 NAND gates to directly interface with standard CMOS and TTL logic loads without external buffers in most designs.
How does the CD74ACT00ME4 differ from standard CD74HC00 in terms of input compatibility?
The CD74ACT00ME4 belongs to the ACT logic family, which accepts TTL-level inputs (VIH min 2 V) unlike the HC family that requires CMOS-level inputs (VIH min 3.5 V at 5 V supply). This makes CD74ACT00ME4 a direct replacement in mixed 3.3 V/5 V systems where TTL-output devices drive CMOS logic, while maintaining the 24 mA output drive and 50 pF load spec.
For what types of signal conditioning or glue logic tasks is the CD74ACT00ME4 best suited?
With 4 independent 2-input NAND gates and 24 mA output drive, the CD74ACT00ME4 suits combinational logic implementation, chip-select generation, clock gating, and bus arbitration in embedded systems. Operating in a 14-pin SOIC package, it is commonly used in FPGA and microcontroller peripheral interfaces that require simple logic translation at 50 pF capacitive loads.
Is the CD74ACT00ME4 suitable for automotive or extended industrial temperature applications?
The CD74ACT00ME4 (ME4 suffix) is specified for the military/extended temperature range, meaning it operates reliably across -55°C to +125°C. This makes it suitable for harsh industrial environments and elevated-temperature deployments while maintaining the 24 mA output sink current and ACT-family switching characteristics at all operating temperatures.
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