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.

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CD74ACT00ME4Small Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
14
Lifecycle
OBSOLETE
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?

YTEOL0
FamilyACT
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G14
JESD-609 Codee4
Load Capacitance (CL)50pF
Logic IC TypeNAND GATE
Max I(ol)0.024A
Number of Functions4
Number of Inputs2
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSOP14,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE
Packing MethodTUBE
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Power Supply Current-Max (ICC)100mA
Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup9.5ns
Propagation Delay (tpd)10.8ns
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Schmitt TriggerNO
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)4.5V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)5V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeMILITARY
Terminal FinishNICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch1.27mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)30
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
HTS Code8542.39.00.60

Where can I find the CD74ACT00ME4 datasheet?

CD74ACT00ME4 Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

What are equivalent replacements for CD74ACT00ME4?

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for CD74ACT00ME4:

CD74ACT00M96E4Texas Instruments

NAND Gate, ACT Series, 4-Func, 2-Input, CMOS, PDSO14

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CD74ACT00MTexas Instruments

NAND Gate, ACT Series, 4-Func, 2-Input, CMOS, PDSO14

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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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About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (TI) is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. TI designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing chips used in industrial, automotive, consumer, communications, and enterprise systems.

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