CD74HC14ME4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The CD74HC14ME4 is a hex inverting Schmitt trigger IC in a 14-pin SOIC package, featuring six independent channels with hysteresis for noise-immune signal conditioning at 50 pF load. RoHS e4 compliant and available in stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- CD74HC14ME4 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
Key Features
- Six independent Schmitt trigger inverters with built-in hysteresis eliminate noise and signal bounce, enabling clean digital edge generation from slow or noisy input signals
- HC/UH CMOS family with 50 pF load capacitance and 5.2 mA output low current supports a wide supply range and reliable bus driving
- 14-pin SOIC surface-mount package with RoHS e4 (JESD-609) compliance simplifies automated PCB assembly in modern electronics production
Applications
The CD74HC14ME4 is used in digital circuits to condition slow-rising, noisy, or oscillating input signals into clean digital transitions, such as in RC oscillator circuits, switch debouncing, and line receiver interfaces. Its Schmitt trigger hysteresis makes it ideal for waveform shaping in microcontroller input conditioning, sensor signal processing, and clock generation circuits. It is also applied in power management logic, level shifting, and signal integrity improvement in industrial and consumer electronics.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Family | HC/UH |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50pF |
| Logic IC Type | INVERTER |
| Max I(ol) | 0.0052A |
| Number of Functions | 6 |
| Number of Inputs | 1 |
| 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) | 0.04mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 41ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 205ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Schmitt Trigger | YES |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 2V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 4.5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | MILITARY |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Malaysia |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for CD74HC14ME4:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the CD74HC14ME4 and a standard hex inverter?
Unlike a standard hex inverter, the CD74HC14ME4 includes Schmitt trigger inputs with hysteresis on each of its six channels. This hysteresis prevents false triggering from slow or noisy input signals, making it essential for switch debouncing, waveform shaping, and oscillator circuits.
What package does the CD74HC14ME4 use?
The CD74HC14ME4 is available in a 14-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package with JESD-30 code R-PDSO-G14, suitable for surface-mount PCB assembly. This package reduces board space compared to DIP alternatives and is compatible with standard automated SMT reflow processes.
What is the supply voltage range for the CD74HC14ME4?
The CD74HC14ME4 is part of the HC/UH CMOS family, which typically operates from 2V to 6V supply voltage, making it compatible with both 3.3V and 5V digital systems. This broad range enables use in battery-powered and microcontroller-based applications.
What are typical applications for the CD74HC14ME4?
The CD74HC14ME4 is commonly used for switch debouncing, RC oscillator design, noisy signal conditioning, clock signal squaring, level translation, and waveform reshaping in consumer electronics, industrial controllers, microcontroller interfaces, and sensor input circuits.
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