M74HC4049B1N STMicroelectronics Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
M74HC4049B1N is a hex inverting buffer and logic level converter from STMicroelectronics in a DIP-16 package. Provides 6 independent inverter channels operating across 2 V to 6 V supply with 6 mA sink current. Available worldwide with fast shipping.
- Manufacturer
- STMicroelectronics
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- M74HC4049B1N Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 6 independent inverting buffer channels in a single DIP-16 package for compact logic inversion and level shifting
- HC family operation from 2 V to 6 V supply enables interfacing between 3.3 V and 5 V logic systems
- 6 mA output sink current per channel drives LEDs and resistive loads without additional driver stages
- 50 pF specified load capacitance with HC-speed propagation for reliable operation in mixed-logic PCBs
Applications
The M74HC4049B1N is commonly used in microcontroller designs requiring logic-level conversion from higher-voltage systems (5 V) down to 3.3 V compatible inputs, leveraging the HC family's wide supply range. It also serves as a signal buffer in relay driver circuits, LED indicator arrays, and inverting driver stages where up to 6 mA per channel is needed without a dedicated power driver IC. Through-hole DIP-16 packaging makes it convenient for prototyping, educational platforms, and legacy industrial equipment.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Family | HC/UH |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e0 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50pF |
| Logic IC Type | INVERTER |
| Max I(ol) | 0.006A |
| Number of Functions | 6 |
| Number of Inputs | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP16,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 21ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 125ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Schmitt Trigger | NO |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 2V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | TIN LEAD |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many inverter channels does the M74HC4049B1N provide, and can they be used independently?
The M74HC4049B1N contains 6 independent inverting buffer channels in a single DIP-16 package. Each channel has its own input and output pins, allowing all 6 to be used simultaneously for different signals with no inter-channel dependency, up to the device's 6 V maximum supply voltage.
Can the M74HC4049B1N convert 5 V logic signals to 3.3 V compatible levels in a mixed-voltage design?
Yes. Powered from a 3.3 V supply, the M74HC4049B1N accepts inputs up to 6 V, making it suitable for converting 5 V logic outputs to 3.3 V level outputs. Each channel sinks up to 6 mA, which is compatible with standard HC-family receiver input thresholds at 3.3 V.
What output current does the M74HC4049B1N support, and can it directly drive indicator LEDs?
Each channel sources or sinks up to 6 mA. A standard 5 V red LED with a 330 ohm series resistor draws approximately 10 mA, so the M74HC4049B1N can drive lower-current LEDs such as 2 mA indicator types directly, but higher-brightness LEDs at 20 mA require an external transistor or dedicated LED driver.
When should a designer choose M74HC4049B1N over a non-inverting HC buffer like 74HC244 for a logic interface circuit?
The M74HC4049B1N is preferred when the downstream circuit requires inverted signal polarity, saving a separate inversion stage, and when only 6 channels are needed rather than 8. For active-low enable driving or logic complement generation, the inverting configuration eliminates one component. The 74HC244 is better when 8 non-inverting tri-state outputs with separate output enable are required.
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