SN74ACT14PWE4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Texas Instruments SN74ACT14PWE4 is a hex Schmitt trigger inverter from the ACT CMOS family, featuring six independent inverting gates with hysteresis for noise-immune signal conditioning. It drives up to 24mA sink current with 50pF load tolerance in a 14-pin TSSOP package. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- SN74ACT14PWE4 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
- Six independent Schmitt trigger inverter gates provide hysteresis for robust noise rejection on slow or noisy input signals
- ACT CMOS family delivers 24mA output sink current capability suitable for driving LEDs and bus lines directly
- 14-pin TSSOP package with 50pF load tolerance integrates six gates in a compact SMT footprint for high-density logic designs
Applications
The SN74ACT14PWE4 is widely used in digital systems to clean up noisy or slowly transitioning input signals such as those from mechanical switches, open-drain buses, and RC oscillator networks. Its six-gate Schmitt trigger inverters are effective for clock signal conditioning, crystal oscillator feedback networks, and logic-level conversion in industrial and automotive electronics. The ACT family's fast switching and high drive strength make it suitable for both signal buffering and simple gate logic implementations.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Family | ACT |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50pF |
| Logic IC Type | INVERTER |
| Max I(ol) | 0.024A |
| Number of Functions | 6 |
| Number of Inputs | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TSSOP14,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 12.5ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 12.5ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Schmitt Trigger | YES |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| 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 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for SN74ACT14PWE4:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Schmitt trigger inverter and why is the SN74ACT14PWE4 used for noise rejection?
A Schmitt trigger inverter uses hysteresis — separate high and low switching thresholds — to prevent multiple output transitions from slowly moving or noisy input signals. The SN74ACT14PWE4 uses this property to produce clean digital outputs even from mechanical switch bounce, noisy sensor signals, or slow RC waveforms.
How many inverter gates are in the SN74ACT14PWE4 and what is the output drive capability?
The SN74ACT14PWE4 contains six independent single-input Schmitt trigger inverter gates. Each output can sink up to 24mA, making the device capable of directly driving LEDs, small resistive loads, and standard logic bus lines without external buffer stages.
What logic family does the SN74ACT14PWE4 belong to and what supply voltage does it use?
The SN74ACT14PWE4 belongs to the ACT (Advanced CMOS TTL-compatible) logic family, which is designed for 5V supply operation with TTL-compatible input thresholds, enabling direct interfacing with both CMOS and TTL logic devices without level shifters.
What package does the SN74ACT14PWE4 use?
The SN74ACT14PWE4 is housed in a 14-pin TSSOP (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package), identified by JESD-30 code R-PDSO-G14. The E4 suffix indicates automotive-grade qualification, making it suitable for reliability-demanding applications.
What are typical applications for the SN74ACT14PWE4?
Typical applications include switch debouncing circuits, clock signal conditioning, RC oscillator networks, waveform shaping for slow analog-to-digital transitions, logic inversion in control paths, and open-drain bus signal restoration in industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics designs.
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