SN74AHC04PWR-M Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The SN74AHC04 is a hex inverter logic IC from Texas Instruments' AHC CMOS family, featuring 6 independent NOT gates operating over a 2 V to 5.5 V supply range. It offers high-speed switching with low power consumption, making it suitable for signal buffering, clock inversion, and logic level conversion in portable consumer, industrial, and automotive digital systems.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- SN74AHC04PWR-M Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of SN74AHC04PWR-M?
- 6 independent inverter (NOT) gates in a single package
- Wide supply range: 2 V to 5.5 V for multi-voltage system compatibility
- AHC CMOS technology for high-speed, low-power operation
- Compatible with 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V logic standards
- 14-pin TSSOP package for compact PCB layouts
- High output drive strength for bus loading applications
What is SN74AHC04PWR-M used for?
The SN74AHC04 is commonly used for signal inversion and clock buffering in microcontroller and FPGA-based designs where multiple independent NOT gates are required. Its 2 V to 5.5 V supply range allows direct integration into mixed-voltage systems, including 3.3 V and 5 V bus interfaces in industrial PLCs, consumer electronics, and communications equipment. The device also serves as an oscillator driver and logic-level buffer in embedded systems requiring fast, low-power gate switching.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Where can I find the SN74AHC04PWR-M datasheet?
SN74AHC04PWR-M Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Texas Instruments
What are equivalent replacements for SN74AHC04PWR-M?
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for SN74AHC04PWR-M:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many inverter gates are in the SN74AHC04PWR-M, and what is its supply voltage range?
The SN74AHC04PWR-M contains 6 independent inverter gates and operates from a supply voltage of 2 V to 5.5 V. This wide voltage range allows the device to interface directly with 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V logic systems without additional level-shifting circuitry.
In a 3.3 V microcontroller system driving a 5 V peripheral bus, can the SN74AHC04 translate the logic levels safely?
The SN74AHC04 powered at 5 V can accept 3.3 V input signals because its input threshold voltage at 5 V VCC is typically around 1.5 V to 2.5 V, which is within the valid HIGH range of 3.3 V logic outputs. However, for guaranteed bidirectional level translation in both directions, a dedicated level translator is recommended rather than relying on the inverter's tolerance margin.
What logic family does the SN74AHC04 belong to, and how does its speed compare to 74HC04?
The SN74AHC04 belongs to the AHC (Advanced High-speed CMOS) family, which offers propagation delays typically below 5 ns at 5 V — significantly faster than the 74HC family, which has typical delays of 7 ns to 10 ns. This speed advantage makes AHC a better choice for clock distribution networks operating above 50 MHz.
What package does the SN74AHC04PWR-M come in, and is it compatible with standard 14-pin SOIC footprints?
The SN74AHC04PWR-M is packaged in a 14-pin TSSOP with a 0.65 mm pin pitch, which has a smaller footprint than a standard 14-pin SOIC with 1.27 mm pitch. The TSSOP and SOIC footprints are not pin-for-pin compatible on the same PCB land pattern, so layout must be planned accordingly if swapping between the two package styles.
For oscillator circuits, can a single gate from the SN74AHC04 be used to build a crystal oscillator around 10 MHz?
Yes, a single inverter from the SN74AHC04 can form the amplifier stage of a Pierce crystal oscillator operating at frequencies of 1 MHz to 20 MHz, using the standard feedback resistor and load capacitor configuration. The AHC family's high gain and fast switching characteristics at 3.3 V to 5 V supply make it suitable for accurate clock generation in microcontroller and RTC reference circuits.
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