SN74AHC595DRE4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

The SN74AHC595DRE4 is an 8-bit serial-in, parallel-out shift register from Texas Instruments in the AHC logic family with registered parallel outputs and an additional unregistered serial output for cascading. It is housed in a 16-pin SOIC tape-and-reel package and operates from 2 V to 5.5 V. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
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SN74AHC595DRE4Small Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
16
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 125.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of SN74AHC595DRE4?

  • 8-bit serial-in parallel-out shift register with registered outputs
  • Unregistered serial output for cascading multiple devices
  • AHC logic family operating from 2 V to 5.5 V supply
  • 16-pin SOIC package with 50 pF load capacitance rating
  • RoHS-compliant lead-free packaging (REACH and Pb-free codes)
  • High-speed AHC switching for SPI-connected I/O expansion

What is SN74AHC595DRE4 used for?

The SN74AHC595DRE4 is widely used for expanding microcontroller output pins via SPI, driving LED matrices, 7-segment displays, and relay banks from a 3-wire serial interface. Its registered parallel outputs allow all 8 bits to update simultaneously on a single latch clock edge, preventing glitches in display refresh and motor-driver logic. Multiple devices can be chained using the serial output to create 16-bit, 24-bit, or larger output arrays from a single SPI bus.

What are the specifications of SN74AHC595DRE4?

Pbfree CodeYes
Reach Compliance CodeCompliant
YTEOL15
Additional FeaturePARALLEL OUTPUT IS REGISTERED; UNREGISTERED SERIAL OUTPUT AVAILABLE
Count DirectionRIGHT
FamilyAHC/VHC/H/U/V
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G16
JESD-609 Codee4
Load Capacitance (CL)50pF
Logic IC TypeSERIAL IN PARALLEL OUT
Max Frequency@Nom-Sup85000000Hz
Max I(ol)0.008A
Number of Bits8
Number of Functions1
Output Characteristics3-STATE
Output PolarityTRUE
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSOP16,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE
Packing MethodTR
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Power Supply Current-Max (ICC)0.04mA
Propagation Delay (tpd)18.5ns
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Schmitt TriggerNO
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)2V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)3.3V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeAUTOMOTIVE
Terminal FinishNickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch1.27mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)30
Trigger TypePOSITIVE EDGE
fmax-Min115MHz
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
HTS Code8542.39.00.60
Country of OriginMalaysia, Mexico

Where can I find the SN74AHC595DRE4 datasheet?

SN74AHC595DRE4 Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

What are equivalent replacements for SN74AHC595DRE4?

No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can multiple SN74AHC595DRE4 devices be cascaded to drive more than 8 outputs from a single microcontroller SPI port?

The SN74AHC595DRE4 provides an unregistered serial output (Q7') that connects directly to the serial input of the next device in the chain. By connecting N devices in series and sharing the clock and latch lines, a microcontroller can shift out N×8 bits and update all N×8 parallel outputs simultaneously on one latch pulse. A chain of 3 devices, for example, controls 24 outputs using just 3 microcontroller pins.

What supply voltage range does the SN74AHC595DRE4 support and how does it interface with both 3.3 V and 5 V logic systems?

The SN74AHC595DRE4 operates from 2 V to 5.5 V supply voltage thanks to the AHC logic family's wide VCC range. At 3.3 V supply the device directly interfaces with ARM Cortex-M and RISC-V microcontrollers, while at 5 V it drives 5 V relay modules, motor controllers, and legacy TTL loads. No level-shifting is needed when the supply voltage matches the logic levels of connected devices.

For a 64-LED matrix application, how does the SN74AHC595DRE4 reduce wiring compared to direct microcontroller I/O expansion?

Driving 64 LEDs directly would require 64 microcontroller output pins, whereas eight cascaded SN74AHC595DRE4 devices achieve the same result using only 3 control lines (SPI MOSI, SCLK, and LATCH). Each device controls 8 LED channels with registered parallel outputs updated glitch-free on the latch edge, and each output can sink up to 8 mA at 3.3 V supply to directly drive standard 20 mA LED segments via current-limiting resistors.

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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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