SN74AHCT14NE4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock

SN74AHCT14NE4 is a hex Schmitt-trigger inverter from Texas Instruments in the AHCT logic family, featuring 6 independent Schmitt-trigger inverting channels in a 14-pin PDIP package. Operating from a 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply, it provides hysteresis for noise-immune signal conditioning of slow or noisy input waveforms. Designed for waveform squaring, debouncing, and level translation in digital logic and microcontroller applications.

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Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Dual-In-Line Packages
Pin Count
14
Lifecycle
OBSOLETE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 85.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
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What are the key features of SN74AHCT14NE4?

  • 6 independent Schmitt-trigger inverter channels with input hysteresis for noise immunity
  • AHCT logic family operating from 4.5 V to 5 V supply compatible with TTL-level inputs
  • Maximum output low current (IOL) of 8 mA for driving moderate logic loads
  • Load capacitance rating of 50 pF for standard CMOS and TTL gate interconnects
  • RoHS-compliant lead-free 14-pin PDIP through-hole package for prototyping
  • Waveform squaring and signal conditioning without external RC filter networks

What is SN74AHCT14NE4 used for?

SN74AHCT14NE4 is used in digital logic boards for conditioning slow-edge, noisy, or mechanically-bounced input signals such as pushbuttons, reed switches, and sensor outputs before feeding microcontrollers or FPGA inputs. Its Schmitt-trigger hysteresis also makes it suitable for RC oscillator circuits and power-on reset signal conditioning in 5 V embedded systems.

What are the specifications of SN74AHCT14NE4?

Pbfree CodeYes
YTEOL0
FamilyAHCT/VHCT/VT
JESD-30 CodeR-PDIP-T14
JESD-609 Codee4
Load Capacitance (CL)50pF
Logic IC TypeINVERTER
Max I(ol)0.008A
Number of Functions6
Number of Inputs1
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeDIP14,.3
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleIN-LINE
Packing MethodTUBE
Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup9ns
Propagation Delay (tpd)9ns
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Schmitt TriggerYES
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)4.5V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)5V
Surface MountNO
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeINDUSTRIAL
Terminal FinishNICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD
Terminal FormTHROUGH-HOLE
Terminal Pitch2.54mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
PackageDual-In-Line Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
HTS Code8542.39.00.60

Where can I find the SN74AHCT14NE4 datasheet?

SN74AHCT14NE4 Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

What are equivalent replacements for SN74AHCT14NE4?

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for SN74AHCT14NE4:

SN74AHCT14NTexas Instruments

Inverter, AHCT/VHCT/VT Series, 6-Func, 1-Input, CMOS, PDIP14

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SN74AHCT04NTexas Instruments

Inverter, AHCT/VHCT/VT Series, 6-Func, 1-Input, CMOS, PDIP14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is SN74AHCT14NE4 preferred over a standard CMOS inverter for conditioning slow-rise sensor signals?

SN74AHCT14NE4 has a Schmitt-trigger input with built-in hysteresis, typically 0.5 V to 1.5 V at 5 V supply, which prevents multiple output transitions when an input signal crosses the logic threshold slowly or with superimposed noise. A standard CMOS inverter without hysteresis can oscillate or chatter under the same conditions, causing false digital edges downstream.

What supply voltage and input compatibility does SN74AHCT14NE4 require for integration with TTL-level logic?

SN74AHCT14NE4 operates from a 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply and accepts TTL-compatible input levels, with a logic high threshold near 2 V. This makes it directly compatible with 5 V TTL and CMOS logic families without level-shifting, and its AHCT family also accepts 3.3 V logic high inputs from newer mixed-voltage systems.

How many logic channels does SN74AHCT14NE4 pack into a 14-pin DIP body and what is the drive strength?

SN74AHCT14NE4 contains 6 Schmitt-trigger inverter channels in a 14-pin PDIP package with a maximum output low current (IOL) of 8 mA per channel. Six channels sharing a single supply and ground pair allow designers to condition up to 6 independent signal lines with one IC, reducing BOM count in multi-channel signal-cleaning stages.

For a redesign moving from through-hole to SMT assembly, which SN74AHCT14 variant replaces SN74AHCT14NE4?

The SN74AHCT14DR in SOIC-14 or SN74AHCT14PWR in TSSOP-14 are pin-compatible SMT versions of the same 6-channel Schmitt-trigger inverter with identical electrical ratings at 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply and 8 mA IOL, enabling a direct functional replacement while enabling automated reflow assembly in volume production.

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