SN74AHCU04NG4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
SN74AHCU04NG4 is a hex unbuffered inverter from Texas Instruments in the AHC logic family, providing 6 independent inverting channels in a 14-pin DIP package. It operates over a 1.65 V to 5.5 V supply range with low propagation delay and high-speed CMOS performance. Designed for signal inversion, clock buffering, and level translation in digital logic systems.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- SN74AHCU04NG4 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of SN74AHCU04NG4?
- 6 independent unbuffered CMOS inverter channels per 14-pin DIP package
- Wide supply voltage range from 1.65 V to 5.5 V for mixed-logic compatibility
- Advanced High-speed CMOS (AHC) logic family with low propagation delay
- Unbuffered design for linear-region oscillator and level-translation circuits
- 14-DIP through-hole package for prototyping and legacy board designs
- G4 suffix indicates Green/RoHS-compliant packaging from TI
What is SN74AHCU04NG4 used for?
SN74AHCU04NG4 is used in digital logic boards, microcontroller peripheral circuits, and clock generation networks where signal inversion and buffering across a wide supply voltage range are required. Its unbuffered inverter topology also makes it suitable for crystal oscillator circuits and analog-to-digital transition circuits in prototyping and low-volume industrial designs.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Where can I find the SN74AHCU04NG4 datasheet?
SN74AHCU04NG4 Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Texas Instruments
What are equivalent replacements for SN74AHCU04NG4?
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for SN74AHCU04NG4:
Frequently Asked Questions
What supply voltage range does SN74AHCU04NG4 support for mixed 3.3 V and 5 V logic designs?
SN74AHCU04NG4 operates from 1.65 V to 5.5 V, covering both 3.3 V and 5 V logic levels. This makes it directly usable as a level-translation buffer between 3.3 V microcontroller outputs and 5 V peripheral inputs without additional discrete components on the signal path.
Why is the unbuffered SN74AHCU04NG4 preferred over the buffered SN74AHCT04 for crystal oscillator circuits?
Unbuffered inverters like SN74AHCU04NG4 can operate in their linear gain region, which is essential for sustaining crystal oscillation feedback loops. Buffered CMOS inverters have sharp switching thresholds that prevent stable linear-region bias, so a single SN74AHCU04NG4 channel with a 32.768 kHz or 1 MHz crystal can form a low-component-count oscillator.
How many logic channels does one SN74AHCU04NG4 provide and what is the DIP-14 footprint?
SN74AHCU04NG4 contains 6 inverter channels in a 14-pin DIP package with a 2.54 mm through-hole pin pitch. The DIP-14 body is approximately 19 mm long and 6.35 mm wide, fitting standard 14-pin DIP sockets and breadboards for rapid prototyping without soldering.
In high-volume procurement, is there a surface-mount alternative to SN74AHCU04NG4 for automated assembly?
Yes. Texas Instruments offers SN74AHCU04DR (SOIC-14) and SN74AHCU04PWR (TSSOP-14) as drop-in pin-compatible SMT equivalents with the same 6-channel unbuffered inverter function and 1.65 V to 5.5 V supply range, suitable for pick-and-place reflow assembly in volume PCB production.
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