SN74HC21NAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About SN74HC21N
SN74HC21N is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Texas Instruments. It comes in a Dual-In-Line Packages package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | SN74HC21NSource | SN74HC02N | SN74HC595NE4 | SN74HC126N | SN74HC21D | SN74HC21NSR | SN74HC21DR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | — | Dual-In-Line Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages |
| Pin Count | 14 | 14 | — | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Temperature Range | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | — | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C |
| Price | $0.2734 | $0.2092 | $1.0400 | — | $0.3731 | — | $0.0882 |
| Electrical Parameters | |||||||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| YTEOL | 15 | 15 | — | 15 | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Family | HC/UH | HC/UH | — | HC/UH | HC/UH | HC/UH | HC/UH |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T14 | R-PDIP-T14 | — | R-PDIP-T14 | R-PDSO-G14 | R-PDSO-G14 | R-PDSO-G14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | e4 | — | e4 | e4 | e4 | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50 pF | 50 pF | — | 150 pF | 50 pF | 50 pF | 50 pF |
| Logic IC Type | AND GATE | NOR GATE | — | BUS DRIVER | AND GATE | AND GATE | AND GATE |
| Max I(ol) | 0.0052 A | 0.0052 A | — | 0.006 A | 0.0052 A | 0.0052 A | 0.0052 A |
| Number of Functions | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Inputs | 4 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP14,.3 | DIP14,.3 | — | DIP14,.3 | SOP14,.25 | SOP14,.3 | SOP14,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | — | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | — | IN-LINE | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Packing Method | TUBE | TUBE | — | TUBE | TUBE | TR | TR |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 0.02 mA | 0.02 mA | — | 0.08 mA | 0.02 mA | 0.02 mA | 0.02 mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 28 ns | 23 ns | — | 30 ns | 28 ns | 28 ns | 28 ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 140 ns | 115 ns | — | 188 ns | 140 ns | 140 ns | 140 ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | — | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Schmitt Trigger | NO | NO | — | — | NO | NO | NO |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 6 V | 6 V | — | 6 V | 6 V | 6 V | 6 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 2 V | 2 V | — | 2 V | 2 V | 2 V | 2 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5 V | 5 V | — | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Surface Mount | NO | NO | — | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Technology | CMOS | CMOS | — | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | — | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | — | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | — | THROUGH-HOLE | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | — | 2.54 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | DUAL | — | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL |
| ## SN74HC21N Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ## SN74HC02N Alternates Showing results | — | Image | — | — | — | — | — |
| Control Type | — | — | — | ENABLE HIGH | — | — | — |
| Count Direction | — | — | — | UNIDIRECTIONAL | — | — | — |
| Number of Bits | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Number of Ports | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Output Characteristics | — | — | — | 3-STATE | — | — | — |
| Output Polarity | — | — | — | TRUE | — | — | — |
| ## SN74HC126N Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | Image | — | — | — |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | — | — | — | — | 260 | 260 | 260 |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | — | — | — | — | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| ## SN74HC21D Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | — | Image | — | — |
| ## SN74HC21NSR Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | — | — | Image | — |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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What is equivalent to SN74HC21N?
Known equivalents for SN74HC21N include SN74HC02N, SN74HC595NE4, SN74HC126N. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of SN74HC21N?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
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