SN74HCU04DIn StockTexas Instruments
SN74HCU04D is a CMOS Hex Unbuffered Inverter IC with 6 channels, operating from 2V to 6V supply, 5.2mA output current, and 50pF load capacitance in a 14-Pin SOIC package. From $0.52 in stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- SN74HCU04D Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.5192(MOQ 315)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 6-channel unbuffered hex inverter with individual single-input/output gates
- Wide supply voltage range: 2V to 6V, compatible with both 3.3V and 5V logic systems
- Low propagation delay and high-speed CMOS switching for signal conditioning applications
- 14-Pin SOIC (Small Outline IC) package for easy PCB integration and compact design
- High noise immunity with CMOS technology, suitable for industrial and commercial environments
Applications
The SN74HCU04D is widely used in digital logic circuits for signal inversion and buffering in microcontroller interface designs. It serves as an oscillator component in clock generation circuits and is commonly applied in level shifting and waveform shaping tasks. Typical applications include consumer electronics, industrial control systems, and communication equipment where reliable logic inversion is required.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Family | HC/UH |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50pF |
| Logic IC Type | INVERTER |
| Max I(ol) | 0.004A |
| Number of Functions | 6 |
| Number of Inputs | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP14,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Packing Method | TUBE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 0.02mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 20ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 100ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Schmitt Trigger | NO |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 2V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
| Country of Origin | Malaysia |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for SN74HCU04D:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the supply voltage range for the SN74HCU04D?
The SN74HCU04D operates over a wide supply voltage range of 2V to 6V, making it compatible with both 3.3V and 5V logic systems. This flexibility allows it to interface with a broad range of microcontrollers and digital ICs without level shifting.
What is the difference between SN74HCU04D and SN74HC04D?
The SN74HCU04D is an unbuffered hex inverter, whereas the SN74HC04D is a buffered version. The unbuffered design of the HCU04 gives it a higher gain and makes it ideal for use in linear oscillator circuits, while the buffered HC04 provides more consistent switching thresholds and is better suited for standard logic inversion tasks.
What package does the SN74HCU04D come in and what are its dimensions?
The SN74HCU04D comes in a 14-Pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package, which is a surface-mount package with a compact footprint suitable for high-density PCB designs. It has a standard 1.27mm pin pitch and is compatible with automated pick-and-place assembly processes.
Can the SN74HCU04D be used to build a crystal oscillator circuit?
Yes, the SN74HCU04D is commonly used to build crystal oscillator circuits because its unbuffered design provides the analog gain needed to sustain oscillation. One or more of its six inverter gates can be configured with a crystal and resistors/capacitors to create a stable clock source for digital systems.
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