SN74LVC1404DCTRIn StockTexas Instruments
SN74LVC1404DCTR is a crystal oscillator driver IC from Texas Instruments LVC logic family, operating at 1.65V to 5.5V with 50pF load capacitance and 32mA output current, featuring two inverter/buffer functions in a compact 8-pin SSOP package. From $0.497 in stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- SN74LVC1404DCTR Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.4970(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Wide supply voltage range of 1.65V to 5.5V enables compatibility with multiple logic families and low-voltage systems
- Dual inverter/buffer functions in a compact 8-pin SSOP package, saving board space in high-density designs
- Supports 50pF load capacitance with 32mA output current, ensuring reliable crystal oscillator startup and stable clock generation
- LVC logic family with Pb-free (RoHS compliant) construction for modern green electronics applications
- Optimized for crystal oscillator driver applications with low propagation delay and high noise immunity
Applications
The SN74LVC1404DCTR is widely used as a crystal oscillator driver in microcontroller and DSP clock circuits, providing stable clock signals for embedded systems and communication modules. It is also employed in signal buffering and logic level conversion applications within industrial control systems, consumer electronics, and wireless communication devices. Its wide voltage range makes it suitable for battery-powered portable equipment where supply voltage may vary.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 15 |
| Family | LVC/LCX/Z |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50pF |
| Logic IC Type | INVERTER/BUFFER |
| Max I(ol) | 0.032A |
| Number of Functions | 2 |
| Number of Inputs | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, LOW PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH |
| Packing Method | TR |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 0.01mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 8ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 25.7ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Schmitt Trigger | YES |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 1.65V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| 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 | 8542.39.00.90 |
| Country of Origin | Japan, Mainland China, Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the supply voltage range of the SN74LVC1404DCTR?
The SN74LVC1404DCTR operates over a wide supply voltage range of 1.65V to 5.5V, making it compatible with 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, and 5V logic systems. This flexibility allows the device to be used in both low-power portable designs and traditional 5V logic environments.
What package does the SN74LVC1404DCTR come in and what are its dimensions?
The SN74LVC1404DCTR is packaged in an 8-pin SSOP (Shrink Small Outline Package), which is a surface-mount package with a 0.65mm pin pitch. The DCTR suffix indicates a tape-and-reel packaging option for automated PCB assembly, suitable for high-volume manufacturing.
What are the typical applications of the SN74LVC1404DCTR crystal oscillator driver?
The SN74LVC1404DCTR is primarily designed as a crystal oscillator driver with two independent inverter/buffer functions and 50pF load capacitance support. Typical applications include crystal clock generation for microcontrollers, clock buffering in communication modules, signal conditioning in industrial control systems, and logic level interfacing in mixed-voltage embedded designs.
What is the output drive current of the SN74LVC1404DCTR?
The SN74LVC1404DCTR provides a maximum output low current (I_OL) of 32mA (0.032A), which is sufficient to drive crystal oscillators and standard CMOS logic loads. This drive strength, combined with the LVC logic family characteristics, ensures fast switching and reliable signal integrity across the supported voltage range.
Is the SN74LVC1404DCTR RoHS compliant and what is its recommended replacement lifecycle?
Yes, the SN74LVC1404DCTR is Pb-free and RoHS compliant, as indicated by its Pbfree Code 'Yes' and JESD-609 Code 'e4'. Texas Instruments assigns a YTEOL (Years to End of Life) rating of 15 years for this device, indicating long-term availability and support for extended production runs.
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