SN74AHC14DE4

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Inverter
• Characteristics: High-speed, low-power, Schmitt-trigger inputs
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Hex Schmitt-Trigger Inverters
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2 V to 5.5 V
• Input Voltage Range: 0 V to VCC
• Output Voltage Range: 0 V to VCC
• Maximum Operating Frequency: 50 MHz
• Propagation Delay Time: 8 ns (typical)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SN74AHC14DE4 has a total of 14 pins, numbered as follows:

1. Input A1
2. Output Y1
3. Input A2
4. Output Y2
5. Input A3
6. Output Y3
7. Ground (GND)
8. Output Y4
9. Input A4
10. Output Y5
11. Input A5
12. Output Y6
13. VCC (Supply Voltage)
14. Input A6

Functional Features

• Hex Schmitt-Trigger Inverters: The SN74AHC14DE4 consists of six independent inverters with Schmitt-trigger inputs. These inverters are designed to convert input logic levels into inverted output logic levels.
• High-Speed Operation: With a maximum operating frequency of 50 MHz, this IC provides fast signal processing capabilities.
• Low Power Consumption: The SN74AHC14DE4 is optimized for low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Schmitt-Trigger Inputs: The Schmitt-trigger inputs allow the IC to have hysteresis, ensuring better noise immunity and improved signal integrity.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation enables quick signal processing. - Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered devices. - Schmitt-trigger inputs provide noise immunity and improved signal integrity.

Disadvantages: - Limited operating voltage range (2 V to 5.5 V). - Propagation delay time may affect timing-sensitive applications.

Working Principles

The SN74AHC14DE4 operates based on the principles of digital logic. Each inverter within the IC takes an input signal and produces the inverted output signal. The Schmitt-trigger inputs ensure that the output transitions occur at different voltage levels for rising and falling input signals, providing noise immunity and preventing false triggering.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SN74AHC14DE4 is commonly used in various electronic applications, including:

1. Signal Conditioning: It can be used to condition analog signals before further processing or conversion.
2. Oscillator Circuits: It can be employed to generate square wave oscillations for clocking purposes.
3. Level Shifting: It can be utilized to shift logic levels between different sections of a circuit.
4. Sensor Interfaces: It can interface with sensors by converting their output signals into compatible logic levels.
5. Communication Systems: It can be integrated into communication systems for signal inversion and level shifting.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN74AHC14D
2. SN74AHCT14
3. CD74HCT14E
4. MC74VHC1G14

These alternative models offer similar functionality and characteristics to the SN74AHC14DE4 and can be considered as replacements depending on specific requirements.

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