SN74HCT04NG4

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit
• Use: Inverter
• Characteristics: High-speed, low-power, TTL-compatible
• Package: DIP (Dual Inline Package)
• Essence: Hex inverter gate
• Packaging/Quantity: Tube packaging, 50 pieces per tube

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2V to 6V
• Input Voltage Range: 0V to VCC
• Output Voltage Range: 0V to VCC
• Maximum Operating Frequency: 25 MHz
• Propagation Delay Time: 9 ns
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SN74HCT04NG4 has a total of 14 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

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

Functional Features

• Hex inverter gate: The SN74HCT04NG4 consists of six independent inverters, each performing the NOT operation.
• High-speed operation: It operates at a maximum frequency of 25 MHz, making it suitable for applications requiring fast signal processing.
• Low-power consumption: The HCT family of ICs offers reduced power consumption compared to standard TTL logic families.
• TTL-compatible: The SN74HCT04NG4 is compatible with TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) inputs, allowing seamless integration with existing TTL-based systems.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation enables efficient signal processing. - Low-power consumption helps conserve energy. - Compatibility with TTL inputs allows for easy integration into existing systems.

Disadvantages: - Limited voltage range of 2V to 6V may not be suitable for all applications. - Propagation delay time of 9 ns may introduce timing issues in certain high-speed applications.

Working Principles

The SN74HCT04NG4 operates based on the principle of digital logic inversion. Each of the six independent inverters takes an input signal and produces the logical complement of that signal at the output. When the input is high (logic 1), the output will be low (logic 0), and vice versa.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SN74HCT04NG4 finds application in various fields, including:

1. Digital electronics: It can be used in logic gates, flip-flops, counters, and other digital circuits.
2. Microcontrollers: It is commonly used as a level shifter or signal buffer between microcontrollers operating at different voltage levels.
3. Communication systems: It can be employed in signal conditioning and data transmission circuits.
4. Industrial automation: It plays a role in controlling and monitoring devices in industrial automation systems.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

Some alternative models to the SN74HCT04NG4 include:

1. 74LS04: This is a similar hex inverter gate IC but operates at a higher voltage range of 4.75V to 5.25V.
2. CD4049: This is a hex inverting buffer IC that operates at a wider voltage range of 3V to 18V.
3. MC74HC04: This is another hex inverter gate IC that operates at a lower voltage range of 2V to 6V.

These alternative models offer similar functionality but may have different specifications and pin configurations.

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