SN74AHCT04DRE4

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit
• Use: Logic Gate Inverter
• Characteristics: High-speed, low-power consumption
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Hex Inverter
• 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
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Propagation Delay Time: 9 ns (typical)
• Quiescent Current: 1 µA (maximum)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SN74AHCT04DRE4 has a total of 14 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

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

Functional Features

• Hex Inverter: The SN74AHCT04DRE4 consists of six independent inverters, each performing the NOT operation on its input signal.
• High-Speed Operation: With a propagation delay time of only 9 ns, this IC ensures fast signal processing.
• Low-Power Consumption: The quiescent current of 1 µA makes it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Wide Voltage Range: It can operate within a supply voltage range of 2 V to 5.5 V, providing flexibility in various applications.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation enables quick signal processing. - Low-power consumption makes it suitable for portable devices. - Wide voltage range allows for versatile applications.

Disadvantages: - Limited functionality as it only performs the NOT operation.

Working Principles

The SN74AHCT04DRE4 is based on CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) technology. Each inverter consists of a PMOS (P-channel MOS) transistor and an NMOS (N-channel MOS) transistor. When the input voltage is low, the PMOS transistor conducts, allowing current to flow from the power supply to the output. This results in a high output voltage. Conversely, when the input voltage is high, the NMOS transistor conducts, creating a low output voltage.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SN74AHCT04DRE4 is commonly used in various digital logic applications, including:

1. Microcontrollers: It can be used to interface with different components, such as sensors and actuators.
2. Data Communication: Inverting signals is often required in data transmission systems.
3. Clock Generation: Inverters are essential for generating clock signals in digital circuits.
4. Signal Conditioning: The hex inverter can be used to modify or condition input signals before further processing.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN74AHC04: Similar to SN74AHCT04DRE4 but operates at a wider voltage range (2 V to 5.5 V).
2. CD4069UB: Hex inverter IC with similar functionality but operates at a higher voltage range (3 V to 18 V).
3. MC74VHC1GU04: Single inverter IC with similar characteristics but operates at a lower voltage range (1.65 V to 5.5 V).

These alternative models provide similar functionality and can be used as substitutes for the SN74AHCT04DRE4 in different applications.

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