SN74LVC14APWRE4 - Hex Schmitt-Trigger Inverters

The SN74LVC14APWRE4 from Texas Instruments is a high-performance, hex inverter chip with Schmitt-trigger inputs. This integrated circuit is designed to operate from a 1.65 V to 5.5 V V_CC supply, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including interfacing with both 3.3 V and 5 V systems. This versatility, combined with its low-voltage and low-power characteristics, make it ideal for use in a variety of logic functions where signal conditioning is required to stabilize noisy inputs.

Key Features:

• Logic Type: Inverter
• Number of Circuits: 6
• Input Type: Schmitt Trigger
• Output Type: CMOS
• Supply Voltage (V_CC): 1.65 V to 5.5 V
• Propagation Delay Time: 3.4 ns at 5 V, 6.5 ns at 3.3 V, 10.5 ns at 1.8 V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Package / Case: TSSOP-14

The SN74LVC14APWRE4 features Schmitt-trigger action at all inputs, which makes the circuit tolerant to slower input rise and fall times. This action allows the device to handle noisy environments and signals with slow edges, ensuring reliable operation. Each inverter in the SN74LVC14APWRE4 provides a buffered output with high noise immunity and stable output.

With its balanced propagation delays and low power consumption, the SN74LVC14APWRE4 is a suitable choice for a wide array of applications, including signal pulse shaping, line drivers, and logic inversion. Its compatibility with LVTTL and LVCMOS technologies also allows for easy integration into mixed-voltage systems.

The device comes in a thin shrink small-outline package (TSSOP), which is ideal for situations where space-saving is a priority. The SN74LVC14APWRE4 is also characterized for operation from -40°C to +85°C, ensuring reliable performance across a broad range of environmental conditions.

Overall, the SN74LVC14APWRE4 from Texas Instruments is a robust and versatile component that enhances the reliability and performance of electronic systems requiring high-quality logic inversion with Schmitt-trigger inputs.