SN74HC04N - Inverter, Hex; Positive; 6 Ns; Pdip-n; -40 Degc; 85 Degc.

Product Description

The SN74HC04N is a hex inverting buffer IC from the High-Speed CMOS (HC) logic family. It features six independent inverters, each with a single input and output. This IC is designed to invert digital signals in various applications, providing reliable logic operations with high-speed performance and low power consumption.

Key Features:

1. Hex Inverters: Contains six independent inverters in a single IC package.
2. High-Speed CMOS Technology: Offers fast switching speeds while maintaining low power consumption.
3. Low Power Consumption: Ideal for energy-efficient designs and low current requirements.
4. Wide Supply Voltage Range: Operates between 2V and 6V, offering flexibility for different digital systems.
5. TTL-Compatible Inputs: Fully compatible with TTL logic levels, ensuring seamless integration with other TTL devices.
6. Standard 14-Pin DIP: Comes in a 14-pin dual in-line package (DIP) for easy integration into digital systems.
7. Noise Immunity: High noise immunity ensures stable and reliable operation in noisy environments.
8. Output Drive Capability: Can source or sink up to 25mA, suitable for driving moderate loads.

Applications:

1. Signal Inversion: Primarily used to invert digital logic signals.
2. Logic Circuit Design: Essential for creating digital logic circuits where inversion is required.
3. Buffers for Driving Loads: Used to buffer signals and drive low-impedance loads.
4. Timing and Oscillator Circuits: Forms part of circuits generating timing pulses and oscillations.
5. Control Systems: Used in control logic to handle signal inversion operations.
6. Embedded Systems: Serves as a fundamental logic element in microcontroller-based systems and designs.
7. Signal Processing: Applied in signal processing to create negated outputs for system integration.

Pin Configuration:

• Inputs: Each inverter has one input pin (A), for a total of 6 input pins.
• Outputs: Each inverter has one output pin (Y), for a total of 6 output pins.
• Power Supply:
  • Vcc: Positive supply voltage (2V to 6V).
  • GND: Ground connection.

Logic Function:

The inverting buffer performs a simple NOT operation on the input signal. If the input is low (0), the output will be high (1). If the input is high (1), the output will be low (0). The truth table for a single inverter is as follows:

Typical Applications:

1. Digital Logic Design: Used to implement basic or complex digital logic circuits with inversion.
2. Signal Buffering: Serves to buffer signals and ensure proper voltage levels for subsequent stages.
3. Pulse Inversion: Inverts pulses in timing circuits, oscillators, and clock systems.
4. Data Processing Systems: Used in digital circuits for data manipulation and control.
5. Embedded Logic Systems: Commonly employed in embedded systems, where signal inversion is necessary for logic operations.
6. Boolean Algebra Implementation: Implements negation operations in Boolean algebra and logic gates.

The SN74HC04N is a versatile, reliable, and widely used IC for digital systems. Its ability to invert signals, low power consumption, and compatibility with various logic families make it a valuable component for a wide range of applications in both consumer and industrial electronics.