The MM74HC04N / MC74HC04N is a Hex Inverter from Fairchild/ON Semiconductor. It contains six independent inverters, each performing the logical inversion of its input signal. When the input is HIGH, the output is LOW, and vice-versa. These devices belong to the High-Speed CMOS (HC) logic family, known for their low power consumption and good noise immunity.

Applications

• General-purpose logic circuits
• Oscillators
• Clock signal inversion
• Signal shaping
• Line drivers

Features

• High speed: tpd = 9 ns (typical) at VCC = 5V
• Low power dissipation: ICC = 2 μA (maximum) at VCC = 5V
• Wide operating voltage range: 2V to 6V
• High noise immunity: NIM = 30 % VCC, NIL = 30 % VCC
• Fanout of 10 LS-TTL loads

Benefits

• Fast switching speeds for medium-performance applications
• Extremely low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Versatile operating voltage allows for use in various systems.
• Reliable operation due to high noise immunity.
• Easy integration with other logic families.
• Simple implementation of inverting logic functions.

Additional Details

The MM74HC04N is available in a DIP (Dual In-line Package). The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C. The MC74HC04N is functionally identical and may be produced in a different package or by a different manufacturer. This device is commonly used in digital circuits to invert logic signals or to create simple oscillators. The high noise immunity makes it suitable for noisy environments.