ON Semiconductor MC74HC14ADG - Hex Schmitt-Trigger Inverter

The MC74HC14ADG from ON Semiconductor is a high-performance, hex inverter chip with Schmitt-trigger inputs that is designed to be used in a wide array of digital and mixed-signal applications. This integrated circuit is part of the high-speed CMOS family and is fabricated with silicon gate CMOS technology.

Key Features

• Logic Type: Inverter with Schmitt Trigger Input
• Number of Circuits: 6
• Input Type: Schmitt Trigger
• Output Current: 5.2 mA
• Supply Voltage Range: 2 V to 6 V
• Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Package / Case: SOIC-14
• Propagation Delay Time: 8 ns at 6 V

Product Description

The MC74HC14ADG is characterized by its high noise immunity and low power consumption, making it suitable for interfacing with different logic levels and driving capacitive loads. The Schmitt-trigger action of the inputs provides a hysteresis loop that enhances noise immunity and transforms slowly changing input signals into sharply defined jitter-free output signals, which is essential for applications where noise is a concern.

With its wide operating voltage range, this device is compatible with all standard CMOS, NMOS, and TTL logic levels. The chip's design ensures low power dissipation yet high drive capability. Its typical operating current is only 1 µA, and the output can source or sink up to 5.2 mA at 5 V. The MC74HC14ADG is also capable of driving up to 10 LSTTL loads.

The device is supplied in a 14-pin SOIC package, which is ideal for space-constrained applications. The MC74HC14ADG is also known for its robustness, with a wide operating temperature range that makes it suitable for industrial and automotive environments where temperature extremes are common.

Overall, the MC74HC14ADG from ON Semiconductor is a versatile, reliable choice for designers looking for a logic level converter or an inverter with built-in hysteresis, providing stable and reliable performance across a variety of conditions and applications.