ON Semiconductor MC74HCT14ADR2 Hex Schmitt-Trigger Inverter

The MC74HCT14ADR2 from ON Semiconductor is a high-performance, hex inverter with Schmitt-trigger inputs that is designed to be used in a wide range of digital and mixed-signal applications. This integrated circuit is part of the high-speed CMOS HCT family and is fabricated with silicon gate CMOS technology to achieve operating speeds similar to LSTTL, with the low power consumption of standard CMOS integrated circuits.

This versatile device features six independent inverters with Schmitt-trigger action on each input, which makes it ideal for transforming slowly changing input signals into sharply defined, jitter-free output signals, enhancing noise immunity and transforming an analog or slowly changing digital waveform into a digital output. The hysteresis characteristics of the Schmitt-trigger provide increased noise immunity and allow the device to be used as a logic level converter which operates over a wide voltage range from 4.5V to 5.5V.

The MC74HCT14ADR2 is supplied in a compact SOIC-14 package, making it suitable for space-constrained applications while offering improved board-level reliability. The device also supports TTL-level inputs, making it compatible with older digital systems, and it can be used in a variety of applications, including wave shaping, signal processing, and in systems that require noise immunity at the input stage.

Key Features:

• Hex inverter configuration with Schmitt-trigger inputs
• Operational voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V
• Compatibility with TTL inputs
• Low power consumption characteristic of CMOS devices
• Improved noise immunity with hysteresis
• Capability to transform analog signals into digital outputs
• SOIC-14 package for compact footprint

Overall, the MC74HCT14ADR2 is a reliable and versatile component suitable for a variety of digital applications that require clean signal processing and interfacing with different logic levels. ON Semiconductor's commitment to quality ensures that this device meets the stringent requirements of modern electronic systems.