ON Semiconductor MC74VHC1G04 Inverter

The MC74VHC1G04 is a high-speed CMOS inverter fabricated with silicon gate CMOS technology. Designed by ON Semiconductor, this device is tailored to deliver the most efficient performance in terms of speed and power consumption, making it a suitable choice for a vast array of applications ranging from portable electronics to complex industrial systems.

Key Features

• High Speed: The MC74VHC1G04 boasts a propagation delay time of approximately 5.5 ns at VCC = 5V, CL = 15 pF, and TA = 25°C, making it an excellent choice for high-speed logic operations.
• Low Power Dissipation: With a typical ICCH of 1 µA at VCC = 5.5V and TA = 25°C, this inverter is optimized for low power consumption, ensuring energy efficiency in your designs.
• High Noise Immunity: The device features a VNIH and VNIL equal to 28% VCC at VCC = 5V, which provides robust performance even in noisy environments.
• Power Down Protection: Inputs and outputs are equipped with protection circuits that ensure that no excessive current is drawn, even if the input is raised to 7V above VCC or taken 0.5V below ground.
• Wide Operating Voltage Range: It operates over a wide voltage range from 2V to 5.5V, catering to various logic level requirements.
• Pb-Free Packages: Available in multiple package options, including the environmentally friendly “Pb-Free” package, which aligns with current environmental regulations.

Applications

The versatility of the MC74VHC1G04 makes it ideal for a multitude of applications. It is commonly used in:

• Logic level translation
• Power management systems
• Portable devices
• Signal processing
• Waveform generation
• Any general-purpose inverting function

With its high-speed operation, low power dissipation, and robust noise immunity, the MC74VHC1G04 from ON Semiconductor is a reliable and efficient solution for designers looking to implement an inverter in their digital logic circuits. Its wide operating voltage range and protection features make it a resilient and versatile component in any electronic system.