The HD74HC04P-E is a high-speed CMOS hex inverter from Renesas Electronics America. Utilizing silicon gate CMOS technology, this device achieves high-speed operation comparable to bipolar Schottky TTL devices while maintaining the low power consumption characteristic of CMOS integrated circuits. The HD74HC04P-E is supplied in a through-hole DIP (Dual In-Line Package), making it suitable for breadboarding, prototyping, and older PCB designs.

Applications

• Logic circuits
• Digital electronics projects
• Signal inversion
• Oscillators
• Buffering

Features

• High Speed Operation: Propagation delay times are significantly reduced compared to standard CMOS logic.
• Low Power Consumption: Ideal for battery-powered applications and systems where power efficiency is crucial.
• Wide Operating Voltage Range: Operates reliably over a broad voltage range, typically 2V to 6V.
• High Noise Immunity: Provides stable operation even in noisy environments.
• TTL Compatibility: Input logic thresholds are compatible with TTL voltage levels.
• Hex Inverter: Contains six independent inverters in a single package.
• DIP Package: Easy to handle and suitable for through-hole mounting.

Benefits

• Improved System Performance: The high-speed operation allows for faster processing and improved system responsiveness.
• Reduced Power Consumption: Minimizes energy usage, extending battery life and reducing heat generation.
• Enhanced Reliability: The wide operating voltage range and high noise immunity ensure stable and dependable performance.
• Simplified Circuit Design: The TTL compatibility simplifies interfacing with other logic families.
• Convenient Prototyping: The DIP package allows for easy experimentation and circuit development.

Additional Details

The HD74HC04P-E is part of the 74HC series of logic gates, known for their high-speed CMOS technology. Each of the six inverters within the package inverts the input signal; a high input results in a low output, and vice-versa. It is important to consult the datasheet for detailed electrical characteristics such as input capacitance, output drive current, and propagation delay variations with voltage and temperature.