The SN74HC14PW from Texas Instruments is a high-performance, hex inverter chip with Schmitt-Trigger inputs. This integrated circuit is designed to provide a robust solution for digital signal conditioning and is ideal for a wide range of applications in various electronic systems. The SN74HC14PW is part of the 74HC series, known for its high-speed CMOS technology.

Key Features

• Logic Type: Schmitt-Trigger Inverter
• Number of Circuits: 6
• Input Type: Schmitt Trigger
• Output Type: CMOS
• Supply Voltage Range: 2V to 6V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Package / Case: TSSOP-14
• Propagation Delay Time: 13ns at 4.5V

Product Description

The SN74HC14PW is equipped with six independent inverters with Schmitt-Trigger inputs. These inputs have hysteresis which enhances noise immunity and transforms slowly changing input signals into sharply defined jitter-free output signals, making them particularly useful for transforming noisy signals into clean digital transitions. The device functions as an inverter with Schmitt-Trigger action on all inputs, which allows it to be used in a variety of logic applications where pulse shaping is crucial.

With a wide operating voltage range from 2V to 6V, the SN74HC14PW is versatile for interfacing with both TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) and CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) logic levels. The chip is characterized for operation from -40°C to +85°C, ensuring reliable performance in a broad spectrum of environmental conditions.

The SN74HC14PW comes in a TSSOP-14 (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package) which is suitable for surface-mounted technology, providing a compact footprint for space-constrained applications. Its fast propagation delay of 13ns at 4.5V ensures quick response times in high-speed systems.

Overall, the SN74HC14PW from Texas Instruments is an essential component for designers looking for a reliable and efficient solution to create clean digital signals from noisy inputs or for applications requiring pulse shaping in their digital logic circuits.