SN74LV04AD

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Logic Gate
• Characteristics: Low-voltage, Hex Inverter
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Inverting logic gate with six inputs
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 2500 units

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2V to 5.5V
• Input Voltage Range: 0V to VCC
• Output Voltage Range: 0V to VCC
• Maximum Operating Frequency: 50MHz
• Propagation Delay Time: 6ns (typical)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SN74LV04AD has a total of 14 pins, which are numbered as follows:

1. GND (Ground)
2. A1 (Input A1)
3. Y1 (Output Y1)
4. A2 (Input A2)
5. Y2 (Output Y2)
6. A3 (Input A3)
7. Y3 (Output Y3)
8. VCC (Power Supply)
9. A4 (Input A4)
10. Y4 (Output Y4)
11. A5 (Input A5)
12. Y5 (Output Y5)
13. A6 (Input A6)
14. Y6 (Output Y6)

Functional Features

• Hex Inverter: The SN74LV04AD consists of six independent inverters, each capable of converting a high-level input signal into its complementary low-level output.
• Low-Voltage Operation: It operates at a supply voltage range of 2V to 5.5V, making it suitable for low-power applications.
• High-Speed Performance: With a maximum operating frequency of 50MHz and a propagation delay time of 6ns, it ensures efficient signal processing.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low-voltage operation allows for compatibility with various systems. - High-speed performance enables quick signal processing. - Compact SOIC package offers space-saving benefits. - Six independent inverters provide flexibility in circuit design.

Disadvantages: - Limited to inverting logic operations only. - Not suitable for high-power applications due to low voltage range.

Working Principles

The SN74LV04AD is based on the CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) technology. Each inverter within the IC consists of a PMOS (P-channel MOSFET) and an NMOS (N-channel MOSFET). When the input signal is high, the PMOS conducts, connecting the output to VCC and resulting in a low output. Conversely, when the input signal is low, the NMOS conducts, connecting the output to ground and producing a high output.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SN74LV04AD is widely used in various digital systems and electronic devices. Some common application areas include:

1. Microcontrollers: It can be utilized as a level shifter or signal buffer between different voltage domains in microcontroller-based systems.
2. Communication Systems: The hex inverter is employed in signal conditioning circuits, data transmission, and clock synchronization modules.
3. Industrial Automation: It finds application in control systems, motor drives, and sensor interfacing circuits.
4. Consumer Electronics: The IC is used in televisions, audio systems, gaming consoles, and other consumer electronic devices for signal processing and logic operations.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN74LVC04A: Similar to SN74LV04AD, but operates at a wider supply voltage range of 1.65V to 5.5V.
2. SN74HCT04: A TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) version of the hex inverter, compatible with higher voltage levels.
3. SN74LS04: Another TTL-based alternative, offering different speed and power characteristics.

These alternative models provide options based on specific voltage requirements, performance criteria, and compatibility with different logic families.

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