74HC04 Hex Inverter IC (7404) DIP 14 Package

74HC04 Hex Inverter IC (7404) DIP 14 Package

The 74HC04 is a high-speed CMOS Hex Inverter IC that contains six independent NOT gates (inverters) in a single 14-pin Dual Inline Package (DIP). Each gate performs a logical inversion — outputting the opposite logic state of the input.

Manufactured using advanced CMOS technology, the 74HC04 provides low power consumption, high noise immunity, and fast switching performance, while maintaining compatibility with both CMOS and TTL logic levels. Its high-speed response and stable operation make it ideal for use in digital logic circuits, signal processing, waveform shaping, and microcontroller systems.

Thanks to its DIP-14 package, the IC is easy to use in breadboards and PCBs, making it a popular choice among students, hobbyists, and professionals for both prototyping and production applications.

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Features:

• Logic Family: 74HC Series (High-Speed CMOS)
• Function: Hex Inverter (6 independent NOT gates per IC)
• Operating Voltage Range: 2V to 6V (typically 5V)
• Input Logic Level: TTL and CMOS compatible
• Output Drive Capability: ±4mA at 5V
• Propagation Delay: ~8ns at 5V
• Low Power Consumption: Minimal static current (CMOS design)
• High Noise Immunity: Reliable performance in digital environments
• Package Type: DIP-14 for easy prototyping and circuit integration
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Advantages:

• Performs logical inversion efficiently and accurately
• Suitable for waveform generation, signal conditioning, and logic control
• Low power and high-speed operation
• Fully compatible with CMOS and TTL systems
• Breadboard-friendly DIP-14 package for rapid testing and development

Applications:

• Digital logic circuit design and prototyping
• Signal inversion and waveform generation
• Microcontroller and digital signal interfacing
• Clock pulse shaping and timing circuits
• Logic level conversion and data control
• General-purpose logic and control systems

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