Hex Schmitt-Trigger Inverter The SN74LVC14A is a hex inverter with Schmitt-trigger inputs, manufactured by Texas Instruments (TEXAS). Below are its specifications, descriptions, and features:
### **Specifications:**
- **Supply Voltage Range:** 1.65V to 5.5V
- **Input Voltage Range:** 0V to 5.5V
- **Output Voltage Range:** 0V to VCC
- **High Noise Immunity:** CMOS levels
- **Low Power Consumption:**
- ICC (Static) = 10µA (Max)
- ICC (Dynamic) depends on frequency
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +125°C
- **Propagation Delay:** 4.3ns (Max) at 3.3V
- **Input Hysteresis (Schmitt Trigger):**
- Positive-going threshold (VT+): 1.7V (Typ) at 3.3V
- Negative-going threshold (VT-): 0.9V (Typ) at 3.3V
- **Output Drive Capability:** ±24mA at 3.3V
- **Package Options:** SOIC, TSSOP, PDIP, VSSOP
### **Description:**
The SN74LVC14A is a hex Schmitt-trigger inverter, meaning it contains six independent inverters with Schmitt-trigger inputs. The device is designed for 1.65V to 5.5V VCC operation, making it suitable for mixed-voltage applications. The Schmitt-trigger inputs provide improved noise immunity and allow for slow or noisy input signals to be cleaned up.
### **Features:**
- **Wide Operating Voltage Range:** Supports 1.65V to 5.5V
- **Schmitt-Trigger Inputs:** Hysteresis for noise filtering
- **High-Speed Operation:** 4.3ns propagation delay (Max) at 3.3V
- **Low Power Consumption:** Ideal for battery-powered devices
- **I/O Tolerant to 5.5V:** Allows interfacing with higher-voltage systems
- **Latch-Up Performance Exceeds 250mA per JESD 17**
- **ESD Protection:**
- HBM: 2000V
- CDM: 1000V
This device is commonly used in signal conditioning, noise filtering, and level-shifting applications.
