Nexperia USA Inc. 74AHC04D-Q100J

Overview

74AHC04D-Q100 from Nexperia is an automotive-qualified hex inverter IC (CMOS logic) providing six independent high-speed inverting buffers in SO14 package. It operates from 2.0 V to 5.5 V, delivers propagation delays as low as 3.0 ns (VCC = 5.0 V, CL = 15 pF), and supports full -40 °C to +125 °C ambient operation. It is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified and pin compatible with LSTTL, used for signal inversion, clock buffering, and level translation in automotive body control modules.

For engineers reviewing the 74AHC04D-Q100 datasheet, 74AHC04D-Q100 pinout, 74AHC04D-Q100 application, or 74AHC04D-Q100 equivalent, key selection criteria include CMOS input compatibility, guaranteed 125 °C operation, balanced tPLH/tPHL timing, SO14 package mechanical footprint, and automotive-grade ESD robustness (HBM > 2000 V).

Technical Context

This device implements six independent CMOS inverter stages using Si-gate technology, compliant with JEDEC 7-A. Its input structure accepts voltages up to VCC + 0.5 V, enabling mixed-voltage interfacing without external level shifters.

Propagation delay symmetry (tPLH ≈ tPHL) and low dynamic power dissipation (CPD = 13.5 pF) stem from matched P/N transistor sizing and optimized drive strength. The SO14 package (SOT108-1) provides industry-standard lead pitch (1.27 mm) and thermal derating of 10.1 mW/K above 100 °C.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

74AHC04D-Q100 uses the SO14 plastic small outline package (SOT108-1), 14-lead, 3.9 mm body width, 1.27 mm lead pitch, with gull-wing leads suitable for reflow soldering and automated optical inspection.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar hex inverter applications.

Compared with 74AHCT04D-Q100, the 74AHC04D-Q100 offers superior noise immunity in CMOS systems via higher VIH thresholds, while SN74LVC04AQPWRQ1 extends voltage flexibility at the cost of layout compatibility and increased quiescent current.

Availability

74AHC04D-Q100 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body control modules, instrument cluster interfaces, engine control units, and ADAS camera power sequencing requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for 74AHC04D-Q100 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Nexperia is a global semiconductor expert focused on high-volume, high-reliability logic, analog, and discrete components, with leadership in automotive-qualified standard products.

The 74AHC-Q100 series delivers AEC-Q100-compliant CMOS logic optimized for automotive signal integrity, thermal resilience, and long-term supply stability in powertrain, chassis, and infotainment systems.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency supported by 74AHC04D-Q100?

The 74AHC04D-Q100 does not specify a maximum clock frequency in its datasheet because it is a combinational logic device without internal clocking. Its usable frequency limit depends on propagation delay and load capacitance: with CL = 15 pF and VCC = 5.0 V, tpd = 3.0–5.5 ns, supporting signal edges up to ~100 MHz in typical routing configurations. System-level timing must account for board trace delays and fan-out loading.

Can 74AHC04D-Q100 drive a 50 pF capacitive load reliably at 125 °C?

Yes. At VCC = 5.0 V and Tamb = +125 °C, the datasheet guarantees tpd ≤ 7.0 ns and VOL ≤ 0.55 V with IO = 8.0 mA into a 50 pF load. Output drive capability remains sufficient for standard logic interfacing under worst-case thermal and voltage conditions, provided proper PCB layout and local decoupling are implemented.

Is the SO14 package of 74AHC04D-Q100 RoHS and REACH compliant?

Yes. Nexperia confirms that the 74AHC04D-Q100 in SOT108-1 package meets RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, including SVHC screening. Lead-free matte tin termination and halogen-free molding compound are standard; full compliance documentation is available via Nexperia's product change notifications and material declarations portal.

How does the input overvoltage tolerance benefit automotive system design?

The ability to accept inputs up to VCC + 0.5 V allows direct connection to higher-voltage nodes (e.g., 5.5 V sensors or LIN bus receivers) without external clamping diodes or level translators. This reduces BOM count, PCB area, and failure points-critical for space-constrained, high-reliability automotive modules where component count directly impacts field failure rates.