Nexperia USA Inc. 74LV04D,118

Overview

74LV04D,118 from Nexperia is a hex CMOS inverter IC operating across 1.0 V to 5.5 V supply, delivering six independent inverting logic gates with TTL-compatible inputs at VCC ≥ 2.7 V, 6 ns typical propagation delay at 3.3 V/15 pF, and output drive capability of ±12 mA - used for signal inversion, level translation, and waveform shaping in low-voltage digital control subsystems.

For engineers reviewing the 74LV04D,118 datasheet, 74LV04D,118 pinout, 74LV04D,118 application, or 74LV04D,118 equivalent, key selection criteria include its wide VCC range (1.0–5.5 V), guaranteed operation down to 1.0 V, −40 °C to +125 °C temperature rating, SO14 package compatibility, and input clamp diodes enabling safe interfacing to voltages exceeding VCC via current-limiting resistors.

Technical Context

The 74LV04D,118 implements six independent CMOS inverter stages with rail-to-rail output swing, input clamping diodes on all six A-inputs (pins 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 13), and a single VCC (pin 14) and GND (pin 7) supply pair. Its logic function strictly follows L→H / H→L inversion per gate, with no internal feedback, enable, or tri-state control.

It operates under JEDEC-compliant voltage standards including JESD8-7 (1.65–1.95 V), JESD8-5 (2.3–2.7 V), JESD8C (2.7–3.6 V), and JESD36 (4.5–5.5 V), and meets ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 Class 2 (≥2000 V HBM) and JS-002 Class C3 (≥1000 V CDM) ESD specifications.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

74LV04D,118 uses the SO14 (SOT108-1) plastic small outline package: 14-pin, 3.9 mm body width, 1.27 mm lead pitch, gull-wing leads, and standard JEDEC MS-012 outline.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with SN74LVC04APWR and 74AHC04PW,118, the 74LV04D,118 uniquely supports 1.0 V operation and includes input clamp diodes - making it the only option among the three for true single-supply 1.2 V designs or robust overvoltage-tolerant interfacing without added components.

Availability

74LV04D,118 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial PLC I/O conditioning, low-voltage microcontroller peripheral interface, and power sequencing control logic requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for 74LV04D,118 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 MOSFET solutions - serving automotive, industrial, and consumer markets with ISO/TS 16949-certified manufacturing.

The 74LV04D,118 belongs to Nexperia's LV (Low Voltage) logic family, designed specifically for energy-efficient, mixed-voltage digital systems operating from 1.0 V upward - emphasizing interoperability, robustness, and long-term supply stability.

FAQ

Can 74LV04D,118 operate reliably at 1.2 V supply?

Yes. The 74LV04D,118 is fully specified and guaranteed to function at VCC = 1.2 V, with static characteristics (VIH, VIL, VOH, VOL) validated across −40 °C to +125 °C. Propagation delay increases to ~40 ns at 1.2 V, but logic functionality remains intact - confirmed in Table 6 and Section 8 of the official Nexperia datasheet Rev. 6.

Does the SO14 package (SOT108-1) have thermal pad exposure or exposed die attach pad?

No. The SO14 (SOT108-1) package used by 74LV04D,118 is a standard plastic small outline package with gull-wing leads and no thermal pad or exposed die attach surface. Thermal dissipation relies solely on lead-frame conduction through pins 7 (GND) and 14 (VCC), with Ptot derating starting at 100 °C per datasheet Section 7.

Are all six inverters electrically isolated from each other internally?

Yes. Each inverter (1A→1Y, 2A→2Y, ..., 6A→6Y) is a fully independent CMOS gate with no shared transistors or internal coupling. Input-to-output propagation delay variation across gates is <2 ns at nominal conditions, and crosstalk-induced switching is suppressed by layout isolation and low CPD (21 pF), as verified in dynamic characterization (Table 7).

What is the maximum capacitive load this device can drive while maintaining specified timing?

The 74LV04D,118 is characterized up to CL = 15 pF for tpd specification (6 ns typical at 3.3 V). While it can drive heavier loads (e.g., 50 pF), propagation delay increases nonlinearly - reaching ~12 ns at 50 pF per Figure 4 and Table 7. For timing-critical paths, design should limit load to ≤15 pF unless re-characterized under actual conditions.