Nexperia USA Inc. 74LV08DB,118

Overview

74LV08DB,118 from Nexperia is a quad 2-input CMOS AND gate IC operating from 1.0 V to 5.5 V supply, featuring TTL-compatible inputs at VCC = 2.7–3.6 V, typical propagation delay of 7 ns at VCC = 3.3 V/CL = 15 pF, and specified for -40 °C to +125 °C ambient temperature - used in low-voltage logic interfacing and signal conditioning in industrial control modules.

For engineers reviewing the 74LV08DB,118 datasheet, 74LV08DB,118 pinout, 74LV08DB,118 application, or 74LV08DB,118 equivalent, key selection criteria include supply voltage flexibility (1.0–5.5 V), input clamp diodes enabling overvoltage-tolerant interfacing, output drive capability (±12 mA), thermal grade (-40 °C to +125 °C), and SO14 package compatibility with legacy 74-series footprint layouts.

Technical Context

This device implements four independent 2-input AND logic functions in a single monolithic CMOS structure, with input clamp diodes allowing safe interface to signals exceeding VCC when used with current-limiting resistors. Each gate exhibits symmetrical HIGH/LOW output voltage thresholds defined per JEDEC standards JESD8-7 through JESD36.

Propagation delay is tightly specified across voltage bands: 9.0 ns typical at VCC = 3.3 V, degrading to 15 ns at VCC = 2.0 V and 45 ns at VCC = 1.2 V. Output drive strength is rated at ±12 mA under recommended conditions, with VOL ≤ 0.40 V and VOH ≥ 2.82 V at VCC = 3.0 V and IO = ±6 mA.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

74LV08DB,118 is packaged in SO14 (SOT108-1), a plastic small outline package with 14 leads and 3.9 mm body width, compatible with standard 0.050″ pitch PCB footprints and reflow soldering profiles.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar quad 2-input AND gate applications.

Compared with 74LV08DB,118, the 74LVC08AD,118 trades extended low-voltage operation and temperature range for faster propagation delay, while the SN74LV08APWR maintains identical functionality in a smaller footprint at the cost of package compatibility and thermal derating behavior.

Availability

74LV08DB,118 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial control systems, medical instrumentation, and automotive body electronics requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and mixed-voltage designs.

Supply support for 74LV08DB,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 delivering high-performance logic, discrete, and MOSFET solutions optimized for efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability in high-volume applications.

The 74LV logic family targets low-voltage, high-noise-immunity digital interfacing - designed specifically for robust operation in industrial, computing, and consumer systems where supply rail flexibility and thermal resilience are critical.

FAQ

Is 74LV08DB,118 pin-compatible with older 74HC08 or 74LS08 devices?

No - while all are quad 2-input AND gates, 74LV08DB,118 uses SO14 (SOT108-1) with standard 14-pin DIP-compatible pinout (GND at pin 7, VCC at pin 14), but its input thresholds, drive strength, and voltage range differ significantly from 74HC08 (CMOS, 2–6 V) and 74LS08 (bipolar TTL, 4.75–5.25 V). Direct substitution requires verification of logic level compatibility and load driving capability.

Can 74LV08DB,118 safely interface a 5 V signal to a 1.8 V microcontroller input?

Yes - its input clamp diodes allow connection of inputs to voltages above VCC when used with appropriate current-limiting resistors (e.g., 10 kΩ for 5 V → 1.8 V interface). The device's VIH/VIL thresholds scale with VCC, ensuring correct logic interpretation even with overvoltage inputs, provided absolute maximum ratings (VI < VCC + 0.5 V) are respected via resistor limiting.

What is the maximum capacitive load this device can drive reliably at 3.3 V?

74LV08DB,118 is characterized up to 15 pF load capacitance for propagation delay specifications (7 ns typical), but it can drive larger loads with increased delay. With CL = 50 pF, propagation delay increases to ~11 ns at VCC = 3.3 V. For loads > 30 pF, consider adding a buffer stage or verifying timing margins in the target application.

Does 74LV08DB,118 require external pull-up or pull-down resistors on unused inputs?

Yes - unused inputs must be terminated to VCC or GND to prevent floating states that cause increased ICC, noise susceptibility, and potential oscillation. The device does not include internal termination; a 10 kΩ pull-up to VCC or pull-down to GND is recommended for each unconnected input to ensure deterministic logic levels and minimize power consumption.