Nexperia USA Inc. 74LV132BQ,115

Overview

74LV132BQ,115 from Nexperia is a quad 2-input NAND gate with Schmitt-trigger inputs, designed for noise-immune signal conditioning in digital logic interfaces. It operates across 1.0 V to 5.5 V supply, features hysteresis (VH = 0.4–1.5 V), supports TTL-level inputs at VCC ≥ 2.7 V, and delivers propagation delay as low as 9.0 ns at 5.0 V - used in pulse shaping and multivibrator circuits in industrial control and sensor interface modules.

For engineers reviewing the 74LV132BQ,115 datasheet, 74LV132BQ,115 pinout, 74LV132BQ,115 application, or 74LV132BQ,115 equivalent, key selection criteria include Schmitt-trigger hysteresis width, input threshold symmetry (VT+ − VT−), output drive capability (±25 mA), and thermal-enhanced DHVQFN14 package suitability for high-density PCB layouts.

Technical Context

The 74LV132BQ implements four independent NAND gates, each with asymmetric Schmitt-trigger input thresholds (e.g., VT+ = 1.60 V, VT− = 1.05 V at VCC = 3.0 V) enabling robust noise rejection in slow-rising or distorted waveforms. Its CMOS architecture ensures low static current (ICC ≤ 40 μA at 5.5 V) and rail-to-rail output swing.

Dynamic performance is characterized by supply-voltage-dependent propagation delay (tpd = 9.0 ns min at VCC = 5.0 V, CL = 15 pF) and low power dissipation capacitance (CPD = 24 pF), making it suitable for low-power edge-detection and waveform regeneration where timing predictability matters more than ultra-high speed.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

DHVQFN14 (SOT762-1) package: 2.5 × 3.0 × 0.85 mm body, no leads, exposed thermal pad (non-soldered by default), 14 terminals in quad arrangement with terminal 1 index area. Thermal enhancement supports sustained operation at full ambient range without derating below 98 °C.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar Schmitt-trigger NAND gate applications.

Compared with SN74LV2G132DCUR and 74HC132DB,112, the 74LV132BQ,115 uniquely combines quad functionality, 1.0 V minimum operation, and industry-leading hysteresis (up to 1.5 V) - making it optimal for next-gen low-power industrial sensors and compact timing modules where gate count, voltage scalability, and noise immunity are jointly critical.

Availability

74LV132BQ,115 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor control, automotive cabin electronics, and IoT sensor node designs requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for 74LV132BQ,115 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, reliable logic, discrete, and MOSFET solutions optimized for efficiency, miniaturization, and robustness in mass-market electronics.

The 74LV logic family targets low-voltage, low-power digital interfacing - engineered specifically for battery-powered devices, wearables, and industrial controllers operating from 1.0 V up to 5.5 V with guaranteed functionality and timing across full temperature range.

FAQ

Can the 74LV132BQ,115 operate reliably at 1.2 V supply?

Yes. The device is fully specified down to 1.0 V supply, with static characteristics guaranteed from 1.2 V and functional operation confirmed at 1.0 V (with inputs at GND or VCC). At 1.2 V, typical propagation delay is 65 ns and hysteresis is 0.3 V - validated across −40 °C to +125 °C per datasheet Table 6 and Table 10.

Is the exposed thermal pad on the DHVQFN14 package required to be soldered?

No. Per datasheet Section 6.1, the thermal pad (terminal 1 index area) has no electrical or mechanical requirement to be soldered. If soldered, it must remain electrically floating or be connected to VCC - never to GND - to avoid compromising internal bias networks and hysteresis stability.

What is the maximum capacitive load the 74LV132BQ,115 can drive while maintaining specified tpd?

The propagation delay is characterized with CL = 15 pF (Table 7). Driving loads beyond 15 pF increases tpd nonlinearly; at CL = 50 pF, delay rises to ~20 ns at VCC = 3.3 V. For timing-critical multivibrator designs, keep total load (including trace capacitance) ≤15 pF unless recalibrating RC timing constants accordingly.

Does the 74LV132BQ,115 support mixed-voltage interfacing, e.g., 3.3 V outputs driving 1.8 V inputs?

Yes - its VOH exceeds 2.0 V at VCC = 3.3 V (Table 6), satisfying VIH(min) = 1.35 V for 1.8 V logic families. However, ensure the driven device's input clamp diodes can safely sink any excess current, or add series resistance if interfacing to non-Schmitt 1.8 V receivers to prevent unintended conduction.