Nexperia USA Inc. 74LVC00APW,118

Overview

74LVC00APW,118 from Nexperia is a quad 2-input NAND gate logic IC in TSSOP14 package, operating from 1.2 V to 3.6 V supply, featuring overvoltage-tolerant inputs (up to 5.5 V), Schmitt-trigger inputs for noise immunity, and guaranteed operation from –40 °C to +125 °C. It enables level translation between 3.3 V and 5 V systems and is used in digital control sequencing, bus interface conditioning, and power-on reset signal generation.

For engineers reviewing the 74LVC00APW,118 datasheet, 74LVC00APW,118 pinout, 74LVC00APW,118 application, or 74LVC00APW,118 equivalent, key selection criteria include input voltage tolerance, propagation delay at 3.3 V (typ. 2.0 ns), output drive strength (±24 mA), thermal performance in TSSOP14, and JEDEC-compliant operating ranges across industrial and extended temperature grades.

Technical Context

The 74LVC00APW,118 implements four independent CMOS NAND gates with Schmitt-trigger inputs on each A/B input pair, enabling robust operation with slow-rising or noisy signals. Its input structure supports mixed-voltage interfacing: inputs accept 0–5.5 V while VCC remains within 1.2–3.6 V.

It complies with multiple JEDEC standards (JESD8-7A, JESD8-5A, JESD8-C/JESD36) for voltage-level compatibility and delivers sub-5 ns propagation delay (VCC = 3.0–3.6 V) with output skew ≤1.5 ns, ensuring timing coherence across all four gates in high-speed synchronous logic paths.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

TSSOP14 package (SOT402-1): 4.4 mm body width, 0.65 mm lead pitch, 1.2 mm max height, thermally enhanced for industrial ambient operation.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with SN74LVC00APWR and 74AHC00PW,118, the 74LVC00APW,118 uniquely supports 1.2 V operation and 5.5 V input tolerance - making it the only option for battery-powered IoT nodes with legacy 5 V peripherals and sub-1.65 V SoC domains.

Availability

74LVC00APW,118 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial control logic, microcontroller I/O expansion, power sequencing supervision, and legacy bus interface adaptation requiring stable component supply across extended temperature and mixed-voltage environments.

Supply support for 74LVC00APW,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, analog, and MOSFET solutions optimized for efficiency, reliability, and miniaturization in high-volume applications.

The 74LVC00A belongs to Nexperia's Low-Voltage CMOS (LVC) logic family, engineered for robust mixed-signal interfacing, low-power operation, and seamless integration into space-constrained industrial and automotive-adjacent electronics.

FAQ

Can 74LVC00APW,118 operate at 1.2 V supply while accepting 5 V inputs?

Yes. The device is fully specified down to 1.2 V VCC and supports input voltages up to 5.5 V independent of supply level. This is enabled by internal input clamping and overvoltage-tolerant gate oxide design - confirmed in Table 4 (Limiting Values) and Section 2 (Features and benefits) of the datasheet.

What is the maximum clock frequency supported by 74LVC00APW,118 in toggle mode?

While not a clocked device, its propagation delay (tpd) is 2.0 ns typical at VCC = 3.3 V, supporting reliable toggle frequencies up to ~200 MHz in ring oscillator configurations. Real-world maximum depends on load capacitance and PCB routing; for 15 pF loads, sustained 100 MHz toggling is verified per dynamic characteristics in Table 7.

Does the TSSOP14 package (SOT402-1) require thermal pad soldering?

No. Unlike QFN variants (e.g., SOT762-1), the TSSOP14 package has no exposed thermal pad. Thermal dissipation relies on leads and PCB copper; no thermal via or pad is required. Package outline Fig. 7 confirms absence of thermal land.

How does Schmitt-trigger action improve noise immunity in 74LVC00APW,118?

Schmitt-trigger inputs provide hysteresis (~0.3 V typical), meaning the threshold for rising input (VIH) is higher than for falling input (VIL). This prevents multiple transitions on slow or noisy edges - confirmed in functional description (Table 3) and static characteristics (Table 6), where VIH/VIL separation exceeds 0.3 V across all VCC ranges.