Nexperia USA Inc. 74LVC04AD,118

Overview

74LVC04AD,118 from Nexperia is a hex inverter IC with Schmitt-trigger inputs, operating from 1.2 V to 3.6 V supply, tolerant to 5.5 V inputs, and rated for -40 °C to +125 °C. It provides six independent inverting buffers with propagation delay as low as 2.0 ns at 3.3 V, 25 °C, and supports mixed-voltage translation between 3.3 V and 5 V logic domains in industrial control and embedded interface circuits.

For engineers reviewing the 74LVC04AD,118 datasheet, 74LVC04AD,118 pinout, 74LVC04AD,118 application, or 74LVC04AD,118 equivalent, this device is selected for level-shifting, noise-immune signal inversion, clock buffering, and digital signal conditioning where rail-to-rail input tolerance and low static current are critical.

Technical Context

The 74LVC04AD,118 implements six independent CMOS inverter gates with Schmitt-trigger input thresholds-ensuring robust operation with slow-rising signals and reducing susceptibility to noise-induced switching. Each gate features symmetrical VOH/VOL performance (e.g., VOH ≥ 2.2 V at IO = –24 mA, VCC = 3.0 V) and guaranteed output skew ≤ 1.0 ns across all six outputs under identical switching conditions.

Its overvoltage-tolerant inputs (–0.5 V to 5.5 V) enable direct interfacing with 5 V TTL or LVTTL sources without external resistors, while its JEDEC-compliant voltage ranges (JESD8-7A, JESD8-5A, JESD8-C/JESD36) ensure interoperability across legacy and modern low-voltage logic families.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

74LVC04AD,118 uses the SO14 (SOT108-1) package: plastic small outline, 14-lead, 3.9 mm body width, with gull-wing leads and standard 1.27 mm pitch.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with 74LVC04AD,118 (SO14), SN74LVC04APWRE4 offers higher board density but reduced mechanical reliability, while 74LVC04ABQ,115 delivers best-in-class thermal dissipation at the cost of more complex PCB layout and assembly requirements.

Availability

74LVC04AD,118 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial sensor interfaces, embedded logic translation, and programmable logic glue requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for 74LVC04AD,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 74LVC04A series belongs to Nexperia's advanced LVC logic family, designed specifically for low-voltage, mixed-signal interfacing in industrial automation, consumer electronics, and automotive-adjacent embedded systems.

FAQ

Can 74LVC04AD,118 safely interface with 5 V microcontroller outputs?

Yes. Its inputs tolerate up to 5.5 V regardless of VCC, allowing direct connection to 5 V TTL or CMOS outputs without external components. This is verified in Table 4 (Limiting Values) and Table 5 (Recommended Operating Conditions) of the datasheet, where VI(max) = +5.5 V is explicitly specified.

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

At VCC = 3.3 V, the device drives up to 50 pF with guaranteed tpd ≤ 4.5 ns (Table 7, Dynamic Characteristics). Driving >50 pF increases propagation delay nonlinearly and may cause marginal timing in high-speed paths; for loads >75 pF, consider adding a series resistor or using a buffer with higher drive strength.

Does the SO14 package (SOT108-1) require thermal pad connection?

No. The SO14 package has no exposed thermal pad; thermal dissipation occurs through leads and package body. The datasheet confirms Ptot = 500 mW at Tamb ≤ 100 °C, with linear derating above that point (10.1 mW/K), and no thermal pad land pattern is defined in Figure 8 or related package drawings.

Is 74LVC04AD,118 qualified for automotive applications?

No. The device is rated for –40 °C to +125 °C but is not AEC-Q100 qualified. Nexperia explicitly states in Section 14 (Legal information) that non-automotive qualified products "are not suitable for automotive use" and lack qualification testing per automotive reliability standards.