NXP Semiconductors 74LVC04APW,112

Overview

74LVC04APW from Nexperia is a hex inverter logic 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 (typ.) at 3.3 V, enabling level translation between 3.3 V and 5 V systems in industrial control and embedded interface circuits.

For engineers reviewing the 74LVC04APW datasheet, 74LVC04APW pinout, 74LVC04APW application, or 74LVC04APW equivalent, this device serves as a robust, low-power voltage-level translator and signal conditioner in mixed-voltage digital subsystems requiring noise-immune input handling and rail-to-rail output swing.

Technical Context

The 74LVC04APW implements six independent CMOS inverters with Schmitt-trigger inputs, providing hysteresis (typically 0.3 V to 0.5 V) to reject slow-rising or noisy signals. Each gate delivers rail-to-rail output swing with VOH ≥ VCC − 0.2 V and VOL ≤ 0.55 V under 24 mA load at 3.0 V.

It supports JEDEC-compliant voltage interfaces across three ranges: 1.65–1.95 V (JESD8-7A), 2.3–2.7 V (JESD8-5A), and 2.7–3.6 V (JESD8-C/JESD36), and features ESD protection exceeding 2000 V HBM and 1000 V CDM per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC standards.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

TSSOP14 plastic thin shrink small outline package (SOT402-1); 14-lead, 4.4 mm body width, 0.65 mm pitch; exposed pad not electrically connected (floating or GND optional).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with SN74LVC04APWR, the 74LVC04APW offers superior ESD robustness and tighter ICC spec across full temperature range; versus 74AHC04PW, it enables true dual-supply translation and noise-hardened input handling at lower voltages.

Availability

74LVC04APW is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation, embedded interface design, and IoT sensor conditioning requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and guaranteed traceable sourcing.

Supply support for 74LVC04APW 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, discrete, and MOSFET solutions, serving automotive, industrial, and consumer markets with scalable manufacturing and rigorous quality systems.

The 74LVC04APW belongs to Nexperia's LVC (Low-Voltage CMOS) logic family, engineered for low-power, mixed-voltage interoperability in space-constrained embedded systems where signal integrity and supply flexibility are critical.

FAQ

Can the 74LVC04APW safely interface a 5 V microcontroller GPIO with a 3.3 V FPGA input?

Yes. Its inputs tolerate up to 5.5 V regardless of VCC setting, and its outputs swing rail-to-rail between GND and VCC (3.3 V). With VCC = 3.3 V, the device translates 5 V logic HIGH to 3.3 V logic HIGH while maintaining valid VIH/VIL margins for the FPGA input, eliminating external resistors or level shifters.

Does the TSSOP14 package require soldering the exposed thermal pad?

No. The exposed pad in SOT402-1 has no electrical connection and carries no functional requirement. If soldered, it must remain electrically floating or be tied to GND; it does not improve thermal performance significantly in standard airflow conditions.

What is the minimum supply voltage at which the 74LVC04APW guarantees correct logic operation?

The device is fully specified down to 1.2 V VCC, with guaranteed VIH/VIL, VOH/VOL, and tpd performance across -40 °C to +125 °C. At 1.2 V, propagation delay increases to 14 ns (typ.), but logic functionality remains intact per Table 6 and Table 7.

How does the Schmitt-trigger input improve reliability in noisy industrial environments?

Schmitt-trigger inputs provide hysteresis (~0.4 V at 3.3 V), meaning the rising and falling input thresholds differ. This prevents multiple toggles during slow or noisy transitions-such as those from relay contacts, long cables, or EMI-coupled signals-ensuring one clean edge per event without external RC filtering.