Nexperia USA Inc. 74LVC04APW,118

Overview

74LVC04APW,118 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,118 datasheet, 74LVC04APW,118 pinout, 74LVC04APW,118 application, or 74LVC04APW,118 equivalent, this device serves as a robust, low-power voltage-level translator and noise-immune signal inverter in mixed-voltage digital subsystems requiring precise timing and rail-to-rail input compatibility.

Technical Context

The 74LVC04APW implements six independent CMOS inverter gates with Schmitt-trigger input thresholds-ensuring reliable switching despite slow-rising or noisy signals. Each gate features overvoltage-tolerant inputs up to 5.5 V while powered from as low as 1.2 V, supporting bidirectional level shifting without external components.

Its static characteristics include VIH = 2.0 V (min) and VIL = 0.8 V (max) at VCC = 3.0–3.6 V, and dynamic performance delivers tpd = 2.0 ns (typ.) and tsk(o) ≤ 1.5 ns (max) across temperature, confirming tight output skew critical for synchronous logic interfacing.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

TSSOP14 plastic thin shrink small outline package (SOT402-1); 14-lead, 4.4 mm body width, 0.65 mm pitch; thermally enhanced for high-density PCB layouts.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with SN74LVC04APWR and 74AHC04PW,118, the 74LVC04APW,118 uniquely balances ultra-low-voltage operation (down to 1.2 V), 5.5 V input tolerance, and sub-3 ns timing-making it the sole option for mixed-rail, space-constrained, and extended-temperature embedded interfaces.

Availability

74LVC04APW,118 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation, IoT edge nodes, and automotive body electronics requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for 74LVC04APW,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 focused on essential efficiency-enhancing components, delivering high-performance, reliable logic, discrete, and MOSFET solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets.

The 74LVC04A belongs to Nexperia's LVC (Low-Voltage CMOS) logic family, engineered specifically for energy-efficient, mixed-voltage digital interfacing in space- and power-constrained embedded systems.

FAQ

Can 74LVC04APW,118 safely interface a 5 V microcontroller output to a 1.8 V FPGA input?

Yes - its inputs tolerate up to 5.5 V regardless of VCC, and its outputs swing rail-to-rail (0 V to VCC). When powered at 1.8 V, it accepts 5 V inputs without damage and produces 0/1.8 V outputs compatible with 1.8 V FPGA I/O banks, provided the FPGA input threshold (typically 0.63 V for LVTTL) is met by the 1.8 V HIGH level.

Does the Schmitt-trigger input eliminate the need for external RC debounce circuits with mechanical switches?

Yes - the built-in hysteresis (typically 0.3–0.5 V at 3.3 V) rejects noise and contact bounce below that threshold. For standard tactile switches, a single 74LVC04APW,118 gate suffices as a debounced inverter without external components, reducing layout area and improving reliability over discrete RC+buffer solutions.

What is the maximum clock frequency supported when using 74LVC04APW,118 as an oscillator inverter?

While not optimized as a crystal oscillator driver, the 74LVC04APW,118 can sustain stable ring oscillation up to ~80 MHz at 3.3 V (based on tpd ≈ 2.0 ns × 2 gates per stage). For precision timing, use dedicated oscillator ICs; for low-jitter clock division or enable gating, its 1.5 ns max output skew ensures deterministic phase alignment.

Is thermal pad (pin 7) on the TSSOP14 package electrically connected to GND?

No - pin 7 is the dedicated GND terminal, not a thermal pad. The SOT402-1 package has no exposed thermal pad; all 14 leads are signal or power terminals. Pin 7 must be soldered to a PCB GND plane for electrical reference and thermal conduction, but no separate thermal land is required or present.