NXP Semiconductors 74LVC06APW,112

Overview

74LVC06APW from Nexperia is a hex inverter IC with six independent open-drain outputs, designed for level translation and wired-OR logic implementation in mixed-voltage systems. It operates from 1.2 V to 5.5 V supply, accepts 5 V-tolerant inputs, delivers ≤0.8 V low-level output at 24 mA (VCC = 3.0 V), and supports ambient temperatures up to +125 °C. It is used in I²C bus pull-up interfaces and voltage-level shifting between 3.3 V microcontrollers and 5 V peripherals.

For engineers reviewing the 74LVC06APW datasheet, 74LVC06APW pinout, 74LVC06APW application, or 74LVC06APW equivalent, key selection criteria include open-drain drive strength, 5 V input tolerance, propagation delay (≤5.0 ns at VCC = 3.3 V), thermal performance in TSSOP14, and compatibility with JEDEC JESD8-7A/5A/C standards for low-voltage logic interfacing.

Technical Context

The 74LVC06APW implements six identical CMOS inverter stages, each with an open-drain output requiring external pull-up. Its input structure is 5 V tolerant across the full 1.2 V–5.5 V VCC range, enabling direct connection to both 3.3 V and 5 V drivers without level-shifting circuitry. The device complies with JEDEC standards JESD8-7A (1.65–1.95 V), JESD8-5A (2.3–2.7 V), and JESD8-C/JESD36 (2.7–3.6 V).

Static behavior follows standard LVC logic thresholds: VIH ≥ 0.7 × VCC (at VCC = 4.5–5.5 V) and VIL ≤ 0.3 × VCC; dynamic performance includes tPLZ/tPZL ≤ 5.0 ns (VCC = 3.0–3.6 V) and CPD = 7.2 pF, supporting high-speed bus arbitration and active-low enable signaling in industrial control backplanes.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

TSSOP14 package (SOT402-1): plastic thin shrink small outline, 14 leads, body width 4.4 mm, 0.65 mm lead pitch, exposed pad not electrically connected.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar hex inverter with open-drain applications.

Compared with SN74LVC06APWR, the 74LVC06APW offers lower quiescent current and identical 5 V tolerance; versus 74AHC06PW, it trades speed for universal 5 V input compatibility and lower dynamic power, making it optimal for mixed-voltage industrial I/O.

Availability

74LVC06APW is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation interfaces, I²C bus expansion, and mixed-voltage sensor subsystems requiring stable component supply across long product lifecycles.

Supply support for 74LVC06APW 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, analog, and discrete components, serving industrial, automotive, and consumer markets with scalable manufacturing and rigorous quality systems.

The 74LVC06A belongs to Nexperia's LVC logic family, engineered for low-voltage operation (1.2–5.5 V), 5 V input tolerance, and robust noise immunity in space-constrained industrial control and communication interfaces.

FAQ

Can 74LVC06APW drive a 10 kΩ pull-up to 5 V while maintaining valid logic levels?

Yes. With VCC = 3.3 V and IO = 0.33 mA (5 V / 10 kΩ), the output remains below VOL = 0.45 V per datasheet Table 6 (IO = 4 mA, VCC = 1.65 V). At 24 mA load (VCC = 3.0 V), VOL ≤ 0.55 V confirms margin for standard 5 V pull-ups. No additional current-limiting is required.

Is the exposed pad on the TSSOP14 package (SOT402-1) electrically connected?

No. Per Figure 5 and datasheet note (1), the exposed pad is a mechanical thermal enhancement feature with no electrical connection. It may be left floating or tied to GND for improved thermal dissipation, but soldering it to GND is optional and does not affect functionality.

What is the maximum clock frequency supported for toggle testing?

The device has no internal clock; its usable frequency depends on external load. With CL = 50 pF and RL = 500 Ω, tPLZ/tPZL ≤ 5.0 ns (VCC = 3.0–3.6 V) supports data rates up to ~100 Mbps for non-return-to-zero signaling, limited by rise/fall times (tr/tf ≤ 2.5 ns) and bus capacitance.

Does 74LVC06APW support hot-swap insertion in live backplanes?

It supports hot-swap in systems where VCC ramps before signal application. Input clamping current is rated at ±50 mA (Table 4), and 5 V tolerance prevents damage during partial power-up. However, no dedicated hot-swap controller logic is integrated - external current limiting or sequencing remains the system designer's responsibility.