Nexperia USA Inc. 74LVC07AD-Q100J

Overview

74LVC07AD-Q100 from Nexperia is an automotive-grade hex buffer with six independent open-drain outputs, Schmitt-trigger inputs, 1.2 V to 5.5 V supply operation, -40 °C to +125 °C temperature range, and AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification. It enables level translation between 3.3 V and 5 V logic domains in body control modules and powertrain interface circuits.

For engineers reviewing the 74LVC07AD-Q100 datasheet, 74LVC07AD-Q100 pinout, 74LVC07AD-Q100 application, or 74LVC07AD-Q100 equivalent, key selection criteria include open-drain drive capability (32 mA sink at 4.5 V), input overvoltage tolerance to 5.5 V, Schmitt-trigger hysteresis for noisy bus interfacing, and SO14 package compatibility with legacy PCB footprints.

Technical Context

This device implements six identical unidirectional buffers, each with a Schmitt-trigger input stage and an open-drain NMOS output stage. The input threshold hysteresis (typically 0.3 V at VCC = 3.3 V) rejects slow-rising signals and EMI-induced noise on automotive LIN or sensor lines.

All outputs support 5 V-tolerant operation regardless of VCC, enabling direct connection to 5 V pull-up networks while powered from 1.8 V or 3.3 V rails. The device operates across JEDEC-compliant voltage ranges including JESD8-7A (1.65–1.95 V), JESD8-5A (2.3–2.7 V), and JESD8-C/JESD36 (2.7–3.6 V).

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

74LVC07AD-Q100 uses the SO14 (SOT108-1) package: plastic small outline, 14-lead, 3.9 mm body width, 1.27 mm lead pitch, with gull-wing leads and moisture sensitivity level 1.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with SN74LVC07APWR, the 74LVC07AD-Q100 adds guaranteed operation to +125 °C and AEC-Q100 stress validation; compared with 74LVC1G07GV-Q100, it delivers six channels in one SO14 footprint, reducing component count and interconnect complexity in multi-signal automotive nodes.

Availability

74LVC07AD-Q100 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body electronics, powertrain interface circuits, and infotainment power sequencing requiring stable component supply across extended temperature and long product lifecycles.

Supply support for 74LVC07AD-Q100 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 technologies, delivering high-performance logic, discrete, and MOSFET solutions optimized for automotive, industrial, and mobile applications.

The 74LVC07A-Q100 belongs to Nexperia's automotive-qualified LVC logic family, designed specifically for robust signal conditioning and voltage translation in harsh-temperature vehicle subsystems.

FAQ

Can 74LVC07AD-Q100 drive a 5 V pull-up resistor while operating at VCC = 1.8 V?

Yes. Its inputs and outputs are 5 V tolerant, meaning the open-drain outputs can safely sink current into a 5 V pull-up network regardless of VCC voltage (1.2 V to 5.5 V). At VCC = 1.8 V, the device remains fully functional with VIH/VIL thresholds scaled accordingly, and output leakage remains below ±10 μA at VO = 5 V.

Does the SO14 package (SOT108-1) support automated optical inspection (AOI)?

No. Only the DHVQFN14 package (SOT762-1) features side-wettable flanks explicitly enabling AOI of solder joints. The SO14 package requires traditional X-ray or electrical test methods for post-reflow verification due to its gull-wing lead geometry and lack of exposed flank surfaces.

What is the maximum capacitive load each output can drive while maintaining specified propagation delay?

The datasheet specifies dynamic characteristics for CL = 30 pF (VCC ≤ 2.7 V) and CL = 50 pF (VCC ≥ 2.7 V). At 50 pF and VCC = 3.3 V, tPLZ/tPZL remain ≤4.5 ns. Exceeding 50 pF increases delay nonlinearly and may cause marginal timing in high-speed control loops; for >50 pF loads, add series termination or reduce trace length.

Is there a thermal pad on the SO14 package, and should it be connected to GND?

No. The SO14 (SOT108-1) package has no thermal pad. Pin 7 is the sole GND connection. Unlike the DHVQFN14 variant, the SO14 body is electrically inert; no internal thermal slug or exposed die paddle exists, so no thermal land or GND tie-down is required or recommended.