Nexperia USA Inc. 74LVC07APW,118

Overview

74LVC07APW,118 from Nexperia is a hex buffer IC with six independent open-drain outputs, designed for level translation between 1.2 V–5.5 V logic domains. It features Schmitt-trigger inputs for noise immunity, 5 V-tolerant I/O, and operates across –40 °C to +125 °C. Used in I²C bus pull-up interfaces, LED drivers, and mixed-voltage GPIO expansion.

For engineers reviewing the 74LVC07APW,118 datasheet, 74LVC07APW,118 pinout, 74LVC07APW,118 application, or 74LVC07APW,118 equivalent, this device serves as a robust voltage-level translator and wired-OR driver where low static power, rail-to-rail input tolerance, and guaranteed open-drain sink capability (up to 32 mA at 4.5 V) are critical selection criteria.

Technical Context

The 74LVC07A implements six identical unidirectional buffer stages, each with Schmitt-trigger input hysteresis (typ. 0.3 V at VCC = 3.3 V) and an open-drain NMOS output stage. No internal pull-up is present-external resistors define HIGH-state logic levels and current sourcing.

All inputs tolerate up to 5.5 V regardless of VCC, enabling direct connection to 5 V systems while powered from 1.65 V–3.3 V supplies. Output OFF-state leakage is ≤ ±10 μA over full temperature range, supporting reliable high-impedance bus arbitration.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

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

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with SN74LVC07APWR and 74AHC07PW,118, the 74LVC07APW,118 uniquely balances ultra-wide supply range (1.2–5.5 V), sub-10 μA ICC, and full –40 °C to +125 °C qualification-making it optimal for energy-constrained, multi-rail embedded systems where voltage flexibility and thermal robustness are non-negotiable.

Availability

74LVC07APW,118 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for I²C bus translation, LED matrix driving, GPIO expansion, and industrial sensor conditioning requiring stable component supply across automotive, industrial, and IoT product lifecycles.

Supply support for 74LVC07APW,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 including logic, discrete, and MOSFET devices, serving automotive, industrial, and consumer markets with high-volume reliability.

The 74LVC07A belongs to Nexperia's LVC (Low-Voltage CMOS) logic family, engineered for voltage translation and mixed-supply interfacing in space- and power-constrained embedded systems.

FAQ

Can 74LVC07APW,118 drive a 5 V pull-up directly from a 1.8 V supply?

Yes. Its inputs and outputs are 5 V tolerant regardless of VCC. With VCC = 1.8 V, the device accepts 0–5 V input signals and sinks current into a 5 V pull-up resistor on the output-enabling true level translation without additional circuitry. Output LOW voltage remains ≤0.55 V at 32 mA load.

Is an external pull-up resistor required on each open-drain output?

Yes. The 74LVC07APW,118 has no internal pull-up; each Y output is a bare NMOS drain. A pull-up resistor to a defined voltage rail (e.g., 3.3 V or 5 V) is mandatory to establish a valid HIGH logic level. Typical values range from 1 kΩ (for speed) to 10 kΩ (for low power) depending on bus capacitance and rise-time requirements.

Does the TSSOP14 package (SOT402-1) require thermal pad soldering?

No. The SOT402-1 package has no exposed thermal pad. Unlike QFN variants (e.g., SOT762-1), the TSSOP14 uses standard gull-wing leads only. Thermal performance relies on PCB copper area connected to pins 7 (GND) and 14 (VCC); no special pad or solder stencil is needed.

What is the maximum capacitive load each output can drive while maintaining timing specs?

Per datasheet test conditions, each output drives up to 50 pF (including probe/jig capacitance) at VCC ≥ 2.7 V with ≤2.5 ns input edge rates. At 3.3 V supply and 30 pF load, tPZL/tPLZ remain ≤3.5 ns across –40 °C to +125 °C. Exceeding 50 pF increases propagation delay nonlinearly and may violate setup/hold margins in synchronous systems.