Nexperia USA Inc. 74LVC2G04GS-Q100H

Overview

74LVC2G04GS-Q100 from Nexperia is a dual CMOS inverter IC qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1 for automotive use, operating from -40 °C to +125 °C with supply voltage range 1.65 V–5.5 V, ±24 mA output drive at V_CC = 3.0 V, and IOFF-enabled partial power-down protection. It serves as a level translator and signal inverter in mixed-voltage domains such as body control modules and infotainment interfaces.

For engineers reviewing the 74LVC2G04GS-Q100 datasheet, 74LVC2G04GS-Q100 pinout, 74LVC2G04GS-Q100 application, or 74LVC2G04GS-Q100 equivalent, key selection criteria include its Schmitt-trigger input tolerance, overvoltage-tolerant 5.5 V inputs, IOFF isolation during power-down, 1.0 ns minimum propagation delay at 5.5 V, and XSON6 (SOT1202) package compatibility with high-density automotive PCB layouts.

Technical Context

This device implements two independent inverters in a single monolithic CMOS structure, each featuring Schmitt-trigger inputs for robust noise immunity against slow-rising signals and hysteresis-based input threshold stabilization. Its IOFF circuit actively disables outputs when V_CC = 0 V, blocking backflow current and enabling hot-swap capability in multi-rail systems.

The logic function follows standard inverting truth table (L→H, H→L), with static input thresholds defined per JEDEC standards (JESD8-7/8-5/8C/36) across 1.65–5.5 V supply ranges. Propagation delay varies from 0.5 ns (typ.) at 3.3 V to 1.0 ns (min.) at 5.5 V, and dynamic power dissipation is governed by CPD = 13.5 pF at 3.3 V.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XSON6 (SOT1202) package: extremely thin 1.0 × 1.0 × 0.35 mm no-lead surface-mount outline with wettable flank terminals for automated optical inspection and reliable solder joint formation.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with SN74LVC2G04QPWRQ1 and 74LVC2G04GV-Q100, the 74LVC2G04GS-Q100 delivers identical automotive-grade logic functionality in the smallest available footprint (XSON6), enabling higher routing density and lower thermal impedance-critical for space-constrained ADAS and powertrain ECUs.

Availability

74LVC2G04GS-Q100 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body electronics, ADAS camera modules, and electric power steering systems requiring stable component supply across extended temperature and lifecycle demands.

Supply support for 74LVC2G04GS-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 leading semiconductor manufacturer specializing in high-performance, high-reliability logic, discrete, and MOSFET solutions optimized for automotive, industrial, and mobile applications.

The 74LVC2G04-Q100 series belongs to Nexperia's automotive-qualified LVC logic family, designed specifically to meet stringent AEC-Q100 requirements while delivering robust voltage translation, low power, and IOFF safety in harsh-temperature environments.

FAQ

Can 74LVC2G04GS-Q100 operate with V_CC = 1.65 V while accepting 5 V inputs?

Yes. The device supports overvoltage-tolerant inputs up to 5.5 V independent of V_CC, verified per datasheet Table 6 (VI input voltage range: 0–5.5 V). At V_CC = 1.65 V, output swing remains rail-to-rail (VOH ≈ 1.55 V, VOL ≈ 0.1 V), enabling reliable interfacing with downstream 1.8 V logic despite 5 V upstream sources.

What is the maximum capacitive load the outputs can drive without exceeding timing specifications?

Per Table 10 test conditions and Figure 5, the device is characterized with CL = 30–50 pF loads. With 50 pF load and V_CC = 3.3 V, t_pd remains ≤5.5 ns (max). Driving >100 pF increases propagation delay nonlinearly and may violate setup/hold margins in synchronous interfaces; external buffering is recommended beyond 75 pF.

Does IOFF function activate automatically when V_CC drops below a threshold?

Yes. IOFF circuitry engages when V_CC falls below approximately 0.2 V, disabling both outputs and limiting I_OFF leakage to ±2 μA max (Table 7). This occurs passively-no enable pin or control signal is required-and ensures back-current prevention during brown-out or controlled power-down sequences.

How does Schmitt-trigger input hysteresis improve noise immunity in automotive environments?

Schmitt-trigger inputs provide ≥0.3 V hysteresis (e.g., VIH = 1.7 V, VIL = 1.4 V at V_CC = 2.5 V), meaning a noise spike must exceed 300 mV to cause unintended state change. This rejects common-mode transients from alternator ripple, ignition pulses, and motor commutation noise that typically fall below 200 mV in 12 V vehicle systems.