Nexperia USA Inc. 74LVC2GU04GM-Q100,

Overview

74LVC2GU04GM-Q100 from Nexperia is a dual unbuffered CMOS inverter 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, overvoltage-tolerant inputs up to 5.5 V, and ±24 mA output drive at V_CC = 3.0 V. It enables level translation between 3.3 V and 5 V logic domains in engine control units and body electronics.

For engineers reviewing the 74LVC2GU04GM-Q100 datasheet, 74LVC2GU04GM-Q100 pinout, 74LVC2GU04GM-Q100 application, or 74LVC2GU04GM-Q100 equivalent, key selection criteria include automotive qualification, unbuffered gate architecture for oscillator feedback, input overvoltage tolerance, propagation delay under 3.8 ns at 5 V, and XSON6 (SOT886) package compatibility with high-density PCB layouts.

Technical Context

This device implements two independent unbuffered inverters-each consisting of a single CMOS inverter stage without internal buffering-enabling direct use in crystal oscillator circuits and linear amplifier configurations. Its unbuffered topology provides low phase shift and high loop gain stability critical for Pierce oscillator designs.

The input structure supports mixed-voltage interfacing: inputs tolerate up to 5.5 V regardless of V_CC, allowing connection to legacy 5 V microcontrollers while powered from 1.8 V or 3.3 V rails. Output drive strength scales with supply voltage, delivering ±24 mA at 3.0 V and maintaining rail-to-rail swing across the full 1.65–5.5 V range.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XSON6 (SOT886) package: plastic extremely thin small outline, no leads, 6-terminal surface-mount device with 1.0 mm × 1.45 mm × 0.5 mm body height and wettable flank terminals for automated optical inspection.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with SN74LVC2G04QDCURQ1, the 74LVC2GU04GM-Q100 offers superior board-area efficiency (1.0 × 1.45 mm vs. 2.0 × 1.25 mm) and lower quiescent current (4 μA vs. 10 μA), while matching propagation delay and AEC-Q100 compliance; versus 74LVC2G04GW-Q100, it delivers identical functionality in a 60% smaller footprint optimized for automated placement in high-density ADAS modules.

Availability

74LVC2GU04GM-Q100 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive powertrain control, ADAS sensor interfaces, and infotainment system timing applications requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long product lifecycles.

Supply support for 74LVC2GU04GM-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 high-volume, high-reliability logic, analog, and MOSFET solutions, with core R&D and manufacturing in Europe and Asia.

The 74LVC2GU04-Q100 belongs to Nexperia's automotive-qualified LVC logic family, designed specifically for robust signal conditioning and voltage translation in safety-critical vehicle subsystems operating under harsh thermal and EMI conditions.

FAQ

Can the 74LVC2GU04GM-Q100 be used as a linear amplifier?

Yes - its unbuffered CMOS structure allows biasing into linear region using external resistors (R1 ≥ 3 kΩ, R2 ≤ 1 MΩ) per Figure 8 in the datasheet. Typical open-loop gain is 20, with unity-gain bandwidth of 5 MHz at V_CC = 3.3 V, enabling low-noise audio preamplifier or sensor signal conditioning functions in automotive cabin modules.

What is the maximum capacitive load the outputs can drive reliably?

The outputs are characterized for 50 pF loads with ≤2.5 ns rise/fall times at V_CC = 3.0 V and 5.0 V. Driving >50 pF increases propagation delay nonlinearly and may cause ringing; for 100 pF loads, add series termination (22–47 Ω) near the output pin to maintain signal integrity in CAN or LIN bus interface applications.

Does the device support hot insertion or live swapping?

No - the 74LVC2GU04GM-Q100 lacks I_OFF protection and bus-hold circuitry. Applying input signals before V_CC is stable may cause latch-up or excessive ICC. Power sequencing must ensure V_CC is established before any input exceeds 0.5 V or drops below -0.5 V, per Absolute Maximum Ratings Table 5.

How does the XSON6 (SOT886) package affect thermal performance?

The XSON6 package has a thermal resistance θ_JA of 212 K/W (derated above 74 °C at 3.3 mW/K), limiting continuous power dissipation to ~120 mW at +105 °C ambient. For sustained 24 mA output drive, limit duty cycle to <30% or add local copper pour (≥25 mm²) under the exposed pad area to reduce θ_JA by ~40%.