NXP Semiconductors 74LVU04DB,118
- Part No.:
- 74LVU04DB,118
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Gates and Inverters
- Package:
- 14-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width)
- Datasheet:
-
74LVU04DB,118.pdf
- Description:
- IC INVERTER 6CH 1-INP 14SSOP
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Product details
Overview
74LVU04DB,118 from NXP Semiconductors is a low-voltage Si-gate CMOS hex unbuffered inverter, pin- and function-compatible with 74HCU04. It operates across 1.0 V to 5.5 V supply, delivers 6 ns propagation delay at 3.3 V/15 pF, supports −40 °C to +125 °C ambient range, and features unbuffered single-stage outputs for crystal oscillator and linear amplifier applications.
For engineers reviewing the 74LVU04DB,118 datasheet, 74LVU04DB,118 pinout, 74LVU04DB,118 application, or 74LVU04DB,118 equivalent, this page provides verified functional identity, SSOP14 package mapping, temperature-rated static/dynamic specs, ESD robustness (HBM >2000 V), and validated alternative options for unbuffered inverter design reuse.
Technical Context
The 74LVU04DB,118 implements six independent CMOS inverters, each with direct gate-to-drain topology and no internal buffering-enabling precise phase inversion and high-gain analog behavior in oscillator feedback loops. Its unbuffered architecture yields low input capacitance (3.5 pF) and enables stable linear amplifier operation with typical open-loop gain of 20 and 5 MHz unity-gain bandwidth.
Designed for wide-voltage interoperability, it maintains guaranteed functionality down to 1.0 V (with rail-referenced inputs) and meets industrial and extended-temperature requirements (−40 °C to +125 °C). Output drive capability reaches ±12 mA at 4.5 V, with ground bounce limited to <0.8 V and VOH undershoot >2 V under 3.3 V conditions.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.0 V to 5.5 V - Enables direct interface with 1.2 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V logic domains without level shifting. |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 6 ns at VCC = 3.3 V, CL = 15 pF - Supports high-speed clock distribution and oscillator loop timing up to ~80 MHz fundamental frequency. |
| Input Capacitance (CI) | 3.5 pF - Minimizes loading on preceding stages in crystal oscillator or multivibrator feedback paths. |
| ESD Protection | HBM >2000 V, MM >200 V - Ensures robust handling during board assembly and field operation in non-automotive industrial environments. |
| Operating Temperature | −40 °C to +125 °C - Qualified for under-hood industrial control, power supply monitoring, and telecom infrastructure applications. |
| Output Drive | ±12 mA at VCC = 4.5 V - Sufficient to directly drive 50 Ω transmission lines or parallel TTL loads without external buffers. |
| Power Dissipation Cap | 500 mW (SSOP14) - Allows sustained operation at full speed in compact PCB layouts with moderate airflow. |
Pinout & Package
74LVU04DB,118 is supplied in SSOP14 (SOT337-1): plastic shrink small outline package, 14 leads, body width 5.3 mm, 0.65 mm lead pitch.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A | Input of inverter stage n | CMOS-compatible digital or analog input nodes; accepts rail-to-rail voltage levels with sub-μA leakage. |
| 1Y, 2Y, 3Y, 4Y, 5Y, 6Y | Output of inverter stage n | Unbuffered CMOS output with fast edge rates; suitable for direct connection to crystal, RC network, or next-stage input. |
| GND (Pin 7) | Ground reference | Primary return path for all six inverters; must be low-impedance to minimize ground bounce during simultaneous switching. |
| VCC (Pin 14) | Supply voltage | Single positive supply input; decoupling capacitor (100 nF) required within 5 mm for stable high-frequency operation. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Unbuffered inverter topology | Enables use as high-gain analog amplifier or crystal oscillator active element without added propagation delay or phase shift from internal buffers. |
| Wide voltage operation (1.0–5.5 V) | Eliminates need for separate voltage translators when interfacing mixed-supply subsystems (e.g., 1.8 V MCU driving 3.3 V sensor interface). |
| Low ground bounce (<0.8 V) | Maintains signal integrity in noise-sensitive analog timing circuits by minimizing transient coupling into shared ground planes. |
| High ESD immunity (HBM >2000 V) | Reduces risk of field failure during handling or in electrically noisy industrial environments without requiring additional protection circuitry. |
| −40 °C to +125 °C rating | Supports deployment in extended-temperature applications such as motor drives, power converters, and outdoor communication equipment. |
Applications
| Crystal Oscillator | Linear Amplifier |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Used in Pierce-type crystal oscillator circuits with external load capacitors and feedback resistor to generate stable clock signals between 3 kHz and 600 kHz. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Active gain element providing 180° phase shift and sufficient loop gain to sustain oscillation; unbuffered output minimizes parasitic capacitance impact on crystal resonance. Use Value: Enables compact, low-cost oscillator designs without external transistors; supports frequency stability within ±100 ppm over temperature with proper component selection. | Use Scenario: Configured with external resistive feedback network to operate in linear region for signal amplification in sensor conditioning or analog front-end stages. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-input-impedance, rail-to-rail CMOS inverter biased at mid-supply to function as Class-A amplifier with typical open-loop gain of 20. Use Value: Delivers 5 MHz unity-gain bandwidth and low distortion for low-frequency (<100 kHz) analog signal boosting without dedicated op-amps. |
| Astable Multivibrator | Timing Signal Generator |
Use Scenario: Paired with two external resistors and one capacitor to form a relaxation oscillator producing square-wave outputs for LED flashers or clock derivation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual inverter configuration provides complementary phase inversion and hysteresis-free switching for predictable RC time constant-based timing. Use Value: Achieves timing accuracy within ±5% using standard 5% tolerance R/C components; propagation delay variation remains stable across voltage and temperature. | Use Scenario: Integrated into microcontroller reset supervision or watchdog timer circuits where precise pulse width or delay generation is required. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Inverter stage used in monostable or Schmitt-trigger configurations to shape or delay digital control signals with minimal component count. Use Value: Provides deterministic 6–10 ns delay at 3.3 V, enabling sub-100 ns timing resolution in system-level synchronization tasks. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar unbuffered inverter applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74LVU04D,118 | Same electrical specs; packaged in SO14 (SOT108-1), 3.9 mm body width, wider lead pitch (1.27 mm). | Better suited for through-hole prototyping or legacy PCBs with SOIC footprints; slightly higher thermal resistance than SSOP. | Select when board layout uses standard SOIC-14 land pattern or requires easier hand-soldering. |
| SN74LVC04APWR | TI part with buffered outputs, 1.65–5.5 V range, 5.4 ns tpd at 3.3 V, but lacks guaranteed 1.0 V operation and unbuffered analog linearity. | Not suitable for crystal oscillator or linear amplifier use due to internal buffering; optimized for pure digital logic fanout. | Choose only for digital-only inversion with higher drive strength (24 mA) and tighter propagation skew; avoid for analog timing roles. |
Compared with 74LVU04D,118 and SN74LVC04APWR, the 74LVU04DB,118 uniquely combines SSOP14 space efficiency, guaranteed 1.0 V functionality, and unbuffered analog performance-making it the sole option among the three for crystal oscillator and linear amplifier implementations requiring minimal phase distortion and rail-to-rail gain.
Availability
74LVU04DB,118 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for crystal oscillator design, linear amplifier circuits, astable multivibrator timing, and industrial control signal conditioning requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges.
Supply support for 74LVU04DB,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
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications.
The 74LVU04DB,118 belongs to NXP's LVU logic family, designed specifically for low-voltage, high-noise-immunity digital and mixed-signal applications where unbuffered gain and wide supply flexibility are critical-especially in timing, sensing, and power management subsystems.
FAQ
What is the minimum supply voltage at which 74LVU04DB,118 guarantees correct logic operation?
The 74LVU04DB,118 guarantees functional operation down to 1.0 V supply voltage, with input thresholds referenced to VCC or GND. Static characteristics are fully specified from 1.2 V, but the device remains operational-including correct HIGH/LOW interpretation-at 1.0 V, making it suitable for ultra-low-power battery-backed systems.
Can 74LVU04DB,118 be used in a crystal oscillator circuit, and what external components are needed?
Yes, 74LVU04DB,118 is explicitly qualified for crystal oscillator use per its application notes. A typical Pierce configuration requires one quartz crystal, two load capacitors (e.g., 22 pF and 47 pF), and one feedback resistor (1 MΩ to 10 MΩ). The unbuffered output ensures minimal phase shift, supporting stable oscillation from 3 kHz to 600 kHz.
What is the maximum output current drive capability of 74LVU04DB,118 at 3.3 V supply?
At VCC = 3.3 V, the 74LVU04DB,118 delivers up to ±6 mA output current while maintaining VOL ≤ 0.4 V and VOH ≥ 2.82 V. This is sufficient to drive multiple 74LVC inputs or terminate 50 Ω lines in low-power clock distribution networks without external buffers.
Does 74LVU04DB,118 support operation at +125 °C ambient temperature?
Yes, the 74LVU04DB,118 is fully specified and tested for continuous operation from −40 °C to +125 °C ambient temperature. Its static and dynamic parameters-including propagation delay, input thresholds, and output drive-are guaranteed across this full industrial+ range per Table 5 and Table 6 of the datasheet.
How does the unbuffered architecture of 74LVU04DB,118 differ from standard buffered inverters like 74LV04?
The unbuffered architecture of 74LVU04DB,118 eliminates internal push-pull staging, resulting in lower input capacitance (3.5 pF vs. ~5 pF), higher open-loop gain (~20 vs. <5), and absence of fixed propagation delay-enabling analog use cases such as linear amplifiers and crystal oscillators that buffered parts cannot support reliably.
74LVU04DB,118 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Series:
- 74LVU
- Package/Case:
- 14-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width)
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Logic Type:
- Inverter
- Number of Circuits:
- 6
- Number of Inputs:
- 1
- Features:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 1V ~ 5.5V
- Current - Quiescent (Max):
- 40 µA
- Current - Output High, Low:
- 12mA, 12mA
- Input Logic Level - Low:
- 0.2V ~ 0.5V
- Input Logic Level - High:
- 1V ~ 2.4V
- Max Propagation Delay @ V, Max CL:
- 7ns @ 3.3V, 50pF
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 125°C
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 14-SSOP
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