STMicroelectronics HCF4010M013TR

Overview

HCF4010M013TR from STMicroelectronics is a non-inverting hex buffer/converter IC in SO16 package, designed for CMOS-to-TTL level translation, current-sinking/source driving, and 1-to-6 multiplexing. It delivers 50 ns typical propagation delay at 10 V/50 pF, supports 3–20 V supply range, operates from –55 °C to +125 °C, and provides ±1.25 mA output drive at 15 V.

For engineers reviewing the HCF4010M013TR datasheet, HCF4010M013TR pinout, HCF4010M013TR application, or HCF4010M013TR equivalent, key selection criteria include logic-level conversion capability, wide VDD tolerance (up to 20 V), high ESD robustness (1 kV HBM/CDM), and automotive-grade thermal range compatibility.

Technical Context

The HCF4010 implements six independent non-inverting buffer stages using MOS technology, enabling direct interface between CMOS logic families and TTL loads without external level-shifting components. Each channel features symmetrical input/output voltage thresholds defined by VDD-dependent VIH/VIL levels (e.g., VIH = 11 V min at VDD = 15 V).

Its functional truth table confirms unity gain (A→G, B→H, etc.), with NC on Pin 13 and dual supply pins (VDD on Pin 16, VCC on Pin 1, VSS on Pin 8). Quiescent current is fully tested up to 20 V, and dynamic performance is characterized at CL = 50 pF with RL = 200 kΩ.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: SO16 (Small Outline, 16-pin, 3.9 mm body width, 1.27 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant ECOPACK® variant.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar non-inverting buffer applications.

Compared with CD4010BE and 74HC4050D, the HCF4010M013TR uniquely balances wide supply range (3–20 V), extended temperature capability (–55 °C to +125 °C), and SO16 SMT compatibility - making it the only choice for ruggedized, multi-rail industrial buffering where voltage flexibility and thermal resilience are mandatory.

Availability

HCF4010M013TR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial sensor interface, automotive body control, legacy system bus buffering, and consumer appliance logic interface requiring stable component supply across extended temperature and voltage ranges.

Supply support for HCF4010M013TR 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

STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor leader headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, specializing in microcontrollers, power management, analog ICs, and automotive-grade silicon.

The HCF4010 belongs to ST's legacy CMOS logic family, engineered for robust interoperability between voltage-scalable logic domains in harsh-environment industrial and automotive subsystems.

FAQ

What is the maximum supply voltage rating for HCF4010M013TR?

The absolute maximum supply voltage is +22 V, but recommended operating range is 3–20 V. Operation above 20 V voids parametric guarantees; quiescent current is fully tested up to 20 V per datasheet Table 6. Exceeding 20 V risks permanent damage due to oxide breakdown in the MOS process.

Can HCF4010M013TR drive TTL loads directly?

Yes - at VDD = 5 V, VOH ≥ 4.95 V and IOL ≥ 2.4 mA meet standard TTL input requirements (VIH ≥ 2 V, IIL ≤ –1.6 mA). At higher VDD (10/15 V), output swing and drive strength increase proportionally, enabling direct interface without external pull-ups or level shifters.

Is Pin 13 (NC) required to be left floating?

Yes - Pin 13 is internally unconnected and must remain unbonded and electrically floating. ST recommends avoiding solder mask openings or copper pours near this pad to prevent parasitic coupling. Grounding or tying to VDD may induce latch-up or increased leakage in some board environments.

How does HCF4010M013TR differ from HCF4050B?

The HCF4010M013TR is explicitly designated as the preferred replacement for HCF4050B in buffer applications. Both are non-inverting hex buffers, but HCF4010 offers tighter propagation delay consistency (50 ns typ. vs. 60 ns typ. for HCF4050B at 10 V), improved ESD ratings (1 kV HBM vs. 0.5 kV), and updated manufacturing screening per Rev 8 documentation.