Description
The SN74AHC14DR is an advanced high-speed CMOS hex inverter. It contains six independent inverters that utilize Schmitt-trigger inputs. The Schmitt-trigger input architecture is designed to handle slow-changing or “noisy” input signals, effectively transforming them into clean, fast-switching digital signals with defined thresholds.
By providing hysteresis (different input thresholds for rising and falling edges), the device effectively rejects noise and prevents signal oscillation or “glitches” that can occur in simple logic gates when the input is transitioning through the threshold region. This makes the SN74AHC14 an essential component for signal conditioning, debouncing mechanical switches, and cleaning up degraded pulses in high-speed systems.
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Features
- Hex (6) independent Schmitt-trigger inverters
- Hysteresis provides noise immunity for slow-transitioning signals
- High-speed Advanced CMOS (AHC) technology
- Wide operating voltage range (2V to 5.5V)
- Compact SOIC-14 surface-mount package
Benefits
- Noise Rejection: Ideal for cleaning up noisy or slow-edge input signals.
- Glitch Prevention: Hysteresis prevents multiple switching events from a single noisy edge.
- Versatility: Useful in pulse shaping, oscillator circuits, and switch debouncing.
- Low Power: AHC CMOS technology ensures efficient operation in high-speed applications.
Applications
- Switch Debouncing (Mechanical Switches/Buttons)
- Signal Conditioning and Noise Filtering
- Pulse Shaping and Delay Circuits
- Oscillator Designs
- General Purpose Digital Logic Level Interfacing
Package Includes
- 1 x SN74AHC14DR Hex Schmitt-Trigger Inverter IC (SOIC-14 SMD)
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | SN74AHC14DR |
| Device Type | Hex Inverter with Schmitt-Trigger Inputs |
| Logic Family | 74AHC (Advanced High-Speed CMOS) |
| Package / Case | SOIC-14 (SMD) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (SMD/SMT) |
| Shipping Weight | 0.001 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 4 x 4 x 1 cm |








