SN74HC04NG4

The SN74HC04NG4 is a type of integrated circuit. It is an integrated logic inverter gate with four independent gates, each containing one independent, non-inverting, tri-state buffer. It contains two 4-input NAND gates, two inverters, and two open-collector outputs. This type of chip is often used for logic, encoding, and level-shifting applications.

Application Field

The SN74HC04NG4 is most commonly used in digital electronics, data processing, and networking applications. Its main use is as a logic inverter gate, where digital signals are emitted from one side and inverted on the other. It is particularly useful for encoding signals, such as in CDMA communication systems and for level-shifting digital signals for connection between two circuits with different voltage levels.

The SN74HC04NG4 is also used in computers and embedded systems. Its features make it a highly versatile chip that can be used in many applications, such as in computer circuit board designs, embedded controllers, and robotics controllers. Its non-inverting, low voltage outputs are also beneficial for data acquisition and communications applications.

Working Principle

The SN74HC04NG4 works by inversion: it takes in a digital signal at one input, and at the other output, emits the inverse of that digital signal. The chip contains two 4-input NAND gates, two inverters, and two open-collector outputs. The open-collector outputs can be used to provide level shifting between two circuits with different voltages.

The chip can also bridge two different digital signals of different voltages or levels. Without the use of an external voltage-level shifting circuit, the chip can bridge a low-voltage input, side to a higher voltage output side. This is done by using the open-collector outputs.

The SN74HC04NG4 is designed to work in environments with varying temperature and humidity conditions. It is designed to perform reliably in a wide range of operational conditions. This makes the chip ideal for applications where reliability and robustness are of utmost importance.

The SN74HC04NG4 is very simple to use and is designed for minimal power consumption. The chip has been designed to suit many logic, encoding and level shifting applications, making it a very popular choice for use in various electronics applications.