SN74HC04N ,Hex Inverter Logic IC 2V–6V - 14-Pin PDIP

The SN74HC04N is a high-speed CMOS hex inverter IC designed for digital logic applications requiring signal inversion, waveform shaping, oscillator circuits, and general logic-level control. It includes six independent NOT gates in a standard 14-pin PDIP package, making it suitable for breadboard use, prototyping, repair work, and through-hole PCB designs.

Each inverter changes a logic HIGH input into a logic LOW output, and a logic LOW input into a logic HIGH output. The device supports a wide operating voltage range from 2V to 6V, allowing it to be used in common 3.3V and 5V logic circuits. It also offers low power consumption compared with older LSTTL logic families and supports fanout up to 10 LSTTL loads, according to Texas Instruments.

This IC is commonly used in logic signal inversion, digital circuit interfacing, square-wave oscillator circuits, pulse shaping, clock buffering, and microcontroller-based projects where inverted logic signals are required. The PDIP package makes it especially practical for educational labs, hobby electronics, and maintenance applications where easy soldering or breadboard compatibility is needed.

Key Features

Contains six independent inverter gates for converting HIGH logic signals to LOW and LOW logic signals to HIGH.
Supports a wide 2V to 6V operating voltage range, suitable for common 3.3V and 5V digital systems. 
Comes in a 14-pin PDIP through-hole package, convenient for breadboards, prototypes, and repair applications.
Based on high-speed CMOS logic, offering lower power consumption compared with many LSTTL logic ICs. 
Suitable for signal inversion, oscillator circuits, pulse shaping, clock buffering, and general digital logic control.
Operates across a wide temperature range of –40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for many general-purpose electronic designs. 

Additional Details

Part Number: SN74HC04N
IC Type: Hex Inverter / NOT Gate Logic IC
Logic Family: 74HC / High-Speed CMOS
Number of Gates: 6 inverter gates
Inputs per Gate: 1
Operating Voltage: 2V to 6V
Package Type: 14-Pin PDIP
Mounting Type: Through-hole
Operating Temperature: –40°C to +85°C
Output Function: Inverting
Typical Applications: Digital logic circuits, signal inversion, oscillator circuits, waveform shaping, clock buffering, and microcontroller interfacing