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The 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply range makes it a direct drop-in for 5 V TTL or CMOS systems — the input thresholds are TTL-compatible (0.8 V low, 2 V high), so it works with older 5 V logic without level-shifting. Propagation delay is 7.7 ns typical at 5 V with a 50 pF load, fast enough for most board-level glue logic, clock gating, or signal inversion. ## Temperature range and environment Rated for -40°C to 125°C operating temperature, this part covers industrial control, outdoor telecom, and under-hood automotive environments that see wide thermal swings. The through-hole DIP package (14-DIP, 0.300\" body width) is socket-friendly and field-replaceable — no hot-air station needed, no risk of tombstoning. If you are repairing a board on site, this is the kind of part you keep in the kit. ## Active production, easy sourcing The SN74AHCT04N carries an active lifecycle status — no end-of-life notice, no last-time-buy deadline to track. Texas Instruments lists it as current production, and it is widely available through independent distribution. For a BOM line that needs a reliable, non-obsoleting hex inverter, this part is a safe choice.","metaTitle":"SN74AHCT04N Texas Instruments Inverter, 6-ch, 14-DIP","metaDescription":"Texas Instruments SN74AHCT04N hex inverter in 14-DIP through-hole package. 5V supply, 8mA output drive, 7.7ns propagation delay.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"74AHCT","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Analog & Data Acquisition"],"specifications":{"Series":"74AHCT","Package":"Tube","Logic Type":"Inverter","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Package / Case":"14-DIP (0.300\\\", 7.62mm)","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Number of Inputs":"1","Voltage - Supply":"4.5V ~ 5.5V","Number of Circuits":"6","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 125°C","Input Logic Level - Low":"0.8V","Supplier Device Package":"14-PDIP","Input Logic Level - High":"2V","Current - Quiescent (Max)":"2 µA","Current - Output High, Low":"8mA, 8mA","Max Propagation Delay @ V, Max CL":"7.7ns @ 5V, 50pF"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.7","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$0.70000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.61900","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$0.58160","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.47470","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$0.44092","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$0.37524","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.30019","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$0.27205","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$0.26550","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/7747c17fd846479e24c0b1cc4d63e519.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Can SN74AHCT04N replace SN74HC04N?","answer":"The SN74AHCT04N is a direct functional replacement for the SN74HC04N in 5 V systems — both are hex inverters in the same 14-DIP pinout. The AHCT variant has TTL-compatible input thresholds (0.8 V low, 2 V high) versus the HC's CMOS thresholds (0.3 Vcc low, 0.7 Vcc high), so in a mixed-voltage board the AHCT is the better choice when driving from TTL outputs. Propagation delay is similar (7.7 ns vs ~9 ns typical)."},{"question":"Is SN74AHCT04N compatible with 5V logic?","answer":"Yes — the SN74AHCT04N is designed for a 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply and its input thresholds are TTL-compatible, making it a direct fit for 5 V TTL and 5 V CMOS systems. The 8 mA output drive is sufficient for driving standard logic inputs or low-power loads."},{"question":"What is the difference between SN74AHCT04N and SN74HC04N?","answer":"Both are hex inverters in the same 14-DIP package. The key difference is input threshold: SN74AHCT04N uses TTL-compatible levels (0.8 V low, 2 V high), while SN74HC04N uses CMOS levels (0.3 Vcc low, 0.7 Vcc high). In practice, the AHCT version is the better choice when driving from 5 V TTL outputs, and it maintains the same pinout and supply range."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/SN74AHCT04N","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/SN74AHCT04N when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","indexable":true}}