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Operating from a 2V to 6V supply, the device spans both 3.3V and 5V logic rails without a separate level translator. The 2 µA maximum quiescent current keeps the static power draw negligible in battery-powered or always-on sections. ## Parametric fit for signal-chain inversion Each output can source or sink 5.2 mA, sufficient to drive a standard CMOS logic input or a low-power LED indicator. The 14 ns maximum propagation delay at 6V and 50 pF load sets the timing budget for clocked systems — at lower supply voltages the delay increases, so verify the worst-case path in mixed-voltage designs. Input logic thresholds are supply-dependent: low level from 0.5V to 1.8V, high level from 1.7V to 4.8V across the 2V-6V range. This means the gate reliably interprets a 3.3V CMOS output as a logic high when running on a 5V rail, but a 1.8V logic signal may not reach the high threshold at the same supply — check the input swing against the actual VCC. Rated for -40°C to 85°C operation, the SN74HCU04N covers industrial temperature environments — control cabinets, telecom shelters, and outdoor equipment enclosures where the ambient stays within that band. ## Package and board integration Housed in a 14-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm) through-hole package with the supplier device package designation 14-PDIP, this part is breadboard-friendly and suited for prototyping, legacy board rework, or designs where hand-assembly is preferred over surface-mount. The 0.100-inch pin pitch matches standard perfboard and DIP sockets. Supplied in tube packaging — the standard DIP carrier for automated insertion or manual handling. No reel or tape options are listed for this ordering code. ## Lifecycle and compliance The part belongs to the 74HCU series — a unbuffered version of the 74HC family, meaning the inverter stages lack the extra gain stage found in standard 74HC parts. This gives a more linear transfer characteristic useful in crystal oscillator and analog-type applications where the unbuffered response is preferred. ## Sourcing and availability The SN74HCU04N is sourced through authorized distribution channels. Quoted to order against your BOM quantity; availability and current pricing are confirmed at RFQ time. No official second-source or pin-compatible cross-reference is recorded from the manufacturer.","metaTitle":"SN74HCU04N Texas Instruments Inverter, 6-Ch, 14-DIP, 2V-6V","metaDescription":"Texas Instruments SN74HCU04N hex inverter, 6 circuits, 14-DIP package, 2V-6V supply, 2 µA quiescent current. Active production, ROHS3 compliant.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"74HCU","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Discrete Semiconductors"],"specifications":{"Series":"74HCU","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":"2V ~ 6V","Number of Circuits":"6","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 85°C","Input Logic Level - Low":"0.5V ~ 1.8V","Supplier Device Package":"14-PDIP","Input Logic Level - High":"1.7V ~ 4.8V","Current - Quiescent (Max)":"2 µA","Current - Output High, Low":"5.2mA, 5.2mA","Max Propagation Delay @ V, Max CL":"14ns @ 6V, 50pF"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.6","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$0.60000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.52800","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$0.49600","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.40500","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$0.37616","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$0.32012","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.25610","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$0.23209","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$0.22650","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/cf7ff80e0ee061dacaedbf7b84732393.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the difference between SN74HCU04N and a standard 74HC04 inverter?","answer":"The SN74HCU04N is the unbuffered (U) version of the 74HC04 hex inverter. It omits the internal gain stage, giving a more linear voltage transfer characteristic. This makes it preferred for crystal oscillator circuits and linear applications where the buffered version's hysteresis could cause issues."},{"question":"Can SN74HCU04N replace SN74HC27APWR in a through-hole design?","answer":"No. The SN74HC27APWR is a triple 3-input NOR gate in a surface-mount TSSOP package, while the SN74HCU04N is a hex inverter in a through-hole DIP package. The logic function, pinout, and footprint are different — a board spin would be required."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/SN74HCU04N","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/SN74HCU04N when reusing this data. 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