Quad OR gate with Schmitt-trigger inputs — what it does and where it fits
The Texas Instruments SN74HC7032N is a quad 2-input OR gate from the 74HC family, with Schmitt-trigger inputs on every channel. It runs on a 2V to 6V supply. The 14-DIP through-hole package fits prototyping boards, legacy backplanes, and MRO replacements where the board is already laid out for DIP sockets.
2 µA quiescent current — the power budget angle
Quiescent current is 2 µA maximum across the full supply range. The 5.2 mA per output (sink or source) is typical 74HC drive — enough for a standard TTL load or a low-current LED indicator, but not for a relay coil directly.
Lifecycle and sourcing posture
The SN74HC7032N carries an Active lifecycle status and is ROHS3 compliant.
