Why the 22 ns propagation delay matters for TTL replacement
The SN74HCT08D is a quad 2-input AND gate from the 74HCT family, designed to be a pin-for-pin, function-compatible drop-in for 74LS08 TTL gates in 5V systems. Its input logic thresholds (0.8V low, 2V high) match TTL levels, so it directly replaces a 74LS08 without changing the surrounding pull-up resistors or driver stages. The max propagation delay of 22 ns at 5.5V, 50pF is the critical timing spec: it is slower than a typical 74LS08 (around 10-15 ns), so verify the bus timing budget — if your system already runs near the 74LS08's limit, the extra nanoseconds may cause setup/hold violations on the downstream flip-flop or latch.
Supply voltage and temperature range for industrial 5V rails
The SN74HCT08D operates from 4.5V to 5.5V, a tighter window than the 74HC08D (2V to 6V) but deliberately matched to the 5V ±10% rail common in legacy TTL systems.
Active lifecycle — no imminent EOL risk for BOM planning
The 14-SOIC package (0.154", 3.90mm width) is a standard JEDEC outline, widely second-sourced by multiple manufacturers — if TI supply tightens, a cross to a 74HCT08 in the same SOIC-14 footprint is straightforward. ROHS3 compliant.
Package and mounting — SOIC-14 layout fit
Surface-mount 14-SOIC package with 1.27 mm pitch. No exposed pad; standard reflow profile for lead-free solder per J-STD-020.
