Hex inverter with open-drain outputs — what it does on the board
The Texas Instruments SN74LV06AD is a hex inverter with open-drain outputs, part of the 74LV low-voltage CMOS logic family. Each of the six inverter channels accepts a single input and drives an open-drain output capable of sinking up to 16 mA per channel. The open-drain configuration allows wired-OR connections and level translation to higher-voltage rails, making it a common choice for bus interface, interrupt aggregation, and mixed-voltage signal conditioning in industrial control, telecom, and general-purpose digital systems.
Supply range and speed — timing and compatibility
The SN74LV06AD operates from a 2V to 5.5V supply, covering 3.3V and 5V logic rails. Propagation delay is 7.5 ns maximum at 5V with a 50 pF load, which keeps signal skew tight in moderate-speed buses up to tens of megahertz. The input logic thresholds are 0.5V low and 1.5V high at 5V, compatible with standard LVCMOS and TTL levels. Quiescent current is 20 µA maximum, negligible in most power budgets.
Temperature grade and package
Rated for -40°C to 85°C, the SN74LV06AD suits industrial environments such as factory automation, outdoor telecom cabinets, and automotive cabin-zone electronics. It comes in a 14-SOIC package (3.90 mm body width), surface-mount, shipped in tube. The supplier device package is 14-SOIC.
Lifecycle and sourcing
It is ROHS3 compliant.