Six open-collector inverters in a 14-pin DIP — what that means for the board
The Texas Instruments SN74S05N packs six independent inverter gates with open-collector outputs into a single 14-pin DIP package. Each gate accepts one input and, because the output transistor collector is left uncommitted, you can pull it up to a different voltage than the supply rail — or wire multiple outputs together for a wired-OR configuration. The 20 mA sink rating per output gives enough drive for small relays, indicator LEDs, or pulling down a bus line. Supply sits at 5 V nominal (4.75 V to 5.25 V range), and the 74S Schottky family delivers a 7.5 ns propagation delay at 5 V with a 50 pF load — fast enough for moderate-speed glue logic but not as power-hungry as the 74F series.
Where it fits — and where it doesn't
The 0°C to 70°C commercial temperature range limits this part to indoor, temperature-controlled equipment. The through-hole 14-DIP package is board-rewire friendly for prototypes and legacy PCB layouts.
Lifecycle and sourcing
The SN74S05N carries an Active lifecycle status from Texas Instruments. The ROHS3 compliance covers the latest environmental directives.
