74C04 DIP IC Hex Inverter (74C04 IC)

The 74C04 is a hex inverter integrated circuit designed to perform logical NOT operations in digital electronic systems. It contains six independent inverter gates, each converting a logic HIGH input to a logic LOW output and a logic LOW input to a logic HIGH output.

The IC belongs to the CMOS logic family, offering low power consumption, wide operating voltage range, and high noise immunity. It is widely used in signal inversion, clock generation, waveform shaping, oscillator circuits, and general digital logic applications. The 14-pin DIP package makes it ideal for breadboard prototyping and through-hole PCB designs.

Key Features -

• Six independent inverter gates

• Performs logical NOT operations

• CMOS logic family with low power consumption

• Wide operating voltage range

• High noise immunity for reliable operation

• Suitable for signal inversion and waveform shaping

• Standard 14-pin DIP package

Specifications -

• Product Type: Hex Inverter IC

• Part Number: 74C04

• Logic Function: Hex Inverter (NOT Gate)

• Number of Gates: 6

• Logic Family: CMOS

• Package Type: DIP-14 (Dual In-Line Package)

• Pin Count: 14

• Operating Voltage: 3V to 15V DC

• Mounting Type: Through Hole

• Technology: CMOS

Applications -

• Signal inversion circuits

• Digital logic systems

• Clock generation circuits

• Oscillator circuits

• Waveform shaping

• Embedded electronics

• Industrial control systems

• Educational electronics projects