The IC 7404 chip is a typical logic INVERTER chip that comes with six independent gates. This chip has an operating voltage of 5V. This means that the minimum operating voltage is 4.75V and the maximum is 5.25V. Of the normal operating voltage, the high-level input voltage is 2V while the low-level input voltage is 0.8V.
The chip is used in all applications and appliances that require a logic inverter. This applies to most circuits commonly found in digital electronics.
IC 7404 Datasheet
According to its datasheet, some of the main specs of the 7404 hex inverter chip are:
- Maximum current output through each gate, 8mA
- A supply voltage range of 4.75V to 5.25V
- Operating temperature of 0°C to 70 °C
- A maximum supply voltage of 7V
- MaximumRise Time: 15ns
- Maximum Fall Time: 15ns
- TTL outputs
- Lead free
The following are the key application areas for the 7404 hex inverter chip
- General application on appliances that use logical inverters
- Memory units and storage applications
- PCs and notebooks
- Various digital electronics
- Networking gadgets and systems
- Digital systems
IC 7404 pinout
The IC 7404 is used in different settings as shown above. It also comes in a variety of packages best suited for each application area. The specific applications thus call for the selection of the right package. The description of each gate can be seen from the 7404 pin diagram.
You can see 7404 chip pinout diagram image below.
7404 Equivalents and Replacement Details
The IC 7404 is part of a selection of chips that can be configured to form a NOT gate. The 7404 is part of a 74XXX series of chips that are made for a variety of applications. Equivalents of the 7404 include the CD7404 and 74LS14.
