Inverter IC 6 Channel Schmitt Trigger 14-TSSOP
The SN74HC14APWR is a high-speed CMOS hex Schmitt-trigger inverter manufactured by Texas Instruments. This device integrates six independent inverting Schmitt-trigger gates designed to provide clean digital signal transitions from slow-rising or noisy input signals. It is commonly used for waveform shaping, signal conditioning, switch debouncing, pulse generation, and oscillator circuits in embedded systems and digital electronics.
The device operates over a wide supply voltage range and offers low power consumption with high noise immunity characteristics. The Schmitt-trigger input architecture provides hysteresis, improving signal stability in noisy environments and ensuring reliable logic switching performance. The SN74HC14APWR is widely used in microcontroller interfaces, communication systems, industrial electronics, consumer devices, and general-purpose digital logic applications.
Engineering Specification
Device Type
Hex Schmitt-Trigger Inverter
Logic Function
Inverting Schmitt-trigger gate
Number of Channels
Six independent inverter gates
Logic Family
High-Speed CMOS (HC)
Supply Voltage Range
Compatible with standard CMOS voltage levels
Input Characteristics
Schmitt-trigger inputs with hysteresis for noise immunity
Output Characteristics
CMOS push-pull outputs capable of driving standard digital loads
Propagation Delay
High-speed switching performance suitable for digital timing applications
Power Consumption
Low static and dynamic power consumption
Noise Immunity
High noise margin due to Schmitt-trigger input structure
Operating Temperature Range
Industrial operating temperature capability
Package Type
TSSOP surface-mount package
Mounting Type
Surface mount technology
Applications
Signal conditioning
Switch debouncing
Clock shaping
Oscillator circuits
Pulse generation
Microcontroller interfacing
Digital waveform cleanup
Industrial control systems
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
