onsemi MC74LCX07DG
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| 15+ | $1.13 | $16.95 |
| 25+ | $1.11 | $27.75 |
| 50+ | $1.05 | $52.50 |
| 100+ | $0.92 | $92.00 |
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| Product attributes | Property Value |
| Manufacturer | onsemi |
| Product Series | 74LCX |
| Packaging | Factory | Tube |
| Part Status | Active |
| Logic Type | Buffer, Non-Inverting |
| Number of Elements | 6 |
| Number of Bits per Element | 1 |
| Input Type | - |
| Output Type | Open Drain |
| Current - Output High, Low | -, 24mA |
| Voltage - Supply | 2V ~ 5.5V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) |
| Grade | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | 14-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
| Supplier Device Package | 14-SOIC |
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The MC74LCX07DG from onsemi is a hex non-inverting buffer featuring open-drain outputs. This device is designed for low-voltage, high-speed applications, operating from 2V to 5.5V. The open-drain outputs allow for flexible level shifting and wired-OR logic configurations, making it a versatile component for mixed-voltage systems. Each output can sink up to 24mA, enabling direct drive of LEDs or other loads. The 74LCX family ensures low power consumption and high noise immunity. Housed in a 14-SOIC package, it is suitable for a wide range of applications including I2C bus buffering, level translation, and industrial control interfaces.
- Open-Drain Outputs for Level Shifting: Enables easy interfacing between different voltage domains, simplifying mixed-voltage system design.
- High 24mA Sink Current: Can directly drive LEDs, relays, or other loads, reducing the need for external driver components.
- Wide 2V to 5.5V Supply Range: Provides flexibility for both 3.3V and 5V applications.
- Wired-OR Logic Capability: Allows multiple outputs to be connected together, reducing component count and simplifying logic design.
Level Shifting to Higher Voltages
Open-drain outputs allow the MC74LCX07DG to shift signals from a low-voltage logic (e.g., 3.3V) to a higher voltage (e.g., 5V or 12V) by connecting an external pull-up resistor to the desired high-level voltage rail.
Wired-OR and Wired-AND Logic
Multiple open-drain outputs can be connected together to a single pull-up resistor, implementing wired-OR or wired-AND logic functions without additional logic gates, simplifying circuit design.
I2C and SMBus Communication
The open-drain outputs are perfectly suited for I2C and SMBus lines, which require open-drain drivers for bidirectional communication and arbitration.
Driving LEDs and Relays
Each output can sink up to 24mA, making it capable of directly driving LEDs or low-power relays with an appropriate pull-up resistor and current limiting.
Interfacing with High-Voltage Peripherals
In industrial systems, this buffer can interface a 3.3V microcontroller with 5V or higher voltage peripherals, such as sensors or actuators, ensuring safe and reliable communication.
Power Sequencing and Reset Generation
Open-drain outputs can be used to generate power-on reset signals or to sequence power rails by controlling the pull-up voltage and timing with external RC circuits.
- Q: What logic family does the MC74LCX07DG belong to?
- A: It is part of the 74LCX (Low-Voltage CMOS) family, offering low power and high-speed performance.
- Q: What is the function of this IC?
- A: It is a hex (6-channel) non-inverting buffer with open-drain outputs, ideal for level shifting and wired-OR logic.
- Q: How many channels does it have?
- A: It has 6 independent buffer channels.
- Q: What is the output type?
- A: The outputs are open-drain, requiring an external pull-up resistor to define the high-level voltage.
- Q: What is the operating voltage range?
- A: It operates from 2V to 5.5V, allowing use in both 3.3V and 5V systems.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: It comes in a 14-pin SOIC package (0.154" width).
- Q: What logic family does the MC74LCX07DG belong to?
- A: It is part of the 74LCX (Low-Voltage CMOS) family, offering low power and high-speed performance.
- Q: What is the function of this IC?
- A: It is a hex (6-channel) non-inverting buffer with open-drain outputs, ideal for level shifting and wired-OR logic.
- Q: How many channels does it have?
- A: It has 6 independent buffer channels.
- Q: What is the output type?
- A: The outputs are open-drain, requiring an external pull-up resistor to define the high-level voltage.
- Q: What is the operating voltage range?
- A: It operates from 2V to 5.5V, allowing use in both 3.3V and 5V systems.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: It comes in a 14-pin SOIC package (0.154" width).

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