{"product_id":"74hc04-hex-inverter-ic-dip-14-package-7404-ic","title":"74HC04 Hex Inverter IC, DIP-14 Package 7404 IC","description":"\u003ch1\u003e74HC04 Hex Inverter IC – DIP-14 Package (7404 IC)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\nThe 74HC04 is a hex inverter IC from the High-Speed CMOS logic family, containing six independent NOT gates in a single DIP-14 package. Each gate performs logical inversion, making it a fundamental building block for digital circuits, signal conditioning, and oscillator designs. This IC is suitable for hobbyists, students, and engineers working on breadboard prototypes or PCB-based projects.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic family: 74HC (High-Speed CMOS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of gates: 6 independent inverters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupply voltage: 2V to 6V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput logic levels: CMOS compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput drive: ±5.2 mA at 5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation delay: 13 ns typical at 5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage: DIP-14 (Dual Inline Package)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: -40°C to +85°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArduino Uno, Nano, Mega\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESP32 and ESP8266 development boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi (via level shifters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTM32 Nucleo and Blue Pill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard breadboards and perfboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you can build with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital logic circuits: invert signals for control systems or data processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOscillators and clock generators: combine with resistors and capacitors to create square wave signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal conditioning: clean up noisy digital signals or convert logic levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 74HC04 IC from Compoden includes access to our AI build companion, delivered via QR code, email, or WhatsApp, to help you wire and program this part into a working project. With 10 years of experience supplying makers and institutions across India, we ensure reliable components for your builds. Pay your way: UPI, cards, or Cash on Delivery, anywhere in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between 74HC04 and 7404?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 74HC04 is a High-Speed CMOS version, operating from 2V to 6V with low power consumption. The original 7404 is a TTL version, requiring a 5V supply and drawing more current. The 74HC04 is more suitable for modern battery-powered and low-power projects.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I use the 74HC04 as an oscillator?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect a resistor between the input and output of one inverter, and a capacitor from the input to ground. The values determine the oscillation frequency. For a 1 kHz signal, try a 10kΩ resistor and a 0.1µF capacitor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat payment options are available for the 74HC04 Hex Inverter IC?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can pay using UPI, debit\/credit cards, or Cash on Delivery (COD). All payment methods are available across India.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does delivery take for the 74HC04 IC?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship the 74HC04 Hex Inverter IC across India including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune. 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