74HC14 Hex Inverter Schmitt Trigger IC – DIP-14 Package

The 74HC14 is a hex inverter IC with Schmitt trigger inputs, housed in a standard DIP-14 package. It contains six independent inverters with hysteresis, making it ideal for cleaning noisy signals, shaping waveforms, and debouncing switches. This IC is widely used by hobbyists, students, and engineers working with digital logic circuits.

Specifications

• Logic family: HC (High-Speed CMOS)
• Number of inverters: 6 (hex)
• Input type: Schmitt trigger (with hysteresis)
• Supply voltage range: 2V to 6V
• Output current: ±5.2 mA at 5V
• Propagation delay: 15 ns typical at 5V
• Package: DIP-14 (Dual Inline Package)
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C

Compatible with

• Arduino (Uno, Mega, Nano, etc.)
• ESP32 and ESP8266
• Raspberry Pi (3.3V logic)
• STM32 boards
• Breadboard and perfboard projects

What you can build with it

• Noise filtering for sensor inputs (e.g., encoders, switches)
• Waveform shaping for square wave generation
• Switch debouncing circuit for mechanical buttons

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