SLVSJY4A October   2025  – November 2025 SN74LVC1GU04-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5.   5
  6. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Switching Characteristics
  8. 6 Parameter Measurement Information
  9. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Balanced CMOS Push-Pull Outputs
      2. 7.3.2 Partial Power Down (Ioff)
      3. 7.3.3 Standard CMOS Inputs
      4. 7.3.4 Clamp Diode Structure
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  10. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
        1. 8.2.1.1 Power Considerations
        2. 8.2.1.2 Input Considerations
        3. 8.2.1.3 Output Considerations
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curve
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  11. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Documentation Support
      1. 9.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  12. 10Revision History
  13. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 11.1 Tape and Reel Information
    2. 11.2 Mechanical Data

7.1 Overview

The SN74LVC1GU04-Q1 is a single channel unbuffered CMOS inverter designed with a straightforward single-stage architecture. Unlike multi-stage buffered inverters, unbuffered inverters provide a direct implementation of the logical NOT function with minimal complexity.

The unbuffered design offers versatility in application. While functioning as a standard digital logic gate for conventional switching operations, the device can also operate in the analog linear region. This characteristic makes unbuffered inverters suitable for specialized applications beyond pure digital logic.

Potential applications leveraging the unbuffered architecture include:

  • Crystal oscillator circuits
  • RC timing networks
  • Linear amplification
  • Analog signal conditioning

The device provides the fundamental inverter functionality while maintaining the inherent characteristics of unbuffered design, including the natural response curve of a single CMOS stage. This allows system designers flexibility in both digital and analog domains without requiring specialized analog specifications.