Product details

Number of channels 2 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2 Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Technology family AHC Input type Schmitt-Trigger Output type Push-Pull Supply current (µA) 40 IOL (max) (mA) 8 IOH (max) (mA) -8 Features Balanced outputs, High speed (tpd 10-50ns), Over-voltage tolerant inputs, Retriggerable Operating temperature range (°C) -55 to 125 Rating Military
Number of channels 2 Supply voltage (min) (V) 2 Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Technology family AHC Input type Schmitt-Trigger Output type Push-Pull Supply current (µA) 40 IOL (max) (mA) 8 IOH (max) (mA) -8 Features Balanced outputs, High speed (tpd 10-50ns), Over-voltage tolerant inputs, Retriggerable Operating temperature range (°C) -55 to 125 Rating Military
CDIP (J) 16 135.3552 mm² 19.56 x 6.92 CFP (W) 16 69.319 mm² 10.3 x 6.73 LCCC (FK) 20 79.0321 mm² 8.89 x 8.89
  • Operating Range 2-V to 5.5-V VCC
  • Schmitt-Trigger Circuitry On A\, B, and CLR\ Inputs for Slow Input Transition Rates
  • Edge Triggered From Active-High or Active-Low Gated Logic Inputs
  • Retriggerable for Very Long Output Pulses
  • Overriding Clear Terminates Output Pulse
  • Glitch-Free Power-Up Reset On Outputs
  • Latch-Up Performance Exceeds 100 mA Per JESD 78, Class II
  • ESD Protection Exceeds JESD 22
    • 2000-V Human-Body Model (A114-A)
    • 200-V Machine Model (A115-A)
    • 1000-V Charged-Device Model (C101)

  • Operating Range 2-V to 5.5-V VCC
  • Schmitt-Trigger Circuitry On A\, B, and CLR\ Inputs for Slow Input Transition Rates
  • Edge Triggered From Active-High or Active-Low Gated Logic Inputs
  • Retriggerable for Very Long Output Pulses
  • Overriding Clear Terminates Output Pulse
  • Glitch-Free Power-Up Reset On Outputs
  • Latch-Up Performance Exceeds 100 mA Per JESD 78, Class II
  • ESD Protection Exceeds JESD 22
    • 2000-V Human-Body Model (A114-A)
    • 200-V Machine Model (A115-A)
    • 1000-V Charged-Device Model (C101)

The ’AHC123A devices are dual retriggerable monostable multivibrators designed for 2-V to 5.5-V VCC operation.

These edge-triggered multivibrators feature output pulse-duration control by three methods. In the first method, the A\ input is low, and the B input goes high. In the second method, the B input is high, and the A\ input goes low. In the third method, the A\ input is low, the B input is high, and the clear (CLR)\ input goes high.

The output pulse duration is programmed by selecting external resistance and capacitance values. The external timing capacitor must be connected between Cext and Rext/Cext (positive) and an external resistor connected between Rext/Cext and VCC. To obtain variable pulse durations, connect an external variable resistance between Rext/Cext and VCC. The output pulse duration also can be reduced by taking CLR\ low.

Pulse triggering occurs at a particular voltage level and is not directly related to the transition time of the input pulse. The A\, B, and CLR\ inputs have Schmitt triggers with sufficient hysteresis to handle slow input transition rates with jitter-free triggering at the outputs.

Once triggered, the basic pulse duration can be extended by retriggering the gated low-level-active (A\) or high-level-active (B) input. Pulse duration can be reduced by taking CLR\ low. CLR\ input can be used to override A\ or B inputs. The input/output timing diagram illustrates pulse control by retriggering the inputs and early clearing.

The variance in output pulse duration from device to device typically is less than ±0.5% for given external timing components. An example of this distribution for the ’AHC123A is shown in Figure 10. Variations in output pulse duration versus supply voltage and temperature are shown in Figure 6.

During power up, Q outputs are in the low state, and Q\ outputs are in the high state. The outputs are glitch free, without applying a reset pulse.

For additional application information on multivibrators, see the application report Designing With the SN74AHC123A and SN74AHCT123A, literature number SCLA014.

The ’AHC123A devices are dual retriggerable monostable multivibrators designed for 2-V to 5.5-V VCC operation.

These edge-triggered multivibrators feature output pulse-duration control by three methods. In the first method, the A\ input is low, and the B input goes high. In the second method, the B input is high, and the A\ input goes low. In the third method, the A\ input is low, the B input is high, and the clear (CLR)\ input goes high.

The output pulse duration is programmed by selecting external resistance and capacitance values. The external timing capacitor must be connected between Cext and Rext/Cext (positive) and an external resistor connected between Rext/Cext and VCC. To obtain variable pulse durations, connect an external variable resistance between Rext/Cext and VCC. The output pulse duration also can be reduced by taking CLR\ low.

Pulse triggering occurs at a particular voltage level and is not directly related to the transition time of the input pulse. The A\, B, and CLR\ inputs have Schmitt triggers with sufficient hysteresis to handle slow input transition rates with jitter-free triggering at the outputs.

Once triggered, the basic pulse duration can be extended by retriggering the gated low-level-active (A\) or high-level-active (B) input. Pulse duration can be reduced by taking CLR\ low. CLR\ input can be used to override A\ or B inputs. The input/output timing diagram illustrates pulse control by retriggering the inputs and early clearing.

The variance in output pulse duration from device to device typically is less than ±0.5% for given external timing components. An example of this distribution for the ’AHC123A is shown in Figure 10. Variations in output pulse duration versus supply voltage and temperature are shown in Figure 6.

During power up, Q outputs are in the low state, and Q\ outputs are in the high state. The outputs are glitch free, without applying a reset pulse.

For additional application information on multivibrators, see the application report Designing With the SN74AHC123A and SN74AHCT123A, literature number SCLA014.

Download View video with transcript Video

Technical documentation

star =Top documentation for this product selected by TI
No results found. Please clear your search and try again.
View all 22
Type Title Date
* Data sheet SN54AHC123A, SN74AHC123A datasheet (Rev. H) 21 Oct 2005
* SMD SN54AHC123A SMD 5962-98608 21 Jun 2016
Application note Implications of Slow or Floating CMOS Inputs (Rev. E) 26 Jul 2021
Application note Designing With the SN74LVC1G123 Monostable Multivibrator (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 13 Mar 2020
Selection guide Little Logic Guide 2018 (Rev. G) 06 Jul 2018
Selection guide Logic Guide (Rev. AB) 12 Jun 2017
Application note How to Select Little Logic (Rev. A) 26 Jul 2016
Application note Understanding and Interpreting Standard-Logic Data Sheets (Rev. C) 02 Dec 2015
User guide LOGIC Pocket Data Book (Rev. B) 16 Jan 2007
Product overview Design Summary for WCSP Little Logic (Rev. B) 04 Nov 2004
Application note Semiconductor Packing Material Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection 08 Jul 2004
Application note Selecting the Right Level Translation Solution (Rev. A) 22 Jun 2004
Application note Advanced High-Speed CMOS (AHC) Logic Family (Rev. C) 02 Dec 2002
Application note Texas Instruments Little Logic Application Report 01 Nov 2002
Application note TI IBIS File Creation, Validation, and Distribution Processes 29 Aug 2002
Design guide AHC/AHCT Designer's Guide February 2000 (Rev. D) 24 Feb 2000
Application note Benefits & Issues of Migrating 5-V and 3.3-V Logic to Lower-Voltage Supplies (Rev. A) 08 Sep 1999
Product overview Military Advanced High-Speed CMOS Logic (AHC/AHCT) (Rev. C) 01 Apr 1998
Application note Migration From 3.3-V To 2.5-V Power Supplies For Logic Devices 01 Dec 1997
Application note Bus-Interface Devices With Output-Damping Resistors Or Reduced-Drive Outputs (Rev. A) 01 Aug 1997
Application note CMOS Power Consumption and CPD Calculation (Rev. B) 01 Jun 1997
Application note Live Insertion 01 Oct 1996

Design & development

For additional terms or required resources, click any title below to view the detail page where available.

Package Pins Download
CDIP (J) 16 View options
CFP (W) 16 View options
LCCC (FK) 20 View options

Ordering & quality

Information included:
  • RoHS
  • REACH
  • Device marking
  • Lead finish/Ball material
  • MSL rating/Peak reflow
  • MTBF/FIT estimates
  • Material content
  • Qualification summary
  • Ongoing reliability monitoring
Information included:
  • Fab location
  • Assembly location

Support & training

TI E2E™ forums with technical support from TI engineers

Content is provided "as is" by TI and community contributors and does not constitute TI specifications. See terms of use.

If you have questions about quality, packaging or ordering TI products, see TI support. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Videos