Texas Instruments SN74HCU
SN74HCU variants from Texas Instruments
SN74HCU Overview
What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — Microcontrollers.
SN74HCU is a Texas Instruments order-code family — not a single orderable MPN. This page lists 6 variants that share the same core device but differ in suffix fields (package, grade, reel/tube, electrical bin, etc.). Pick the exact full part number; substituting within the family without checking the datasheet often causes assembly or spec mismatches.
6-Bit Hex Inverter IC, CMOS, SOP, 2-6V, 10ns PD Other listed variants describe: 6-Ch CMOS Inverter IC, 2-6V, 100ns, SOIC; 6-Bit CMOS Hex Inverter IC, SOP, -40 to 85°C.
Across listed variants, watch these parameters: packages: 14-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm).
Suffix examples in this family: 04ANSR, 04DR, 04NSR, 04PWR, 7204PW, 04NE4. The characters after the base number usually encode package, temperature, or performance grade — compare the variant table column-by-column rather than assuming pin-compatible drops-in.
Example MPNs: SN74HCU04ANSR, SN74HCU04DR, SN74HCU04NSR, SN74HCU04PWR, SN74HCU7204PW, SN74HCU04NE4.
Key Features
- Footprint / package: 14-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)Single package option across listed variants; still confirm reel vs tube suffix if you auto-insert.
- Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
- 6 distinct suffix patternsExamples: 04ANSR, 04DR, 04NSR, 04PWR, 7204PW (+1 more). Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.
Target Applications
- Microcontrollers — design-in and field replacement
- BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
- Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained
Ordering Variants
Compare 6 SN74HCU part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.
| Part Number | Description | Package Type | Manufacturer | Lifecycle | RoHS | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN74HCU04ANSR | 6-Bit Hex Inverter IC, CMOS, SOP, 2-6V, 10ns PD | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SN74HCU04DR | 6-Ch CMOS Inverter IC, 2-6V, 100ns, SOIC | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SN74HCU04NSR | 6-Bit CMOS Hex Inverter IC, SOP, -40 to 85°C | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SN74HCU04PWR | Hex Inverter IC, 6-Gate, CMOS, 2-6V, 100ns, TSSOP | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SN74HCU7204PW | Dual Inverter IC, 2 Circuits, CMOS, 5.2mA, 6V, 14ns, TSSOP | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SN74HCU04NE4 | Package: 14-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) | Mounting Type: Through Hole | Supply Voltage: 2V ~ 6V | Logic Type: Inverter | Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C | 14-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock |
Ordering Code Differences
How suffixes on SN74HCU map to package, grade, and reel options.
SN74HCU uses a shared prefix; characters after the prefix encode orderable options. Two lines with the same prefix are not drop-in replacements unless the differing columns match your need.
Suffixes seen here: 04ANSR, 04DR, 04NSR, 04PWR, 7204PW, 04NE4.
Full MPN examples: SN74HCU04ANSR, SN74HCU04DR, SN74HCU04NSR, SN74HCU04PWR, SN74HCU7204PW.
Tip: photograph or copy the reel label — reel diameter, QTY per reel, and moisture sensitivity level (MSL) are often suffix-driven and won't show in the schematic.
How to Choose the Right SN74HCU Microcontrollers
Match the footprint first
Packages here: 14-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm). Open the land-pattern drawing before you substitute a different suffix.
Electrical headroom
Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For SN74HCU, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.
Temp grade letter matters
Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.
Copy the full MPN
Do not BOM only "SN74HCU" — include the full suffix (e.g. 04ANSR, 04DR, 04NSR). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.
Technical Specifications
Core parameters for SN74HCU product family
Identity
Variant Parameters
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the SN74HCU product family.