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SN74LV Low-Voltage CMOS Logic Variants

Texas Instruments SN74LV devices provide low-voltage CMOS gates, buffers, multiplexers, counters, and bus logic for 2 V to 5.5 V systems that need compact packages and moderate drive.

Supply coverage

Fits many 3.3 V designs while preserving selected 5 V CMOS use cases.

Function breadth

Includes basic gates, bus devices, counters, multiplexers, and switch functions.

Package range

Supports maintenance, prototypes, and compact product boards.

Low-voltage logic bridging classic 5 V and modern 3.3 V designs

Compare SN74LV functions, packages, propagation delays, and supply ranges across TI ordering variants.

The SN74LV family is Texas Instruments' low-voltage CMOS logic line for designs that operate across a wider 2 V to 5.5 V supply window than many newer 3.3 V-only logic families. It includes standard gates, inverters, buffers, flip-flops, multiplexers, counters, bus transceivers, and analog switch style functions. The family is useful when a board uses 3.3 V logic but still needs compatibility with 5 V-capable CMOS supply rails or legacy logic architecture.

SN74LV variants often appear in SOIC, SSOP, TSSOP, VQFN, PDIP, and other package formats, which makes them practical for both compact production hardware and boards that need easier inspection or rework. Compared with SN74LVC, SN74LV parts may trade some drive strength or speed depending on the function, while offering a useful supply range and established pinouts for common 74-series logic functions.

To choose an SN74LV device, identify the logic function, bit width, output-enable requirements, supply range, and package first. Then verify input thresholds, timing, output current, and whether the exact suffix supports the voltage and temperature range required. Octatronics groups the variants so buyers can compare sourcing options without mixing the family with HC, HCT, LVC, or AUP devices that may behave differently.

Key Features

  • Useful supply coverage for 3.3 V and selected 5 V CMOS logic systems
  • Broad 74-series function coverage in multiple package styles
  • Good fit for standard glue logic, buffering, and simple bus control
  • Package options include compact SMT and serviceable formats
  • A practical comparison point against HC, HCT, LVC, and AUP families

Target Applications

  • General-purpose digital glue logic
  • Industrial controller boards
  • Peripheral and memory bus support
  • Legacy 5 V CMOS logic refreshes
  • Consumer and embedded control electronics

Ordering Variants

Compare 349 SN74LV part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.

Part NumberDescriptionPackage TypeManufacturerLifecycleRoHSAvailabilityAction
SN74LV245APWRPackage: TSSOP | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Number of Channels: 8 | Number of Bits: 8 | Logic Function: Transceiver, Inverting | Max Operating Temp: 125°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°CTSSOPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV125ANPackage: PDIP | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Number of Channels: 4 | Number of Outputs: 4 | Number of Bits: 4 | Logic Function: Buffer, Inverting | Max Operating Temp: 125°CPDIPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV125APWPackage: TSSOP | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Output Current: 16mA | Max Output Current: 16mA | Number of Channels: 4 | Number of Outputs: 4 | Number of Bits: 4TSSOPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV245ADWPackage: SOIC | Operating Supply Voltage: 2.5V | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Number of Channels: 8 | Number of Bits: 8 | Logic Function: Transceiver, Inverting | Max Operating Temp: 125°CSOICTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV163APWRG4Package: TSSOP | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Number of Bits: 4 | Frequency: 160MHz | Logic Function: Counter | Max Operating Temp: 85°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°CTSSOPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV163APWTPackage: TSSOP | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Number of Bits: 4 | Frequency: 160MHz | Max Frequency: 160MHz | Logic Function: Counter | Max Operating Temp: 85°CTSSOPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV273ADWPackage: SOIC | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Output Current: 12mA | Number of Outputs: 8 | Number of Bits: 8 | Frequency: 70MHz | Max Frequency: 70MHzSOICTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV02APWPackage: TSSOP | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Output Current: 12mA | Max Output Current: 12mA | Number of Outputs: 1 | Number of Bits: 4 | Logic Function: NOR GATETSSOPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV14ADRPackage: SOIC | Operating Supply Voltage: 5V | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Output Current: 25mA | Number of Bits: 6 | Logic Function: Buffer, Inverter, Schmitt Trigger | Max Operating Temp: 125°CSOICTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV86ADPackage: SOIC | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Output Current: 12mA | Max Output Current: 12mA | Number of Outputs: 1 | Number of Bits: 4 | Logic Function: XOR GATE, OR GATESOICTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV174ADRE4Package: SOIC | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Output Current: 12mA | Number of Bits: 6 | Frequency: 110MHz | Logic Function: D-Type, Flip-Flop | Max Operating Temp: 85°CSOICTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV165ADBRE4Package: SSOP | Operating Supply Voltage: 5V | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Number of Outputs: 2 | Number of Bits: 8 | Logic Function: Shift Register, OR GATE | Max Operating Temp: 85°CSSOPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV165ANSRE4Package: SOP | Operating Supply Voltage: 5V | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Number of Outputs: 2 | Number of Bits: 8 | Logic Function: Shift Register, OR GATE | Max Operating Temp: 85°CSOPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV594APWTPackage: TSSOP | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Number of Bits: 8 | Frequency: 45MHz | Logic Function: Shift Register | Max Operating Temp: 125°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°CTSSOPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV595APWTPackage: TSSOP | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Number of Outputs: 9 | Number of Bits: 8 | Logic Function: Shift Register | Max Operating Temp: 125°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°CTSSOPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV138ARGYRPackage: VQFN EP | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Number of Channels: 1 | Number of Outputs: 8 | Number of Bits: 8 | Logic Function: Demultiplexer, Decoder | Max Operating Temp: 85°CVQFN EPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV138ATDBRPackage: SSOP | Operating Supply Voltage: 5V | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 4.5V | Number of Channels: 1 | Number of Outputs: 8 | Number of Bits: 8 | Logic Function: Demultiplexer, DecoderSSOPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV138ATPWPackage: TSSOP | Operating Supply Voltage: 5V | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 4.5V | Number of Channels: 1 | Number of Outputs: 8 | Number of Bits: 8 | Logic Function: Demultiplexer, DecoderTSSOPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV139APWRPackage: TSSOP | Max Supply Voltage: 5.5V | Min Supply Voltage: 2V | Number of Channels: 2 | Number of Outputs: 4 | Number of Bits: 4 | Logic Function: Demultiplexer, Decoder | Max Operating Temp: 85°CTSSOPTexas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock
SN74LV8154NE4Package: 20-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) | Mounting Type: Through Hole | Supply Voltage: 2 V ~ 5.5 V | Logic Type: Binary Counter | Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C (TA)20-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)Texas InstrumentsActiveCompliantIn Stock

Ordering Code Differences

How suffixes on SN74LV map to package, grade, and reel options.

[{"code":"SN74LV00 / 02 / 04 / 08 / 32","meaning":"Standard gate and inverter functions in the LV family."},{"code":"SN74LV245 / 244 / 541","meaning":"Bus buffers and transceivers for shared digital lines."},{"code":"SN74LV405x / 4066 style functions","meaning":"Analog switch and multiplexer-style functions; check analog signal range and on-resistance carefully."},{"code":"D, DB, PW, RGY, N suffixes","meaning":"Package and packing identifiers; verify pinout and mechanical drawing before substituting."}]

How to Choose the Right SN74LV Drivers, Receivers and Transceivers

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Do not mix logic families casually

LV, LVC, HC, HCT, AHC, and AUP can have different input thresholds, speed, output drive, and supply limits.

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Check analog switch limits

For LV switch functions, verify signal range, on-resistance, bandwidth, and supply configuration.

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Confirm package migration

A function may exist in both PDIP and compact SMT packages, but board land pattern and thermal behavior still matter.

Technical Specifications

Core parameters for SN74LV product family

Logic family
LV low-voltage CMOS
Typical supply range
2 V to 5.5 V on many variants
Common functions
Gates, inverters, buffers, counters, multiplexers, transceivers
Common packages
SOIC, SSOP, TSSOP, VQFN, PDIP
Design role
Low-voltage general-purpose glue logic

Source SN74LV with Octatronics

Request stock confirmation, lead time, date code, and pricing for all 349 ordering variants from Texas Instruments. Our team supports active, EOL, and hard-to-find component sourcing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common technical questions about the SN74LV product family.

Both are low-voltage CMOS logic families, but exact supply limits, input behavior, timing, and output drive differ by device. LVC is often used on 1.65 V to 3.6 V systems, while LV variants commonly cover a wider 2 V to 5.5 V class range.
Only after checking supply voltage, input thresholds, output drive, timing, pinout, and temperature grade. The families are related in function naming but not automatically interchangeable.
Verify supply voltage, signal swing, on-resistance, leakage, bandwidth, and package because analog switch behavior is more than a digital logic pinout match.