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74AC series from Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments 74AC Series Overview
Advanced CMOS logic family featuring very high speed and symmetric output drive.
The 74AC from Texas Instruments is a Advanced CMOS logic family featuring very high speed and symmetric output drive. This series includes 47 variants, each tailored for specific application requirements while sharing a common architecture and design ecosystem.
As part of the Advanced CMOS Logic family, these devices provide industry-standard pinouts and well-characterized electrical specifications, enabling straightforward integration into new designs and drop-in replacement in existing systems. Operating from 2V to 6V supply rails, the 74AC devices deliver consistent performance across the full operating temperature range.
Octatronics stocks 74AC variants in multiple package options. Request a quote for volume pricing, check real-time availability, or contact our engineering team for application support and alternative part recommendations.
Key Features
- 2V to 6V Supply Voltage RangeOperates from 2V to 6V supply rails for broad system compatibility and flexible power-rail design.
- Industry-Standard PinoutsDrop-in compatible with standard logic family pinouts, simplifying board layout and enabling multi-source procurement.
- Propagation delay ~5ns Switching PerformancePropagation delay ~5ns enable reliable operation in high-frequency digital systems.
- Low Quiescent PowerCMOS technology ensures minimal static power consumption, extending battery life in portable applications.
- Wide Temperature RangeQualified for commercial (0°C to 70°C) and industrial (-40°C to 85°C) temperature ranges for diverse deployment environments.
Target Applications
- High-speed bus interfaces
- Clock distribution
- Test equipment
- Telecom switching
Compare 74AC Variants
Side-by-side comparison of 10 product variants from Texas Instruments
| Parameter | SN74AC374DWRE4 | SN74AC86PWG4 | SN74AC86DRE4 | SN74AC74PWRG4 | SN74AC86PW | SN74AC86D | SN74AC86DBR | SN74AC74N | SN74AC74PW | SN74AC74NSR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package / Case | 20-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) | 14-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) | 14-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) | 14-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) | 14-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) | 14-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) | 14-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width) | 14-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) | 14-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) | 14-SOIC (0.209", 5.30mm Width) |
| Max Frequency | 155 MHz | - | - | 160 MHz | - | - | - | 160 MHz | 160 MHz | 160 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) | -40°C ~ 85°C | -40°C ~ 85°C | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) | -40°C ~ 85°C | -40°C ~ 85°C | -40°C ~ 85°C | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) |
| Current Output High Low | 24mA, 24mA | 24mA, 24mA | 24mA, 24mA | 24mA, 24mA | 24mA, 24mA | 24mA, 24mA | 24mA, 24mA | 24mA, 24mA | 24mA, 24mA | 24mA, 24mA |
| Current Quiescent Iq | 4 µA | - | - | 2 µA | - | - | - | 2 µA | 2 µA | 2 µA |
| Current Quiescent Max | - | 2 µA | 2 µA | - | 2 µA | 2 µA | 2 µA | - | - | - |
| Extracted Price | - | - | 0.2317 | 0.1941 | - | 0.4131 | 0.4447 | 0.7203 | 0.4182 | 0.5411 |
| Function | Standard | - | - | Set(Preset) and Reset | - | - | - | Set(Preset) and Reset | Set(Preset) and Reset | Set(Preset) and Reset |
| Input Capacitance | 4.5 pF | - | - | 3 pF | - | - | - | 3 pF | 3 pF | 3 pF |
| Inventory As of | 2026-05-14 | - | 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-13 | - | 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-16 |
| Inventory Source | - | - | Winsource | Winsource | - | Winsource | Winsource | Winsource | Winsource | Winsource |
| Inventory Source File | - | - | /Volumes/T7 Shield/电子元器件数据/抓取的数据/Win-Source数据/winsource_未曾下架数据_202605_1.xlsx | /Volumes/T7 Shield/电子元器件数据/抓取的数据/Win-Source数据/winsource_未曾下架数据_202605_1.xlsx | - | /Volumes/T7 Shield/电子元器件数据/抓取的数据/Win-Source数据/winsource_未曾下架数据_202605_1.xlsx | /Volumes/T7 Shield/电子元器件数据/抓取的数据/Win-Source数据/winsource_未曾下架数据_202605_1.xlsx | /Volumes/T7 Shield/电子元器件数据/抓取的数据/Win-Source数据/winsource_未曾下架数据_202605_1.xlsx | /Volumes/T7 Shield/电子元器件数据/抓取的数据/Win-Source数据/winsource_未曾下架数据_202605_1.xlsx | /Volumes/T7 Shield/电子元器件数据/抓取的数据/Win-Source数据/winsource_未曾下架数据_202605_1.xlsx |
| Logic Type | - | XOR (Exclusive OR) | XOR (Exclusive OR) | - | XOR (Exclusive OR) | XOR (Exclusive OR) | XOR (Exclusive OR) | - | - | - |
| Max Propagation Delay V Max Cl | 9.5ns @ 5V, 50pF | 8.5ns @ 5V, 50pF | 8.5ns @ 5V, 50pF | 10ns @ 5V, 50pF | 8.5ns @ 5V, 50pF | 8.5ns @ 5V, 50pF | 8.5ns @ 5V, 50pF | 10ns @ 5V, 50pF | 10ns @ 5V, 50pF | 10ns @ 5V, 50pF |
| Number of Bits Per Element | 8 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Number of Circuits | - | 4 | 4 | - | 4 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Elements | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Inputs | - | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Output Type | Tri-State, Non-Inverted | - | - | Complementary | - | - | - | Complementary | Complementary | Complementary |
| Price Formula | - | - | winsource min price * 2 | winsource min price * 2 | - | winsource min price * 2 | winsource min price * 2 | winsource min price * 2 | winsource min price * 2 | winsource min price * 2 |
| Source Category | - | - | Integrated Circuits (ICs) > Logic > Logic - Gates and Inverters | Integrated Circuits (ICs) > Logic > Logic - Flip Flops | - | Integrated Circuits (ICs) > Logic > Logic - Gates and Inverters | Integrated Circuits (ICs) > Logic > Logic - Gates and Inverters | Integrated Circuits (ICs) > Logic > Logic - Flip Flops | Integrated Circuits (ICs) > Logic > Logic - Flip Flops | Integrated Circuits (ICs) > Logic > Logic - Flip Flops |
| Source Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | - | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | - | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Stock | - | - | 6170 | 3217 | - | 1090 | 5720 | 3000 | 15079 | 11000 |
| Supplier Device Package | 20-SOIC | 14-TSSOP | 14-SOIC | 14-TSSOP | 14-TSSOP | 14-SOIC | 14-SSOP | 14-PDIP | 14-TSSOP | 14-SO |
| Supply Voltage | 2V ~ 6V | 2V ~ 6V | 2V ~ 6V | 2V ~ 6V | 2V ~ 6V | 2V ~ 6V | 2V ~ 6V | 2V ~ 6V | 2V ~ 6V | 2V ~ 6V |
| Trigger Type | Positive Edge | - | - | Positive Edge | - | - | - | Positive Edge | Positive Edge | Positive Edge |
| Type | D-Type | - | - | D-Type | - | - | - | D-Type | D-Type | D-Type |
| Request Quote | Request Quote | Request Quote | Request Quote | Request Quote | Request Quote | Request Quote | Request Quote | Request Quote | Request Quote |
Selection Guide
Clock Speed
155 MHz→SN74AC374DWRE4
160 MHz→SN74AC74PWRG4SN74AC74NSN74AC74PWSN74AC74NSR
Package
20-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)→SN74AC374DWRE4
14-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)→SN74AC86PWG4SN74AC74PWRG4SN74AC86PWSN74AC74PW
14-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)→SN74AC86DRE4SN74AC86D
14-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width)→SN74AC86DBR
14-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)→SN74AC74N
14-SOIC (0.209", 5.30mm Width)→SN74AC74NSR
Temperature Range
-40°C ~ 85°C (TA)→SN74AC374DWRE4SN74AC74PWRG4SN74AC74NSN74AC74PWSN74AC74NSR
-40°C ~ 85°C→SN74AC86PWG4SN74AC86DRE4SN74AC86PWSN74AC86DSN74AC86DBR
Base Numbers
| Base Number | Description | Variants | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74AC11032 | 74AC11032 variants from Texas Instruments | 3 MPNs | Active | View Details |
| 74AC11074 | 74AC11074 variants from Texas Instruments | 3 MPNs | Active | View Details |
| 74AC11244 | 74AC11244 variants from Texas Instruments | 3 MPNs | Active | View Details |
| 74AC11257 | 74AC11257 variants from Texas Instruments | 2 MPNs | Active | View Details |
| 74AC240 | 74AC240 variants from Texas Instruments | 1 MPNs | Active | View Details |
| CD74AC | CD74AC variants from Texas Instruments | 59 MPNs | Active | View Details |
| SN74AC | SN74AC variants from Texas Instruments | 94 MPNs | Active | View Details |
Technical Specifications
Compare key 74AC specifications across available variants. All parameters are typical values at 25 degC unless otherwise noted.
Electrical Characteristics
Supply Voltage (VCC)
2V to 6V
Propagation Delay
~5ns
Output Drive
±24 mA (typical)
Quiescent Current
<1 µA per gate (typical)
Operating Conditions
Temperature Range
-40°C to 85°C (industrial)
Package Options
SOIC, TSSOP, VSSOP, QFN
ESD Protection
HBM >= 2000V
Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the 74AC series.
The 74AC is a Texas Instruments Advanced CMOS logic family featuring very high speed and symmetric output drive. The series includes 47 variants optimized for different application requirements.
The 74AC series currently includes 47 variants. Each variant may differ in package type, operating specifications, and feature set. Browse the product table above to compare available options.
The 74AC series is used in High-speed bus interfaces, Clock distribution, Test equipment, and Telecom switching. Contact our applications team for design-in support and recommendation.
Octatronics is an authorized distributor of Texas Instruments products including the 74AC series. We provide competitive pricing, fast delivery, and full traceability for all components. Request a quote or contact us for availability and lead times.
Yes, Octatronics supports both prototype and production quantities for the 74AC series. Small-quantity orders are available for design evaluation, with volume pricing for production runs. Contact our sales team for custom pricing.