SN74ACT00NE4 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The SN74ACT00NE4 is a NAND Gate IC manufactured by Texas Instruments, featuring 4 channels with 2 inputs per channel in a 14-PDIP package. This logic component operates within the 74ACT series and is classified as an active product. The device is designed for digital logic applications requiring NAND gate functionality with TTL-compatible input/output levels and fast propagation delay characteristics. Identifying equivalent substitute parts is necessary to ensure design flexibility, manage supply chain continuity, and maintain component availability across manufacturing cycles.

Substiute Parts

SN74ACT00NE4

Texas InstrumentsIn Stock: 764SN74ACT00NE4 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

SN74ACT00N

Texas InstrumentsIn Stock: 2275SN74ACT00N Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the SN74ACT00NE4 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Logic Function & Circuit Configuration: The substitute part must provide identical NAND gate functionality with 4 channels and 2 inputs per channel.

Electrical Specifications: Supply voltage range (4.5V ~ 5.5V), quiescent current (2 µA maximum), output current capability (24mA for both high and low states), input logic thresholds (0.8V low, 2V high), and propagation delay (9ns @ 5V, 50pF) must match exactly.

Package & Mounting: The substitute must use the 14-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) through-hole package to ensure mechanical and electrical compatibility with existing PCB designs.

Compliance & Status: The substitute part must maintain Active product status and ROHS3 compliance to meet current regulatory and supply chain requirements.

Parts meeting all these criteria are classified as parametric equivalents and direct substitutes.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The SN74ACT00N is a direct parametric equivalent to the SN74ACT00NE4. Both parts are manufactured by Texas Instruments, maintain Active product status, and comply with ROHS3 regulations. The electrical characteristics, logic configuration, package specifications, and operating parameters are identical across both components.

Selection between these parts may be based on inventory availability, packaging format (tube), or supply chain considerations. Both parts are suitable for applications requiring 4-channel NAND gate functionality within the specified voltage, current, and temperature operating ranges.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the SN74ACT00N be used as a direct replacement for the SN74ACT00NE4?

A: Yes. The SN74ACT00N is a parametric equivalent with identical electrical specifications, logic configuration, package type, and operating characteristics. Both parts are interchangeable in circuit applications.

Q: What are the key parameters that determine substitutability for this NAND gate IC?

A: Substitutability is determined by: logic type and channel/input configuration (4-channel, 2-input NAND), supply voltage range (4.5V ~ 5.5V), output current capability (24mA), input logic thresholds (0.8V low, 2V high), propagation delay (9ns @ 5V, 50pF), operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 85°C), and package type (14-DIP through-hole).

Q: Are there any package or mounting differences between the SN74ACT00NE4 and SN74ACT00N?

A: No. Both parts use the 14-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) through-hole package and are mounted identically on PCBs.

Q: Do both parts meet current compliance standards?

A: Yes. Both the SN74ACT00NE4 and SN74ACT00N are ROHS3 compliant and maintain Active product status.

Q: What is the significance of the "NE4" and "N" suffixes in the part numbers?

A: The suffix designates the packaging format. Both parts are supplied in tube packaging and are functionally equivalent. The suffix does not indicate functional or electrical differences.