SN74ALVC08PWRE4 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The SN74ALVC08PWRE4 is a 4-channel AND gate logic IC manufactured by Texas Instruments in a 14-TSSOP surface mount package. This part operates across a 1.65V to 3.6V supply voltage range with low quiescent current and fast propagation delay characteristics. The product is currently discontinued at DiGi Electronics, making equivalent and substitute parts necessary for ongoing design support and procurement.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Logic Type	AND Gate
Number of Circuits	4
Number of Inputs	2
Voltage - Supply	1.65V ~ 3.6V
Current - Quiescent (Max)	10 µA
Current - Output High, Low	24mA, 24mA
Input Logic Level - Low	0.7V ~ 0.8V
Input Logic Level - High	1.7V ~ 2V
Max Propagation Delay @ V, Max CL	2.9ns @ 3.3V, 50pF
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C
Package / Case	14-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution for the SN74ALVC08PWRE4 is determined by the following critical parameters:

Logic function: 4-channel AND gate with 2 inputs per channel
Supply voltage range: 1.65V ~ 3.6V minimum compatibility
Output current capability: 24mA minimum for both high and low states
Propagation delay: 2.9ns or faster at 3.3V with 50pF load
Package type: 14-TSSOP surface mount form factor
Operating temperature range: -40°C ~ 85°C
RoHS and MSL compliance: ROHS3 Compliant, MSL 1

Substitute parts are grouped into three categories based on their relationship to the main part:

Parametric Equivalents maintain identical electrical specifications and full compatibility with the original design.

Manufacturer Recommended Substitutes are approved alternatives from the original manufacturer or qualified suppliers that meet the core functional and electrical requirements.

Cross-Manufacturer Alternatives provide equivalent logic functionality from different manufacturers with comparable but not identical electrical characteristics.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	SN74ALVC08PWRE4	SN74ALVC08IPWRG4Q1	SN74ALVC08IPWRQ1	SN74ALVC08PWR	74ALVC08PW,118	74VCX08MTCX	74ALVC08MTCX
Manufacturer	Texas Instruments	Texas Instruments	Texas Instruments	Texas Instruments	NXP Semiconductors	Fairchild Semiconductor	Fairchild Semiconductor
Logic Type	AND Gate	AND Gate	AND Gate	AND Gate	AND Gate	AND Gate	AND Gate
Number of Circuits	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Number of Inputs	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Voltage - Supply	1.65V ~ 3.6V	1.65V ~ 3.6V	1.65V ~ 3.6V	1.65V ~ 3.6V	Not specified	1.2V ~ 3.6V	1.65V ~ 3.6V
Current - Quiescent (Max)	10 µA	10 µA	10 µA	10 µA	Not specified	20 µA	40 µA
Current - Output High, Low	24mA, 24mA	24mA, 24mA	24mA, 24mA	24mA, 24mA	Not specified	24mA, 24mA	24mA, 24mA
Input Logic Level - Low	0.7V ~ 0.8V	0.7V ~ 0.8V	0.7V ~ 0.8V	0.7V ~ 0.8V	Not specified	0.7V ~ 0.8V	0.7V ~ 0.8V
Input Logic Level - High	1.7V ~ 2V	1.7V ~ 2V	1.7V ~ 2V	1.7V ~ 2V	Not specified	1.6V ~ 2V	1.7V ~ 2V
Max Propagation Delay @ V, Max CL	2.9ns @ 3.3V, 50pF	2.9ns @ 3.3V, 50pF	2.9ns @ 3.3V, 50pF	2.9ns @ 3.3V, 50pF	Not specified	2.8ns @ 3.3V, 30pF	2.9ns @ 3.3V, 50pF
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	Not specified	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C
Package / Case	14-TSSOP	14-TSSOP	14-TSSOP	14-TSSOP	Not specified	14-TSSOP	14-TSSOP
Product Status	Discontinued	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified
MSL	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	Not specified	Not specified

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitutes (Texas Instruments - Parametric Equivalents)

SN74ALVC08IPWRG4Q1 and SN74ALVC08IPWRQ1 are direct parametric equivalents with identical electrical specifications. Both are active products with AEC-Q100 automotive qualification. SN74ALVC08IPWRG4Q1 is supplied in Tape & Reel packaging with 2193 units in stock, while SN74ALVC08IPWRQ1 is also Tape & Reel packaged with 5400 units available. Both maintain ROHS3 compliance and MSL 1 rating.

SN74ALVC08PWR is a Texas Instruments equivalent supplied in Cut Tape and Digi-Reel format with 2300 units in stock. It maintains identical electrical specifications and ROHS3 compliance, differing only in packaging format.

Secondary Substitutes (Cross-Manufacturer)

74ALVC08PW,118 from NXP Semiconductors is a manufacturer-recommended substitute with 60392 units in stock. Detailed electrical specifications are not provided for this part, requiring verification against design requirements before selection.

74VCX08MTCX from Fairchild Semiconductor is a cross-manufacturer alternative with extended lower supply voltage range (1.2V ~ 3.6V) and faster propagation delay (2.8ns @ 3.3V, 30pF). Quiescent current is higher at 20 µA. This part is active with 4063 units in stock.

74ALVC08MTCX from Fairchild Semiconductor is a parametric equivalent with identical supply voltage and propagation delay specifications. Quiescent current is elevated at 40 µA. This part is active with 12700 units in stock.

Selection Criteria

For designs requiring exact electrical equivalence and automotive qualification, select SN74ALVC08IPWRG4Q1 or SN74ALVC08IPWRQ1. For standard commercial applications, SN74ALVC08PWR provides identical performance with alternative packaging. Cross-manufacturer alternatives are suitable when supply constraints exist, with verification of quiescent current and propagation delay requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can SN74ALVC08IPWRG4Q1 be used as a direct replacement for SN74ALVC08PWRE4?

A: Yes. SN74ALVC08IPWRG4Q1 maintains identical electrical specifications including supply voltage range, quiescent current, output current, input logic levels, and propagation delay. Both are packaged in 14-TSSOP form factor. The primary difference is product status: the original is discontinued while the substitute is active.

Q: What is the difference between the Texas Instruments substitutes?

A: SN74ALVC08IPWRG4Q1 and SN74ALVC08IPWRQ1 are parametric equivalents with identical electrical performance. Both are supplied in Tape & Reel packaging. SN74ALVC08PWR differs only in packaging format (Cut Tape and Digi-Reel). All three maintain identical electrical specifications.

Q: Can 74VCX08MTCX replace SN74ALVC08PWRE4?

A: 74VCX08MTCX is functionally compatible but with electrical differences. It supports lower minimum supply voltage (1.2V vs 1.65V), has faster propagation delay (2.8ns vs 2.9ns), but higher quiescent current (20 µA vs 10 µA). Verify these differences against design requirements before substitution.

Q: Why does 74ALVC08MTCX have higher quiescent current?

A: 74ALVC08MTCX from Fairchild Semiconductor specifies 40 µA maximum quiescent current compared to 10 µA for the Texas Instruments original. This difference is a manufacturing variation between suppliers and must be evaluated for power budget impact in low-power applications.

Q: Are all substitutes available in the same package?

A: All listed substitutes use 14-TSSOP surface mount packaging with identical physical dimensions (0.173", 4.40mm width). Packaging format differs: some are supplied in Tape & Reel, others in Cut Tape, Bulk, or Digi-Reel. Verify packaging availability with your supplier for procurement requirements.

Q: Which substitute has the best availability?

A: 74ALVC08PW,118 from NXP Semiconductors has the highest inventory at 60392 units. 74ALVC08MTCX from Fairchild has 12700 units. Texas Instruments substitutes range from 2193 to 5400 units. Verify current stock levels with your component supplier.

Q: Do all substitutes meet RoHS compliance?

A: Texas Instruments substitutes (SN74ALVC08IPWRG4Q1, SN74ALVC08IPWRQ1, SN74ALVC08PWR) are ROHS3 compliant. RoHS status is not specified for NXP and Fairchild alternatives. Verify compliance requirements with your procurement and quality teams before selection.

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