The 74AC11SCX is a member of the 74AC series of integrated circuits (ICs) which are constructed using advanced CMOS technology. It is a triple 3-input AND gate, featuring excellent speed and low power consumption characteristics. This IC is designed to perform logical AND operations on three input signals and provide a single output signal based on the truth table of an AND gate.
Some key features of the 74AC11SCX include:
1. Triple 3-input AND gate: It consists of three separate AND gates, each accepting three input signals (A, B, and C) and producing an output signal based on their logical state.
2. Wide operating voltage range: The 74AC11SCX operates within a wide voltage range of 2V to 6V, making it compatible with a variety of digital systems and power supply levels.
3. High-speed operation: The AC prefix in the part number indicates that this IC is designed for high-speed operation. It has a propagation delay of only a few nanoseconds, making it suitable for applications requiring fast signal processing.
4. Low power consumption: The CMOS technology used in the construction of this IC ensures low power consumption, making it energy-efficient and suitable for battery-powered devices.
5. Schmitt-trigger input: The inputs of the 74AC11SCX are equipped with Schmitt-trigger circuitry