The 74ACT04SC is a popular integrated circuit component belonging to the 74ACT family of logic gates. It is an inverter, also known as a hex inverter, which means it consists of six individual logic gates designed to invert an input signal. Each gate has one input and one output, making it ideal for various digital signal processing applications. With a supply voltage ranging from 2 to 5.5 volts, this CMOS-based component offers compatibility with both TTL and CMOS levels