The 74HC27PW,118 is a triple 3-input NOR gate IC (integrated circuit) component. It belongs to the 74HC series of logic devices that are high-speed CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) chips offering a wide range of logic functions.
Key features of the 74HC27PW,118 are as follows:
1. Triple 3-input NOR Gate: This IC includes three independent 3-input NOR gates, which can perform logical NOR operations on three input signals.
2. Standard CMOS Technology: It utilizes the CMOS technology, which provides a good balance between low power consumption and high-speed operation.
3. High-Speed Operation: The 74HC27PW,118 is capable of operating at high speeds, making it suitable for various applications where fast logical operations are required.
4. Wide Operating Voltage Range: It can operate within a wide range of supply voltage, typically from 2 to 6 volts, allowing compatibility with different voltage levels.
5. Schmitt-Trigger Inputs: The inputs of the gates are equipped with Schmitt-trigger circuitry, which ensures reliable and noise-tolerant switching between logic levels, avoiding false triggering.
6. High Noise Immunity: The IC offers a high level of immunity to noise and interference, enhancing the reliability of the logical operations.
7. Balanced Propagation Delay: The propagation delay through the gates is balanced, ensuring synchronized output transitions even if the inputs change asynchronously