I often use hct parts to interface 3.3v logic to 5v. Harold > Primary differences (very general): > > HC > Operating Voltage: 2-6V > Input trip points are CMOS levels(1/3 Vdd and 2/3 Vdd). This spec varies > by brand and part. > > HCT > Operating Voltage: 4.5 - 5.5V > Input trip points are TTL Levels (0.8 Low and 2.4V highs) specs varies by > brand. > > > Sent on the Sprint=AE Now Network from my BlackBerry=AE > > -----Original Message----- > From: William Couture > Sender: piclist-bounces@mit.edu > Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 10:34:09 > To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. > Reply-To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." > Subject: [EE] 74xx part numbering > > Quick question: in a 74??? part, what is the difference between a > 74HC??? and a 74HCT??? > > Thanks! > > -- > Psst... Hey, you... Buddy... Want a kitten? straycatblues.petfinder.or= g > -- > http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > > -- > http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > --=20 FCC Rules Updated Daily at http://www.hallikainen.com - Advertising opportunities available! Not sent from an iPhone. --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .