Re: Looking for 7407N IC

[mjmahon@aol.com (Michael J. Mahon)]

Tom Zuchowski replied:

>
>I am somewhat amazed that people are coming up with all these alternatives.
>The 7407 is still available!
>
>Personally, I would try REALLY hard to run down the correct IC. And I do
>this sort of thing for a living.
>
>Tom Zuchowski
>
>
>"Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com> wrote in message
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>http://www.radioshack.com/searchsku.asp?find=900-3300
>>
>> Better check how it is used in the circuit.  Both of the above ICs are
>> tri-state output, not open collector, like the 7407.  And the 7407 will
>> switch outputs as high as 30 volts, which is definitely not garden
>variety.
>>
>> The 7417 (also rare) will handle up to 15 volts--maybe not enough for
>> the application.
>>
>> -michael
>>
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That was my point, Tom.  It's always a good idea to get the exact
replacement part, if it's available.  Apparently, the 7407 is not as
_widely_ available as many parts.

-michael

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