Wait a minute.
The absolute max continuous output current of a 74HC04 is 25mA and it works as an inverter with a supply voltage down to only 2.0V.
But it certainly won't have an output current of 25mA when its supply voltage is low, maybe just one mA.
The absolute max continuous output current of a 74HC04 is 25mA and it works as an inverter with a supply voltage down to only 2.0V.
But it certainly won't have an output current of 25mA when its supply voltage is low, maybe just one mA.