[sdiy] 74HC vs. 4xxx CMOS

[harrybissell at wowway.com]

I still like 4xxx series. The HC is faster, which may or may not work
better in all applications.  Some functions of the 4xxx series are gone or
becoming rare... (sad)

H^) harry





On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:06:51 +0000, Dave Kendall wrote
> Hi all.
> 
> Do any of you have opinions on which would be the best for 
> attempting to future-proof new thru-hole designs, of which some 
> parts need to be +5V?
> 
> My *guess* is that there may be more 4xxx series ICs already in 
> people's collections, and more varieties available, but that there 
> is little difference in the new price or availability, and that 74HC 
> performs better at +5V.....
> 
> Any thoughts or opinions welcome.
> 
> cheers,
> Dave
> 
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