The ONSEMI 74AC14SC and 74ACT14 are hex inverter gates, each incorporating a Schmitt trigger input. These gates are designed to convert slowly varying input signals into sharply defined, jitter-free output signals, offering improved noise immunity compared to standard inverters. The Schmitt trigger provides hysteresis, ensuring stable operation even with noisy input signals. The 74AC14SC is commonly used in digital circuits requiring clean signal transitions and reliable logic operation. It's suitable for applications such as signal conditioning, clock generation, and logic level shifting.