This document introduces the Very High-speed CMOS (VHC) logic family from Fairchild Semiconductor, which is an upgrade from HCMOS with higher performance and lower power consumption
Fairchild Semiconductor's Very High-speed CMOS (VHC) logic family offers a technology upgrade from older HCMOS families. It delivers nearly three times the speed of comparable HCMOS functions at twice the output current drive while maintaining power consumption and noise levels similar to HC. VHC is specified over a 2.0V to 5.5V operating range, with guaranteed 3.3V specifications for low-voltage designs.
| Operating Voltage Range (Voc) | 2.0V to 5.5V |
|---|---|
| Input Over-voltage Protection | 7.0V |
| TTL Supply Range (VHCT) | 4.5V to 5.5V |
| TTL Input High Voltage (Vih) | 2.0V |
| Output Current Drive | +8 mA |
VHC provides nearly three times the speed and twice the output current drive compared to HCMOS.
Yes, VHCT versions have adjusted input thresholds allowing direct interface with TTL parts and sub-systems.