The 74VHC244MTXC is an octal buffer/line driver with 3-state outputs from Fairchild Semiconductor (now ON Semiconductor). This device is designed for high-speed CMOS logic systems and is ideal for driving bus lines or buffering memory address registers. It features low power consumption and high noise immunity.

Applications

• Memory address drivers
• Clock drivers
• Bus-oriented applications
• Microprocessor systems
• Data transmission

Features

• High Speed: tPD = 4.8 ns (typ) at VCC = 5V
• Low Power Dissipation: ICC = 4 μA (max) at TA = 25°C
• High Noise Immunity: VNIH = VNIL = 28% VCC
• Power Down Protection: Provided on inputs
• Balanced Propagation Delays
• Operating Voltage: 2V to 5.5V
• Output Drive Capability: 8 LSTTL Loads
• Pin and Function Compatible with 74HCT244

Benefits

• Improved system performance due to fast switching speeds.
• Reduced power consumption, leading to longer battery life in portable devices.
• Enhanced noise immunity, ensuring reliable operation in noisy environments.
• Simplified system design due to pin compatibility with other logic families.
• Protection against damage from power-down conditions.

Additional Details

The 74VHC244MTXC is supplied in a SOIC package. It operates over a wide temperature range, making it suitable for various environments. The device's balanced propagation delays minimize timing skew in high-speed applications. The 3-state outputs allow multiple devices to share a common bus, improving system flexibility.