The 74F244MSA from ON Semiconductor is a high-performance, octal buffer/line driver designed to offer a solution for driving bus lines or buffer memory address registers. This integrated circuit is part of the 74F series, which is known for its fast speeds and excellent power consumption characteristics.
Key Features
- Octal Bus Interface: Eight independent buffer/line drivers in one package provide an efficient means of interfacing with bus lines.
- Tri-State Outputs: The 74F244MSA features tri-state outputs that can be set to a high impedance state, effectively disconnecting the output from the bus, which is crucial for bus-oriented systems.
- High Drive Capability: This device is capable of driving heavily loaded bus lines with high capacitance, providing reliable signal integrity.
- Fast Propagation Delay: The propagation delay is minimized, ensuring high-speed data transfer and reduced latency for critical applications.
- Low Power Consumption: It operates with low power dissipation, making it suitable for power-sensitive designs.
Applications
The versatility of the 74F244MSA makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Bus drivers
- Memory address drivers
- Input/output port drivers
- Data buffers
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Logic Type |
Buffer/Line Driver, Non-Inverting |
| Number of Elements |
2 |
| Number of Bits per Element |
4 |
| Output Type |
3-State |
| Current - Output High, Low |
15mA, 64mA |
| Voltage - Supply |
4.5V ~ 5.5V |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C ~ 85°C |
With its robust design and reliable performance, the 74F244MSA from ON Semiconductor is an excellent choice for system designers looking for a high-quality octal buffer/line driver.