The 74VCXH162244MTD is a high-performance, low-voltage 16-bit buffer and line driver designed by ON Semiconductor. This integrated circuit is part of the VCXH series, which is known for its versatility in voltage interfacing and level shifting in multi-voltage systems. The device is primarily used for driving bus lines or buffer memory address registers which benefit from the low-volatile operation and high-speed data transfer capabilities.

Key Features

• Low Voltage Operation: The 74VCXH162244MTD operates at a nominal voltage of 1.8V to 3.6V, making it suitable for low-power applications and compatible with modern low-voltage logic levels.
• High-Speed Performance: With a propagation delay of just 3.0 ns at 3.3V, this buffer and line driver can handle high-speed data transfer, ensuring minimal signal delay in critical applications.
• Power-Off Protection: The device includes power-off protection on inputs and outputs, which allows live insertion of components without damaging the integrity of the input or output.
• Multiple Configurations: The 74VCXH162244MTD offers various configurations for its 16-bit interface, allowing for flexibility in application design and implementation.
• Bus Hold on Data Inputs: This feature eliminates the need for external pull-up or pull-down resistors, simplifying the circuit design and reducing component count.
• Flow-Through Architecture: The optimized pinout design supports easier PCB layout by following a flow-through architecture, which helps in reducing noise and signal distortion.

Applications

The 74VCXH162244MTD is suitable for a wide range of applications that require high-speed data transfer and interfacing with different voltage levels. It is particularly useful in:

• Memory Buffering
• Bus Driving
• Data Acquisition Systems
• Signal Distribution
• Backplane Driving

Package and Quality

The 74VCXH162244MTD is available in a TSSOP-48 (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package) which provides a compact footprint for densely populated PCBs. ON Semiconductor ensures high-quality manufacturing standards, providing reliable performance for industrial and commercial applications.