Product Overview: MC74AC574N

The MC74AC574N is a high-performance, octal D-type flip-flop with a clear feature from ON Semiconductor. It is designed to be used in applications requiring the storage and retrieval of binary data. The device is part of ON Semiconductor's AC series, which is renowned for its high-speed operation and compatibility with a wide range of operating conditions.

Key Features

• Logic Type: Octal D-Type Flip-Flop
• Logic Family: AC
• Output Type: Tri-State Non-Inverted
• Propagation Delay Time: 4.5ns at 5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Mounting Type: Through Hole
• Package / Case: 20-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
• Supply Voltage: 2V to 6V

Performance and Quality

The MC74AC574N is characterized by its fast propagation delay and clock-to-output times, which make it suitable for high-speed memory buffering and data storage applications. The device has a typical clock frequency of 140 MHz, ensuring quick data transfer rates. Moreover, the flip-flop is fabricated with ON Semiconductor's advanced CMOS technology, which guarantees a reliable performance across its specified temperature range.

Design and Functionality

Each flip-flop has a 3-state non-inverted output which can be used in bus-oriented applications. The device is equipped with an active-low clear (CLR) input that, when asserted, sets all eight flip-flop outputs low regardless of the clock input. This allows for the synchronous reset of the system, which is critical in many digital circuit designs. The MC74AC574N also features a clock (CLK) input and a clock enable (CLKEN) input, providing additional control over the timing of data transfer.

Applications

The robust design and versatile functionality of the MC74AC574N make it an ideal choice for a broad spectrum of applications, including:

• Data storage and retrieval systems
• Memory buffers
• Register for communication systems
• Bus drivers
• System control registers

ON Semiconductor's commitment to quality is evident in the MC74AC574N, making it a reliable and essential component for designers and engineers in various high-speed digital applications.