The 74AC244TTR from STMicroelectronics is a high-performance, octal buffer and line driver designed to interface with 3-state memory address drivers, clock drivers, and bus-oriented receivers and transmitters. This integrated circuit is a crucial component in a wide range of digital systems, offering both the capacity to drive heavy loads and the ability to provide a high degree of signal integrity.

Key Features

• High Speed: Capable of operating at high frequencies with a typical propagation delay time of only 8.0ns, ensuring swift data transfer and processing.
• Advanced Output Technology: Features 3-state outputs that can handle bus line driving with minimal crowbar currents, providing efficient interfacing with high-speed system buses.
• Optimized Power Consumption: Designed with a low power dissipation, consuming typically just 20µA in quiescent state, making it suitable for power-sensitive applications.
• Versatile Voltage Range: Compatible with a wide range of operating voltages from 2V to 6V, making it flexible for various logic level requirements.
• High Output Current: Capable of sourcing up to 24mA and sinking up to 24mA, providing robust drive capability for connected devices.
• Improved System Reliability: The device offers inputs and outputs equipped with protection against electrostatic discharge, enhancing the durability and longevity of the product.

Applications

The 74AC244TTR is ideal for a multitude of applications where a reliable and efficient buffer or line driver is required. It is commonly used in:

• Memory address drivers
• Bus-oriented systems
• Clock distribution networks
• High-speed data paths

Package Information

The device is available in a TSSOP20 package, which is a thin shrink small outline package with 20 leads. The package is designed for space-saving on PCBs and is well-suited for automated assembly processes, providing a reliable solution for high-density mounting requirements.

Ordering Information

The part number for this product is 74AC244TTR, and it is supplied in tape and reel packaging for ease of handling and efficient assembly during the manufacturing process.