STMicroelectronics M74HC540B1R Octal Buffer/Line Driver
The M74HC540B1R is a high-speed CMOS octal buffer and line driver manufactured by STMicroelectronics, designed to interface with bus lines in a digital system. This integrated circuit is part of the HC family and offers robust performance with the ability to drive heavy loads while maintaining a high level of speed and reliability.
Features
- Logic Type: Octal Buffer/Line Driver, 3-State
- Output Type: 3-State, Inverted
- Number of Elements: 1
- Number of Bits per Element: 8
- Input Level: CMOS
- Output Level: CMOS
- High Speed: tPD = 8ns (Typ) at VCC = 6V
- Low Power Dissipation: ICC = 4µA (Max) at TA = 25°C
- Pin and Function Compatible with 54 Series
- Wide Operating Voltage Range: VCC (opr) = 2V to 6V
- Latch-up Performance Exceeds: 500mA (JESD 17)
- ESD Performance: HBM > 2000V (MIL STD 883 method 3015); MM > 200V
Applications
The M74HC540B1R is suitable for a wide range of applications, particularly where high-drive, non-inverting buffer/line drivers are needed. It is ideal for driving bus lines or buffer memory address registers in all sorts of digital applications including:
- Computers and Computer Peripherals
- Data Communications
- Instrumentation
- Control Systems
Package and Quality
The device comes in a DIP20 (Dual In-line Package), which allows for easy integration into a variety of circuit boards. STMicroelectronics ensures that all components, including the M74HC540B1R, meet rigorous quality and performance standards, providing reliability and consistency for your electronic designs.
Conclusion
With its robust performance characteristics and compatibility with a wide operating voltage range, the M74HC540B1R from STMicroelectronics is a versatile choice for designers looking to implement an octal buffer/line driver in their digital systems. Its low power consumption, high speed, and protection against latch-up and ESD events make it a dependable component for any application requiring reliable data buffering and line driving capabilities.
