The 74AC11238D is a high-performance, octal three-state inverting buffer/line driver/line receiver designed to be used with 3-state memory address drivers, clock drivers, and bus-oriented systems. Manufactured by Texas Instruments, this integrated circuit is part of their 74AC series, known for its advanced high-speed CMOS technology.

Key Features

• Logic Type: Octal Buffer/Line Driver with 3-State Outputs
• Voltage Range: Operates from 2V to 6V
• Current - Output High, Low: 24mA, 24mA
• Logic Level - Low: 0.5V at VCC = 3.3V, 0.9V at VCC = 5.5V
• Logic Level - High: 1.65V at VCC = 3.3V, 2.2V at VCC = 5.5V
• Package / Case: 20-SOIC

Performance Benefits

The 74AC11238D is designed for high-speed, low power consumption and supports the requirements of high-performance memory decoders or data transmission systems. Its balanced propagation delays and transition times contribute to its reliable high-speed operation. The octal nature of the device allows for the efficient control of eight individual data lines with minimal propagation delay.

Applications

With its versatile design, the 74AC11238D is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:

• Memory address drivers
• Bus-oriented systems
• Buffer memory address registers
• Data transmission systems
• Clock drivers

Quality and Reliability

Texas Instruments is renowned for their commitment to quality and the 74AC11238D is no exception. It is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the industrial and commercial markets. The device is fully specified over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range, ensuring reliable performance in a variety of conditions.

For detailed specifications and application notes, designers are encouraged to consult the official datasheet and product guides available on the Texas Instruments website.