The SN74AHCT374PW is a high-performance, octal edge-triggered D-type flip-flop integrated circuit from Texas Instruments, designed to provide reliable, high-speed operation in digital systems. This IC is part of the 'AHCT' family, which means it is fabricated with advanced silicon-gate CMOS technology to achieve operating speeds similar to LSTTL with the low power consumption of standard CMOS integrated circuits.

Key Features

• Logic Type: D-Type Flip-Flop
• Number of Circuits: 8
• Output Type: Tri-State, Non-Inverted
• Function: Standard
• Voltage - Supply: 4.5V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Package / Case: 20-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)

Performance and Applications

The SN74AHCT374PW is characterized for operation from -40°C to 85°C, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. The octal flip-flops feature 3-state outputs designed specifically for driving highly capacitive or relatively low-impedance loads. They are particularly useful in the implementation of buffer registers, I/O ports, bidirectional bus drivers, and working registers.

With a balanced propagation delay and transition times, this device is optimized for synchronous data flow control systems. The direct clear (CLR) input allows for synchronous clearing of the flip-flop, which enhances application flexibility and device usability.

Quality and Reliability

Texas Instruments is renowned for its commitment to quality and reliability, and the SN74AHCT374PW is no exception. It is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the most demanding digital systems. With ESD protection and latch-up performance that exceeds 250 mA per JESD 17, this product promises a robust performance for a wide array of electronic applications.

Whether you're designing a new system or upgrading an existing one, the SN74AHCT374PW offers the performance, reliability, and quality that engineers around the world have come to expect from Texas Instruments.