SN74HCT244PWRE4 Octal Buffer/Line Driver from Texas Instruments

The SN74HCT244PWRE4 is a high-performance, octal buffer and line driver designed to provide a high-current drive capability that is essential for bus-transceiver and buffer-memory address drivers. Manufactured by Texas Instruments, a leader in semiconductor solutions, this integrated circuit is designed to be used in applications that require high-speed and low power consumption.

Key Features:

• Logic Type: Octal Buffer/Line Driver with 3-State Outputs
• Number of Channels: 8
• Output Type: 3-State
• Supply Voltage: 4.5V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C
• Package / Case: TSSOP-20
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Logic Family: HCT
• Propagation Delay Time: 14ns at 4.5V
• Current - Output High, Low: 6mA, 6mA

The SN74HCT244PWRE4 device has two active-low output enables which allow the user to place the eight outputs in either a normal logic state or a high-impedance state. This feature makes the device useful for multiplexing and for implementing bus lines in a system. The high-impedance state also helps in power conservation in battery-powered systems.

With its wide operating voltage range and the ability to interface with 5V logic signals, the SN74HCT244PWRE4 is versatile for mixed-voltage applications. It provides a balanced propagation delay and transition times, ensuring reliable operation over temperature variations and process deviations.

This product is fabricated using Texas Instruments' advanced CMOS technology, which provides the speed of bipolar FET logic while maintaining the low power consumption of standard CMOS integrated circuits. This makes the SN74HCT244PWRE4 an excellent choice for interfacing with high-speed microprocessors and for applications in telecommunications, computing, and industrial electronics where robustness and reliability are crucial.

The SN74HCT244PWRE4 is available in a TSSOP-20 package, which is ideal for space-constrained applications that require a reduced footprint on PCBs.