SN74HC241N

The SN74HC241N from Texas Instruments is an octal buffer and line driver designed for high-performance density in 3-state memory address drivers, clock drivers, and bus-oriented receivers and transmitters. This device features two independent 4-bit buffers/drivers, each controlled by separate output enable inputs.

Key electrical specifications include a wide operating voltage range of 2V to 6V and an operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. The outputs can drive up to 15 LSTTL loads and provide ±6-mA output drive at 5V. The low input current of 1 μA maximum and low power consumption of 80-μA maximum ICC make it an efficient choice for many designs.

The SN74HC241N is available in a 20-PDIP package with through-hole mounting. Its 3-state outputs are crucial for bus-oriented systems, allowing the device to drive bus lines or buffer memory address registers effectively. When the output enable is low, data passes non-inverted from the A inputs to the Y outputs. When the output enable is high, the outputs enter a high-impedance state.

This buffer/line driver is suitable for applications requiring reliable signal buffering and bus interfacing in digital systems. Its robust design and wide operating parameters ensure compatibility with various logic families and operating conditions.