Overview
The SN74LVC2G241, produced by Texas Instruments, is a dual buffer and line driver designed for operation over a wide voltage range of 1.65 V to 5.5 V. This device is optimized for improving the performance and density of 3-state memory-address drivers, clock drivers, and bus-oriented receivers and transmitters. It features the innovative NanoFree™ package technology, which uses the die as the package, enhancing the overall efficiency and compactness of the device.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Package | SSOP (DCT) | - |
| Pins | 8 | - |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 125 | °C |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 1.65 to 5.5 | V |
| Input Voltage Range | 0 to 5.5 | V |
| Maximum Propagation Delay (tpd) at 3.3 V | 4.1 | ns |
| Maximum ICC (Power Consumption) | 10 | µA |
| Output Drive at 3.3 V | ±24 | mA |
| Typical VOLP (Output Ground Bounce) at VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C | < 0.8 | V |
| Typical VOHV (Output VOH Undershoot) at VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C | > 2 | V |
| ESD Protection | 2000-V Human-Body Model, 200-V Machine Model, 1000-V Charged-Device Model | - |
Key Features
- Available in the Texas Instruments NanoFree™ package, enhancing compactness and efficiency.
- Supports 5-V VCC operation and inputs accept voltages up to 5.5 V.
- Low power consumption with a maximum ICC of 10 µA.
- High output drive capability of ±24 mA at 3.3 V.
- Typical output ground bounce (VOLP) less than 0.8 V and output VOH undershoot greater than 2 V at VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C.
- Ioff supports live insertion, partial-power-down mode, and back-drive protection.
- Can be used as a down translator to translate inputs from a maximum of 5.5 V down to the VCC level.
- Latch-up performance exceeds 100 mA per JESD 78, Class II.
- ESD protection exceeds JESD 22 standards.
Applications
The SN74LVC2G241 is designed for use in various applications requiring high-performance and low-power consumption, such as:
- 3-state memory-address drivers.
- Clock drivers.
- Bus-oriented receivers and transmitters.
- General-purpose buffering and line driving in digital systems.
Q & A
- What is the operating voltage range of the SN74LVC2G241?
The SN74LVC2G241 operates over a voltage range of 1.65 V to 5.5 V.
- What is the maximum propagation delay at 3.3 V?
The maximum propagation delay at 3.3 V is 4.1 ns.
- What is the maximum power consumption of the SN74LVC2G241?
The maximum power consumption (ICC) is 10 µA.
- What is the output drive capability at 3.3 V?
The output drive capability at 3.3 V is ±24 mA.
- Does the SN74LVC2G241 support partial-power-down mode?
- What kind of ESD protection does the SN74LVC2G241 offer?
The SN74LVC2G241 offers ESD protection exceeding JESD 22 standards, including 2000-V Human-Body Model, 200-V Machine Model, and 1000-V Charged-Device Model.
- How does the NanoFree™ package benefit the SN74LVC2G241?
The NanoFree™ package enhances the compactness and efficiency of the device by using the die as the package.
- Can the SN74LVC2G241 be used as a down translator?
- What are some common applications for the SN74LVC2G241?
- How should the output-enable (OE) inputs be managed during power-up or power-down?
To ensure the high-impedance state during power-up or power-down, OE should be tied to VCC through a pull-up resistor, and OE should be tied to GND through a pull-down resistor.
