Overview
The SN74HC241DWR, produced by Texas Instruments, is an octal buffer and line driver integrated circuit. It is designed to enhance the performance and density of 3-state memory address drivers, clock drivers, and bus-oriented receivers and transmitters. This device is part of the HC (High-Speed CMOS) logic family and operates within a wide voltage range of 2 V to 6 V. The SN74HC241DWR is organized as two 4-bit buffers/drivers with separate output-enable inputs, allowing for flexible control over the output states.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Range (VCC) | 2 | - | 6 | V |
| Operating Temperature Range (TA) | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
| Input Clamp Current (IIK) | -20 | - | 20 | mA |
| Output Clamp Current (IOK) | -20 | - | 20 | mA |
| Continuous Output Current (IO) | -35 | - | 35 | mA |
| Propagation Delay Time (tpd) at 5 V | 16 | 33 | 49 | ns |
| Output Drive at 5 V | ±6 | - | - | mA |
| Power Dissipation Capacitance per Buffer/Driver | - | 35 | - | pF |
Key Features
- Wide operating voltage range of 2 V to 6 V
- High-current outputs drive up to 15 LSTTL loads
- Low power consumption, 80-μA max ICC
- Typical propagation delay time (tpd) of 11 ns at 5 V
- ±6-mA output drive at 5 V
- Low input current of 1 μA max
- 3-state outputs drive bus lines or buffer memory address registers
- Separate output-enable inputs for each 4-bit buffer/driver
- Lead-free and RoHS compliant
Applications
The SN74HC241DWR is suitable for various applications, including:
- 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 SN74HC241DWR?
The operating voltage range is 2 V to 6 V.
- What is the typical propagation delay time of the SN74HC241DWR at 5 V?
The typical propagation delay time is 33 ns.
- How many bits per element does the SN74HC241DWR have?
Each element has 4 bits.
- What is the maximum continuous output current of the SN74HC241DWR?
The maximum continuous output current is ±35 mA.
- Is the SN74HC241DWR RoHS compliant?
- What are the package options available for the SN74HC241DWR?
The device is available in SOIC, PDIP, TSSOP, and other packages.
- What is the operating temperature range of the SN74HC241DWR?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- How many channels does the SN74HC241DWR have?
The device has 8 channels, organized as two 4-bit buffers/drivers.
- What type of outputs does the SN74HC241DWR have?
The device has 3-state outputs.
- What is the purpose of the output-enable inputs on the SN74HC241DWR?
The output-enable inputs (1OE and 2OE) control the state of the outputs, allowing them to be in either a high-impedance state or passing noninverted data from the inputs to the outputs.
