The NXP 74ALVC162836ADGG:1 is a high-performance, 18-bit universal bus driver that is designed for 1.65 V to 3.6 V V<sub>CC operation. This integrated circuit is part of the advanced low-voltage CMOS (ALVC) family, which offers a perfect balance between speed and power consumption, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in today's technology-driven world.

Featuring 18-bit inputs and outputs, this universal bus driver is ideal for serving as an interface between different voltage domains within a system. Its non-inverting buffers have 3-state outputs, which allow for connection to a bus-oriented system. The 3-state outputs are controlled by output enable (OE) inputs, which when high, put the outputs in a high-impedance state. This feature is essential in preventing bus contention and allows for bus arbitration without the need for external components.

The 74ALVC162836ADGG:1 is designed with a bus-hold feature, which maintains the last active state during a temporary loss of input signal without the need for external pull-up or pull-down resistors. This helps to reduce the component count and simplifies PCB layout.

The device's wide operating voltage range and edge-rate control allow for reliable operation over longer trace lengths and slower edge rates, making it suitable for backplane or cable interfaces. It is also equipped with multiple ground pins to minimize the effects of simultaneous switching outputs, ensuring signal integrity and reducing noise.

Enclosed in a 56-pin TSSOP (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package) type, the 74ALVC162836ADGG:1 offers a compact footprint for space-constrained applications while delivering the robustness and reliability expected from a leading semiconductor manufacturer like NXP.

Key features of the NXP 74ALVC162836ADGG:1 include:

• 18-bit universal bus driver with 3-state outputs
• Supports 1.65 V to 3.6 V V<sub>CC operations
• Bus-hold on data inputs eliminates the need for external pull-up/pull-down resistors
• Low power consumption and high noise immunity characteristic of CMOS devices
• Multiple V<sub>CC and GND pins to minimize noise
• 56-pin TSSOP packaging for a compact design