The 74HC241 is a high-speed Si-gate CMOS device from NXP Semiconductors designed to provide an octal buffer and line driver with 3-state outputs. This integrated circuit is part of the 74HC family, which is well-known for its excellent operational characteristics, including low power consumption and high noise immunity equivalent to LS-TTL (Low-power Schottky Transistor-Transistor Logic).

Key Features

• Logic Family: High-speed CMOS
• Logic Type: Octal Buffer/Line Driver with 3-state outputs
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.0 to 6.0 V
• Output Current: -7.8 mA to +7.8 mA
• Pin Configuration: 20 pins
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Package Options: DIP, SOIC, SSOP, TSSOP, and other surface-mount packages

Product Description

The 74HC241 device features eight non-inverting buffers with 3-state outputs that can be used as line drivers for bus-oriented applications. The 3-state outputs are controlled by two output enable (OE) inputs. When OE is high, the outputs are in a high impedance state, which is essential for bus-driving applications where multiple outputs must coexist on a single line.

This product is suitable for a wide range of applications, including driving bus lines or buffer memory address registers. It provides the necessary drive capability to ensure clear signal transmission through capacitive, high-impedance, or long lines.

Applications

The 74HC241 is versatile and can be used in various electronic systems such as:

• Bus drivers
• Memory address drivers
• Buffer registers
• Control systems
• Data management systems

With its robust performance and compatibility with TTL levels, the 74HC241 from NXP is a reliable choice for designers looking to optimize their high-speed digital systems.

Note: Always refer to the manufacturer's datasheet for detailed information on usage, limitations, and proper application practices.