The 74HCT245N is a high-speed Si-gate CMOS device and is pin compatible with low-power Schottky TTL (LSTTL). Manufactured by NXP Semiconductors, a leader in the electronics industry, the 74HCT245N is designed to serve as an octal transceiver featuring non-inverting 3-state bus compatible outputs in both send and receive directions.

Key Features

• Logic Type: Octal Bus Transceiver
• Logic Family: HCT
• Number of Pins: 20
• Supply Voltage Range: 4.5V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Output Capability: Bus Driver
• Propagation Delay: Typically 8ns at 4.5V
• IC Output Type: Tri-State
• Package Type: DIP-20

Product Description

The 74HCT245N is a robust octal bus transceiver that is designed to provide bidirectional communication between data buses. The device allows for data transmission from the A bus to the B bus and from the B bus to the A bus, depending on the logic level at the direction control (DIR) input. The output enable (OE) input can be used to disable the device so that the buses are effectively isolated.

The device's inputs are compatible with TTL input levels, which makes it a versatile choice for interfacing with older technology. The 74HCT245N is housed in a DIP-20 package, which is ideal for through-hole mounting, making it suitable for prototyping as well as production environments. The device also features low power consumption, making it an excellent choice for energy-efficient applications.

With its wide operating temperature range and fast propagation delay, the 74HCT245N from NXP Semiconductors is suitable for a variety of applications in the telecommunications, computing, and industrial sectors. It is also used in consumer electronics where reliable data transfer is required.

Applications

• Data communication between different systems
• Buffering and data storage devices
• Signal gating
• Input/output port expansion
• Bus isolation