Product Overview: ACT244 from ON Semiconductor

The ACT244 from ON Semiconductor is a high-performance, octal buffer/line driver designed to offer the ideal balance between speed and power consumption. This device is part of ON Semiconductor's Advanced CMOS Technology (ACT) family, which is renowned for its reliable performance in a wide range of applications. With its robust design, the ACT244 is suitable for interfacing with bus lines in a bus-organized system, owing to its bidirectional transceiver functionality.

The ACT244 features three-state outputs that can be set to high impedance. This feature is crucial for shared data lines where multiple devices may need to take turns driving the line. When the outputs are in the high impedance state, the ACT244 will not interfere with the operation of other devices connected to the same line. This makes it an excellent choice for systems that require a high level of control over line behavior and for applications where multiple devices need to communicate over a single data bus.

The device operates over a broad voltage range from 4.5V to 5.5V, which allows for use in various systems without the need for additional level shifting hardware. This flexibility is particularly beneficial in mixed-voltage environments. Additionally, the ACT244 boasts a high noise immunity characteristic of CMOS devices, ensuring stable performance in electrically noisy environments.

ON Semiconductor has designed the ACT244 with a latch-up performance that exceeds 250mA, which is compliant with the JEDEC standard JESD 17. This ensures that the device is resilient to latch-up, making it more reliable and less prone to failure due to unexpected current spikes.

The ACT244 is available in multiple package types, including the space-saving SOIC and TSSOP packages, which are ideal for applications where board space is at a premium. Its operating temperature range extends from -40°C to +85°C, allowing for deployment in a variety of environmental conditions. Whether used in industrial control systems, data communication equipment, or consumer electronics, the ACT244 from ON Semiconductor provides a high-quality, reliable solution for digital signal buffering and driving.