CD74AC240M96 Octal Buffer/Line Driver from Texas Instruments

The CD74AC240M96 is a high-performance CMOS octal buffer/line driver designed to provide exceptional driving capabilities for various applications. Manufactured by the renowned Texas Instruments, this integrated circuit is part of their AC series, which is well-regarded for its speed and robustness. The device is specifically crafted to operate with a wide range of supply voltages, from 1.65V to 5.5V, making it highly versatile for both low and standard voltage operations.

This particular model, the CD74AC240M96, comes in a SOIC-20 package, which is a small-outline integrated circuit with 20 pins. It is a non-inverting buffer/line driver with 3-state outputs, which means it has an additional control function that can put the output into a high-impedance state. This feature is particularly useful for creating bus-oriented systems, where multiple devices need to share the same communication lines without interference.

The device contains eight buffers with high-current output capability suitable for driving highly capacitive or low-resistance loads. This makes the CD74AC240M96 ideal for driving bus lines or buffer memory address registers. Its balanced propagation delays and transition times further ensure reliable and efficient operation even in the most demanding situations.

Key features of the CD74AC240M96 include:

• Wide operating voltage range (1.65V to 5.5V)
• High drive current (-24mA I<sub>OL, 24mA I<sub>OH)
• Octal non-inverting buffer/line driver with 3-state outputs
• SOIC-20 packaging for space-saving design
• Low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-operated and power-sensitive applications
• High noise immunity characteristic of CMOS technology
• Compatible with TTL levels

Applications for the CD74AC240M96 are diverse and include:

• Buffering and driving bus lines
• Memory address driving
• Driving heavy capacitive or low-resistance loads
• Implementation in bus-oriented systems

With its robust construction and the reliability of Texas Instruments, the CD74AC240M96 is a solid choice for designers looking for a high-quality octal buffer/line driver that can meet the demands of modern electronic systems.