SN74ACT244DBRG4 Octal Buffer/Driver by Texas Instruments

The SN74ACT244DBRG4 is a high-performance, octal buffer and line driver designed to facilitate the address and data buffering in systems with bus-oriented architecture. Manufactured by Texas Instruments, this integrated circuit offers a robust solution for driving bus lines or buffer memory address registers with its bidirectional transceivers and non-inverting buffers.

Key Features:

• Logic Type: Octal Buffer/Line Driver with 3-State Outputs
• Number of Channels: 8
• Output Type: 3-State
• Operating Voltage: 4.5V to 5.5V
• Output Current: -24mA / 24mA
• Propagation Delay Time: 8ns at 5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Package / Case: SSOP-20
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount

The SN74ACT244DBRG4 is designed to be used as memory address drivers, clock drivers, and bus-oriented transmitters/receivers which provides improved board density. Its 3-state outputs ensure that it can be connected directly to bus lines or buffer memory address registers, providing the necessary drive capability while maintaining signal integrity.

With a wide operating voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V, the SN74ACT244DBRG4 is highly versatile and can be incorporated into a variety of digital systems. The device's fast propagation delay time of 8ns at 5V ensures high-speed operation, making it suitable for high-frequency applications.

The device is housed in a slim SSOP-20 package, which is ideal for space-constrained applications requiring high pin-counts. The surface mount design of the SN74ACT244DBRG4 facilitates easier assembly and PCB design, allowing for more compact and efficient system layouts.

Overall, the SN74ACT244DBRG4 from Texas Instruments represents a reliable and efficient solution for digital systems requiring high-speed octal buffering and driving capabilities. Its performance and design are optimized to meet the rigorous demands of modern electronic applications.