Product Overview: SN74LS368N - Texas Instruments

The SN74LS368N is a high-performance, six-buffered outputs Integrated Circuit (IC) designed by the renowned Texas Instruments (TI). This device falls under the 74LS series, which is well-known for its low-power Schottky technology, offering a perfect balance between speed and power consumption.

With its industry-standard DIP (Dual In-line Package) of 16 pins, the SN74LS368N offers ease of integration into a wide range of electronic circuits. It operates over a voltage range of 4.75V to 5.25V, making it ideal for TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) level digital applications. The device features a typical power dissipation of 19.5 mW and a low input current of 20 µA, which is beneficial for power-sensitive designs.

The SN74LS368N provides three pairs of inverting buffers with high-current output capability suitable for driving highly capacitive or low-impedance loads. The high-current outputs can drive up to 15 LSTTL loads, which is significant for interfacing with various digital components within a system. Each pair of buffers has a separate 2-input NOR gate with common active-low output enable. The device ensures a high degree of flexibility, as the output enable allows the user to control the state of the outputs effectively.

This IC is characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C, making it reliable in a diverse range of environmental conditions. The SN74LS368N is used in a variety of applications, such as memory address drivers, bus-oriented systems, and buffer memory address registers due to its robust performance and versatility.

Key features of the SN74LS368N include:

• Six buffered outputs with high-current capability
• Typical power dissipation of 19.5 mW
• Supply voltage range of 4.75V to 5.25V
• Low input current of 20 µA
• Separate control for each pair of buffers
• Wide operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C

Texas Instruments' commitment to quality ensures that the SN74LS368N meets the stringent requirements of electronic systems today, making it a reliable choice for designers and engineers seeking a high-quality buffer IC.