Product Overview: SN74LVTH241DWR by Texas Instruments

The SN74LVTH241DWR is a high-performance integrated circuit designed and manufactured by Texas Instruments, a leader in semiconductor solutions. This device is part of the LVTH family, which stands for Low-Voltage BiCMOS Technology with High-Speed Transceivers. The SN74LVTH241DWR is specifically an octal buffer/line driver with 3-state outputs that is ideal for driving bus lines or buffer memory address registers.

Key Features

• Logic Type: Octal Buffer/Line Driver
• Number of Channels: 8
• Output Type: 3-State
• Voltage - Supply: 2.7V to 3.6V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Package / Case: SOIC-20
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount

Performance and Quality

The SN74LVTH241DWR is designed to support low-voltage applications with a supply voltage ranging from 2.7V to 3.6V, making it suitable for interfacing with 3.3V logic levels. The device ensures minimal power consumption while maintaining high-speed operation, which is critical for modern digital systems. Additionally, the SN74LVTH241DWR is characterized for operation from -40°C to 85°C, ensuring reliable performance across a wide range of environmental conditions.

Applications

This versatile buffer/line driver can be used in various applications, including:

• Driving bus lines
• Buffering memory address registers
• Supporting live insertion and withdrawal (hot plugging)
• Interfacing between different voltage domains

Reliability and Compliance

The SN74LVTH241DWR is compliant with the RoHS directive, which restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Texas Instruments ensures that this product meets high-reliability standards, making it suitable for industrial and commercial applications that demand consistent performance and long-term durability.

Ordering and Packaging

Offered in a SOIC-20 package, the SN74LVTH241DWR is provided in tape and reel packaging, facilitating efficient assembly processes for high-volume production. The surface-mount design allows for a compact and streamlined integration into a wide array of printed circuit board (PCB) layouts.