SN74HC241PWT

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Buffer/Line Driver
• Characteristics: High-Speed, Octal Bus Buffer with 3-State Outputs
• Package: TSSOP-20
• Essence: The SN74HC241PWT is a high-performance octal bus buffer designed to provide buffering and line driving capabilities for digital systems.
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2V to 6V
• Input Voltage Range: 0V to VCC
• Output Voltage Range: 0V to VCC
• Maximum Operating Frequency: 50 MHz
• Number of Buffers/Drivers: 8
• Output Current: ±6mA
• Propagation Delay Time: 10 ns
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SN74HC241PWT has a TSSOP-20 package with the following pin configuration:

1. GND (Ground)
2. A1 (Input A1)
3. B1 (Input B1)
4. Y1 (Output Y1)
5. A2 (Input A2)
6. B2 (Input B2)
7. Y2 (Output Y2)
8. A3 (Input A3)
9. B3 (Input B3)
10. Y3 (Output Y3)
11. A4 (Input A4)
12. B4 (Input B4)
13. Y4 (Output Y4)
14. OE (Output Enable)
15. VCC (Supply Voltage)
16. A5 (Input A5)
17. B5 (Input B5)
18. Y5 (Output Y5)
19. A6 (Input A6)
20. B6 (Input B6)

Functional Features

• Octal buffer with 3-state outputs
• High-speed operation, suitable for high-frequency applications
• Wide supply voltage range allows compatibility with various digital systems
• Output enable (OE) pin for controlling the output state
• Low power consumption

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation enables efficient data transfer - Wide supply voltage range provides flexibility in system design - 3-state outputs allow multiple devices to share a common bus - Low power consumption helps in reducing overall energy consumption

Disadvantages: - Limited output current may restrict its use in certain applications requiring higher current drive capability - Propagation delay time may affect timing-sensitive applications

Working Principles

The SN74HC241PWT is designed to buffer and drive digital signals in a variety of applications. It operates by receiving input signals on the A1-A6 and B1-B6 pins and providing corresponding buffered outputs on the Y1-Y5 pins. The output enable (OE) pin controls the output state, allowing the device to be enabled or disabled as needed.

When the OE pin is low, the outputs are active and reflect the input signals. When the OE pin is high, the outputs are in a high-impedance state, effectively disconnecting them from the bus. This 3-state output feature allows multiple devices to share the same bus without interfering with each other.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SN74HC241PWT can be used in various applications, including:

1. Microprocessor-based systems: The octal buffer can be used to interface between the microprocessor and other peripheral devices, ensuring proper signal levels and driving capability.
2. Data communication systems: The device can be employed to buffer and drive signals in data transmission lines, improving signal integrity and minimizing noise interference.
3. Memory systems: The SN74HC241PWT can be utilized to buffer address and data lines in memory systems, enabling efficient data transfer between the memory and other components.
4. Industrial automation: The device can be integrated into control systems to buffer and drive signals for controlling various industrial processes.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN74HC244N: Octal Buffer/Line Driver with 3-State Outputs, DIP-20 package
2. SN74HCT541DW: Octal Buffer/Line Driver with 3-State Outputs, SOIC-20 package
3. SN74LVC245APW: Octal Bus Transceiver with 3-State Outputs, TSSOP-20 package
4. SN74LVTH244APWR: Octal Buffer/Driver with 3-State Outputs, TSSOP-20 package

These alternative models offer similar functionality and characteristics to the SN74HC241PWT, providing options for different package types or specific requirements of the application.

In conclusion, the SN74HC241PWT is a high-speed octal bus buffer with 3-state outputs. It offers advantages such as wide supply voltage