74ABT244CMSAX

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Overview

The Fairchild Semiconductor 74ABT244CMSAX is an octal buffer and line driver featuring three-state outputs. It operates within a supply voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V. The device provides high drive capability with a source current of 32mA and a sink current of 64mA. It utilizes the Advanced BiCMOS technology for low power dissipation while maintaining performance comparable to Bipolar Schottky TTL. The component is housed in a 20-SSOP package.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Feature Summary

• Non-inverting octal buffer design suitable for memory and address drivers
• High output drive strength with 64mA sink and 32mA source capabilities
• Glitch-free bus loading maintained throughout power-up and power-down cycles
• Hot-insertion capability prevents damage during live circuit connection

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Applications

• Memory address drivers
• Clock signal distribution
• Bus-oriented transmitter and receiver interfaces

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix CMSAX against the manufacturer's official documentation to confirm pinout compatibility and electrical characteristics. Confirm RoHS compliance status as required by project specifications. Ensure the component meets the thermal and environmental operating limits defined in the datasheet before integration into the final assembly.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Selection Notes

Select this component when high-speed data transfer requires strong drive currents for terminated transmission lines. It serves as a functional replacement for legacy Schottky TTL buffers, offering improved switching speed and lower power consumption. Verify that the system logic levels are compatible with the ABT series input thresholds.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Part Context

This part belongs to the 74ABT family of high-speed logic devices. It functions as an octal buffer with three-state outputs, designed to interface between microprocessors and memory systems. The device ensures signal integrity through guaranteed output skew and simultaneous switching specifications.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Replacement Considerations

SN74ABT244ADBR from Texas Instruments is documented as a similar alternative.