74ABT244CMTCX

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Overview

The Fairchild Semiconductor 74ABT244CMTCX is an octal buffer and line driver featuring 3-STATE outputs. It belongs to the ABT logic family, fabricated using advanced CMOS technology for high-speed operation. The device provides non-inverting buffering with significant output drive capabilities, including a sink capability of 64mA and a source capability of 32mA. It is designed for memory address drivers, clock drivers, and bus-oriented transmitter/receiver applications.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Feature Summary

• High-output drive strength with 64mA sink and 32mA source capabilities
• Guaranteed simultaneous switching specifications and output skew control
• Nondestructive hot-insertion capability during power transitions
• Disable time is less than enable time to prevent bus contention

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Applications

• Memory address drivers
• Clock drivers
• Bus-oriented transmitter/receivers

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'MTCX' against the manufacturer's official datasheet to confirm package type and tape-and-reel specifications. Ensure compatibility with system voltage requirements and load conditions (50pF or 250pF) as defined in the electrical characteristics table before procurement.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Selection Notes

Select this component when high-current driving is required for bus lines or memory interfaces. The ABT series offers superior speed compared to standard TTL while maintaining CMOS low power dissipation. Consider the 3-STATE output configuration for multiplexed bus architectures where multiple devices share data lines.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Part Context

This part is part of the 74ABT series of octal buffers. It shares functional similarities with other 3-STATE bus drivers but is distinguished by its specific ABT process technology which ensures guaranteed latchup protection and glitch-free operation during power-up and power-down cycles.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Replacement Considerations

Check for pin-compatible alternatives such as the 74ABT244CMTC or 74ABT244CMTCX_NL from Fairchild. Verify that substitute parts maintain the same 64mA/32mA drive currents and 3-STATE functionality.