74AC16244SSCX

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Overview

The Fairchild Semiconductor 74AC16244SSCX is a 16-bit buffer and line driver featuring 3-STATE outputs. It belongs to the AC series of CMOS logic devices, designed for high-speed applications. The component utilizes a 48-pin SSOP package. It functions as a non-inverting buffer with separate control inputs for each nibble, allowing flexible configuration for memory address drivers, clock drivers, or bus-oriented transmitter/receiver systems.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Feature Summary

• Provides sixteen non-inverting buffers with 3-STATE outputs suitable for bus-oriented applications
• Features nibble-controlled operation with separate 3-STATE control inputs for each byte
• Capable of sourcing and sinking significant output current for driving loads

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Applications

• Memory address drivers
• Clock drivers
• Bus-oriented transmitter/receiver systems

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'SSCX' against official Fairchild documentation to confirm the exact package type and tape-and-reel specifications. Ensure compatibility with required voltage levels and signal integrity standards for the target application environment before procurement.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Selection Notes

Select this component when a 16-bit wide data path requires buffering with tri-state isolation. The nibble control feature allows for partial bus updates without affecting other data segments. Verify that the operating voltage range matches the system requirements for AC series logic.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Part Context

This device is part of the standard 74AC logic family, offering higher speed than standard 74LS counterparts while maintaining CMOS low power consumption. It serves as a critical interface component in digital systems requiring data isolation and signal strengthening across wide buses.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Replacement Considerations

Compatible equivalents include the 74ACT16244 for TTL-compatible inputs and the 74ABT16244 for advanced bipolar-transistor technology. Cross-reference pinouts and electrical characteristics with datasheets from Texas Instruments or STMicroelectronics.