74ACT241PC

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Overview

The Fairchild Semiconductor 74ACT241PC is an octal buffer and line driver featuring three-state outputs, designed for memory address driving, clock distribution, and bus-oriented transmission or reception. It operates within a supply voltage range of 4.5 V to 5.5 V and supports TTL-compatible inputs. The device provides improved printed circuit board density and offers output drive capabilities sourcing and sinking 24 mA. It is housed in a 20-pin Plastic Dual In-Line Package (PDIP) suitable for through-hole mounting.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Feature Summary

• Octal buffer and line driver architecture with three-state outputs
• TTL-compatible input logic levels
• High current drive capability for bus lines and memory registers

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Applications

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

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific manufacturer origin, as Fairchild Semiconductor's logic division was acquired by onsemi. Confirm that the 'PC' suffix corresponds to the PDIP-20 package and ensure the component meets RoHS compliance requirements if applicable to your design specifications. Cross-reference datasheets from both original Fairchild and current onsemi documentation to confirm pinout and electrical parameter consistency.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Selection Notes

Select this component when an octal buffer with high drive strength and three-state control is required for digital bus applications. Ensure the system operates within the specified 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply range. Consider the PDIP-20 package constraints regarding PCB space and thermal dissipation compared to surface-mount alternatives like SOIC or TSSOP variants.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Part Context

This part belongs to the 74ACT series of advanced CMOS logic devices, which offer performance comparable to low-power Schottky TTL but with lower power consumption. The 74ACT241 specifically functions as an octal buffer/driver, distinct from non-buffered logic gates or multiplexers within the same family.