74ACTQ240SCX

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Overview

The Fairchild Semiconductor 74ACTQ240SCX is an octal buffer and line driver featuring inverting 3-STATE outputs. It belongs to the Quiet Series, designed for memory address driving, clock distribution, and bus-oriented transmission or reception applications. The device provides improved printed circuit board density through reduced ICC and IOZ values. It operates with TTL-compatible inputs and supports output sourcing and sinking capabilities suitable for high-speed digital logic interfaces.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Feature Summary

• Inverting 3-STATE outputs facilitate bus-oriented transmitter and receiver functions
• Designed as a memory address driver and clock driver for improved PC board density
• Features reduced ICC and IOZ characteristics within the Quiet Series architecture

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Applications

• Memory address driver circuits
• Clock driver applications
• Bus oriented transmitter or receiver systems

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Procurement Notes

Verify component status carefully as this part is listed as obsolete and not in production by Fairchild Semiconductor. Confirm package details match MS-013AC SOIC-20 specifications. Ensure compatibility with existing designs due to discontinuation. Check for lead-free compliance documentation if required for specific manufacturing standards.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Selection Notes

Select this component for legacy designs requiring octal buffering with inverting functionality. Consider the ACT series TTL input compatibility for interfacing with standard logic families. Evaluate the 3-STATE output capability for shared bus architectures. Review alternative active components if new production is required due to the obsolete status of this specific Fairchild part number.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Part Context

This component is part of the 74ACT family of high-speed CMOS logic devices manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor. It shares functional similarities with other octal buffers like the 74ACT240 but includes specific Quiet Series enhancements. The device utilizes a 20-pin SOIC package, aligning with standard surface-mount integration practices for digital logic ICs in consumer and industrial electronics.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided source material. Due to the obsolete status, verify equivalent offerings from ON Semiconductor or other manufacturers holding rights to the 74ACT240 specification.