CD74HC241M96E4

Overview

The CD74HC241M96E4 is a high-speed CMOS octal bus driver manufactured by Texas Instruments. It features eight non-inverting buffers with three-state outputs, designed for memory and address bus driving applications. The device operates within a supply voltage range of 2 V to 6 V and supports surface-mount installation in a 20-pin SOIC package. It ensures reliable performance across an extended industrial temperature range from -55 °C to +125 °C.

Feature Summary

• Provides eight non-inverting buffer channels for signal transmission
• Features three-state outputs to isolate the bus when disabled
• Supports wide operating voltage ranges compatible with standard logic families
• Designed for high-speed data transfer in memory and address bus systems

Applications

• Memory module address and data bus drivers
• Clock distribution circuits requiring buffered signals
• Bus-oriented architectural designs for system interconnects

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific M96E4 suffix against the manufacturer's current datasheet to confirm pinout compatibility and electrical characteristics. Ensure the selected component matches the required package type and temperature rating for your specific application environment before finalizing procurement.

Selection Notes

Select this component when an octal bus driver with three-state control is required for high-speed digital interfaces. Consider the HC series specifications regarding propagation delay and output drive capability relative to your load requirements. Verify that the 20-pin SOIC footprint aligns with your PCB layout constraints.

Part Context

This part belongs to the Texas Instruments CD74HC family of high-speed CMOS logic devices. These components are engineered to provide performance comparable to standard TTL logic while maintaining low power consumption typical of CMOS technology. The family includes various configurations of buffers, drivers, and transceivers for diverse digital logic applications.

Replacement Considerations

Check for direct equivalents such as the CD74HC241M or other variants within the same logic family that share identical pinouts and functional specifications. Ensure any substitute maintains the same three-state output configuration and voltage operating range.