CD74HC368MT

Overview

The CD74HC368MT is a high-speed CMOS logic hex buffer and line driver manufactured by Texas Instruments. It integrates six independent buffers with three-state outputs, providing both non-inverting and inverting configurations within a single package. Designed for surface-mount applications, it utilizes a 16-pin SOIC footprint. The device operates on a supply voltage range of 2V to 6V, ensuring compatibility with standard CMOS logic families while delivering performance comparable to low-power Schottky TTL.

Feature Summary

• Integrates six independent buffer channels with mixed non-inverting and inverting polarities
• Features three-state outputs allowing direct connection to bus lines without external drivers
• Utilizes high-speed silicon gate CMOS technology for rapid signal propagation

Applications

• Memory address decoding systems
• Data routing circuits
• Bus-oriented transmissions

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix MT indicates the SOIC-16 surface mount package configuration. Confirm RoHS compliance status through official manufacturer documentation prior to integration. Ensure design specifications align with the 2V to 6V operating voltage range and check for any obsolescence notices from Texas Instruments.

Selection Notes

Select this component when a mixed polarity buffer solution is required in a compact surface-mount form factor. It serves as a suitable alternative to through-hole DIP packages for space-constrained PCB designs. Consider the propagation delay characteristics relative to system clock speeds and ensure load capacitance requirements are met for reliable operation.

Part Context

This part belongs to the CDx4HC36x series of high-speed CMOS logic devices. It shares functional similarities with the CD74HC367, which offers exclusively non-inverting buffers. The HCT variant provides TTL-compatible input thresholds, whereas the HC series maintains full CMOS compatibility. These components are widely used in digital logic interfacing tasks.

Replacement Considerations

CD74HC367MTE4 (Non-inverting only)

FAQ

Does the CD74HC368MT contain both inverting and non-inverting buffers?

Yes, the device integrates three non-inverting buffers and three inverting buffers within the same package.

What is the output type of this component?

The outputs are three-state, allowing them to be disconnected from the bus when not actively driving a signal.