SN74368AN

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Overview

The SN74368AN is a hex buffer and line driver from the Texas Instruments SN74368A series. It features six non-inverting buffers with three-state outputs, housed in a 16-pin PDIP package. The device operates within a supply voltage range of 4.75 V to 5.25 V. Key electrical characteristics include a propagation delay of 18 ns at 5 V, a low-level output current of 24 mA, and a high-level output current of -2.6 mA. It supports through-hole mounting and functions within an operating temperature range of 0°C to +70°C.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Feature Summary

• Provides six independent non-inverting buffer channels for signal transmission.
• Integrates three-state output capability to facilitate bus-oriented systems.
• Designed for line driving applications requiring high low-level sink current.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Applications

• Bus-oriented memory and address decoding circuits
• Clock drivers and buffer circuits
• High-current or voltage buffering for TTL-to-CMOS translation

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific manufacturer datasheet for the SN74368AN to confirm pinout compatibility and electrical limits against your design requirements. Ensure that the procurement source provides documentation confirming the component meets the specified logic family standards and packaging details before integration into production.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Selection Notes

Select this component when designing systems requiring multiple buffered signals with tri-state control on a shared bus. The high sink current capability makes it suitable for driving heavy loads or long traces. Verify that the required operating temperature range aligns with the commercial grade specification of the SN74368AN variant.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Part Context

This part belongs to the SN74368A family of hex buffers and line drivers. It is functionally compatible with other industry-standard hex buffer designs but offers specific electrical characteristics defined by the Texas Instruments manufacturing process. The 'AN' suffix denotes the 16-lead plastic dual in-line package configuration.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements include the SN74LS368AN, which shares the same logical function and pinout but may differ in power consumption and speed specifications. Other compatible hex buffer ICs from various manufacturers should be evaluated for pin compatibility and electrical parameter alignment.