SN74HC245N

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Overview

The SN74HC245N is an octal bus transceiver from the Texas Instruments SN74HC series, designed for high-speed digital applications. It features tri-state outputs and operates within a supply voltage range of 2 V to 6 V. The device provides eight non-inverting channels with a propagation delay of 22 ns. It supports CMOS input and output levels, delivering a low-level output current of 6 mA and a high-level output current of -6 mA. The component is housed in a PDIP-20 package and functions within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Feature Summary

• Octal bus transceiver architecture with tri-state outputs
• CMOS compatible input and output logic levels
• Non-inverting signal transmission across eight channels

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Applications

• High-speed data acquisition systems
• Memory buffer applications
• Clock driver circuits

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix to confirm the package type and tape/reel configuration. Ensure the requested variant matches the required industrial or commercial temperature rating. Confirm RoHS compliance status through the manufacturer's official documentation before finalizing procurement orders.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Selection Notes

Select this component when an octal bidirectional bus interface is required with CMOS compatibility. The HC series offers faster switching speeds compared to standard TTL equivalents. Consider the PDIP-20 package for through-hole mounting requirements and verify that the 2V to 6V operating voltage aligns with the system power supply constraints.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Part Context

This part belongs to the SN74HC245 family of octal bus transceivers. It serves as a standard interface solution for connecting microprocessors to peripheral devices. The device is widely used in embedded systems requiring reliable data transfer between different logic domains.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Replacement Considerations

The SN74HC245NSRE4 is a documented alternative offering identical electrical characteristics in an SOIC-20 surface-mount package.