SN74LS368AD

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Overview

The SN74LS368AD is a hex bus driver with inverting 3-state outputs manufactured by Texas Instruments. It operates within a supply voltage range of 4.75 V to 5.25 V and supports an operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C. The device features six independent drivers, each capable of driving high-capacitance loads. It utilizes a 16-pin Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC) package with a narrow body. The component belongs to the LS logic family, providing standard TTL compatibility for digital signal buffering and line driving applications.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Feature Summary

• Provides six independent inverting buffer channels with 3-state output capability
• Designed for high-capacitance load driving and long transmission lines
• Compatible with standard TTL logic families for system integration

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Applications

• Memory address decoding systems
• Clock drivers and timing circuits
• Bus-oriented architectures requiring signal isolation

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'AD' confirms the SOIC-16 package and industrial/commercial temperature grade. Confirm RoHS compliance status as manufacturing processes evolve. Ensure the ordering part number matches the required pin configuration and electrical specifications exactly before finalizing procurement orders.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Selection Notes

Select this component when inverting functionality is required alongside 3-state bus control. Compare propagation delay characteristics against other LS series variants if speed is critical. Verify that the 16-pin SOIC footprint aligns with the target PCB layout constraints and thermal management requirements for the specific application environment.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Part Context

This component is part of the SN74LS368A family of hex bus drivers. It serves as a complementary device to non-inverting counterparts like the SN74LS367. The LS series offers improved power consumption compared to standard TTL while maintaining compatible logic levels, making it suitable for general-purpose digital interfacing tasks in commercial electronics.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Replacement Considerations

Direct functional substitutes include the SN74LS368AN (PDIP package) or SN74LS368DR (SOIC package from other manufacturers). Verify pinout compatibility and electrical parameters before substitution.