SN74LS368AN

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Overview

The SN74LS368AN is a hex inverting buffer and line driver manufactured by Texas Instruments, belonging to the SN74LS368A logic series. It features six independent inverting channels 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 parameters 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 functions as a bipolar logic IC suitable for through-hole mounting.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Feature Summary

• Provides six independent inverting buffer channels with three-state output capability
• Designed for bus-oriented applications requiring signal inversion and isolation
• Features standard TTL-compatible input and output characteristics

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Applications

• Clock driver circuits requiring signal inversion
• Three-state memory address drivers
• Bus-oriented transmitter and receiver interfaces

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Procurement Notes

Verify the manufacturer origin carefully, as the SN74LS368AN part number is primarily associated with Texas Instruments. Confirm that the specific unit received matches the required LS logic family specifications and PDIP-16 packaging. Ensure the component meets the necessary RoHS compliance requirements for your assembly process before integration.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Selection Notes

Select this component when designing systems that require hex inverting buffers with tri-state control. It is appropriate for legacy TTL designs needing moderate speed performance with a 18 ns propagation delay. Consider the PDIP-16 package constraints for through-hole PCB layouts and ensure the power supply remains stable between 4.75 V and 5.25 V for optimal operation.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Part Context

This component belongs to the SN74LS368A series of hex inverting buffers and line drivers. It is part of the broader 74LS logic family, which utilizes Low-power Schottky technology to balance speed and power consumption. The device serves as a fundamental building block for digital logic circuits requiring signal buffering and inversion on shared buses.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Replacement Considerations

Compatible substitutes include the SN74LS368N from Texas Instruments and equivalent parts from other manufacturers such as NXP or STMicroelectronics. Verify pinout compatibility and electrical parameter alignment, specifically the three-state output behavior and propagation delays, before substituting.