SN74LS368ANE4

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Overview

The SN74LS368ANE4 is a hex buffer and line driver from the Texas Instruments SN74LS 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 and supports an operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C. 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.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Feature Summary

• Provides six independent non-inverting buffer channels for signal transmission.
• Features three-state outputs allowing multiple drivers to share a common bus structure.
• Includes dedicated control inputs to manage output enablement and isolation states.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Applications

• Clock distribution networks requiring buffered signals.
• Bus-oriented memory and interface circuits.
• Driving capacitive loads on data lines.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Procurement Notes

Verify that the ordering suffix 'E4' corresponds to the specific lead finish and RoHS compliance status required for your assembly process. Confirm the package type matches the PCB footprint design. Ensure the operating temperature range meets the environmental requirements of the final application before procurement.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Selection Notes

Select this component when a hex buffer with three-state capability is needed for LS-TTL logic levels. Compare against the SN74LS367A if inverted outputs are required instead. Consider the SN74HC368A for lower power consumption or higher speed applications, noting the different voltage and drive specifications.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Part Context

This part belongs to the standard SN74LS family of bipolar logic devices. It serves as a complementary counterpart to the SN74LS367A, which provides inverted outputs. The device is widely used in legacy digital systems requiring robust buffering and bus driving capabilities within standard TTL voltage ranges.

Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Replacement Considerations

Direct functional equivalents include the SN74LS368AN and SN74LS368AD. For military-grade specifications, consider the SNJ54LS368AJ. Verify pin compatibility and electrical parameters when substituting with HC or HCT variants due to differences in drive strength and voltage thresholds.