SN74LVC244ARWPR

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Buffer/Line Driver
• Characteristics: Low Voltage, CMOS Logic, Octal Buffer/Line Driver
• Package: 20-pin Small Outline Wide Body (SOIC)
• Essence: High-speed, low-power buffer/driver for various digital applications
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 1.65V to 5.5V
• Input Voltage Range: 0V to VCC
• Output Voltage Range: 0V to VCC
• Maximum Operating Frequency: 80 MHz
• Number of Buffers/Drivers: 8
• Input/Output Type: Non-Inverting
• Propagation Delay Time: 3.8 ns (typical)
• Output Current: ±24 mA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SN74LVC244ARWPR has a total of 20 pins, which are assigned as follows:

1. A1 - Input 1
2. Y1 - Output 1
3. A2 - Input 2
4. Y2 - Output 2
5. GND - Ground
6. Y3 - Output 3
7. A3 - Input 3
8. Y4 - Output 4
9. A4 - Input 4
10. Y5 - Output 5
11. A5 - Input 5
12. Y6 - Output 6
13. A6 - Input 6
14. Y7 - Output 7
15. A7 - Input 7
16. Y8 - Output 8
17. OE - Output Enable
18. VCC - Supply Voltage
19. GND - Ground
20. A8 - Input 8

Functional Features

• High-speed operation: The SN74LVC244ARWPR is designed to provide fast signal buffering and driving capabilities, making it suitable for applications requiring quick response times.
• Low power consumption: This IC operates at low voltage levels, resulting in reduced power consumption, making it ideal for battery-powered devices or energy-efficient systems.
• Non-inverting buffer/driver: The input and output signals have the same logic polarity, simplifying the interface between different logic families.
• Wide operating voltage range: The SN74LVC244ARWPR can operate within a wide supply voltage range, allowing compatibility with various digital systems.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed operation enables efficient signal buffering and driving. - Low power consumption makes it suitable for portable and energy-efficient devices. - Non-inverting buffer/driver simplifies interfacing with other logic circuits. - Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in system design.

Disadvantages: - Limited number of buffers/drivers (8 in total). - Propagation delay time may not be suitable for extremely time-critical applications. - Requires careful consideration of voltage levels to prevent damage or incorrect operation.

Working Principles

The SN74LVC244ARWPR is an octal buffer/line driver that amplifies and drives digital signals. It operates based on complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, which allows for high-speed operation and low power consumption. The inputs are non-inverting, meaning the output follows the input logic level. The output enable (OE) pin controls the output state, enabling or disabling the buffer/driver.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SN74LVC244ARWPR finds application in various digital systems where signal buffering and driving are required. Some common application fields include:

1. Microcontrollers and microprocessors: The IC can be used to interface between the microcontroller/microprocessor and other peripheral devices, ensuring proper signal levels and driving capability.
2. Communication systems: It can be employed in communication systems to amplify and drive signals between different components, such as transceivers, data converters, or memory modules.
3. Industrial automation: The SN74LVC244ARWPR can be utilized in industrial automation systems for buffering and driving signals between sensors, actuators, and control units.
4. Automotive electronics: It finds application in automotive electronics for signal conditioning and interfacing between various electronic modules, such as engine control units, infotainment systems, or sensor networks.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN74LVC244APWR: Similar to SN74LVC244ARWPR but with a different package (20-pin TSSOP).
2. SN74LVC244ADGVR: Octal buffer/line driver with a smaller package (20-pin TVSOP) and wider operating temperature range (-40°C to +125°C).
3. SN74LVC244ADBRE