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ON Semiconductor MC74LCX540 Low-Voltage CMOS Octal Buffer Data Sheet
The MC74LCX540 octal buffer operates from a 2.3 V to 3.6 V supply and features 5 V‑tolerant inputs, balanced 24 mA source/sink capability, and low static supply current. It is suited for memory address driving and TTL‑level bus applications.
The data sheet provides detailed electrical characteristics, pin‑out diagrams, package dimensions for SOIC‑20 and TSSOP‑20, and ordering information. It also includes maximum ratings, propagation delays, and capacitive parameters for designers.
ON Semiconductor MC74 specifications
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.3 V – 3.6 V |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage Tolerance | 5 V tolerant |
| Output Current (source/sink) | ±24 mA |
| High‑Level Output Current (VCC = 3.0 V‑3.6 V) | -24 mA |
| Low‑Level Output Current (VCC = 3.0 V‑3.6 V) | 24 mA |
| Package Types | SOIC‑20, TSSOP‑20 |
Source: ON Semiconductor MC74LCX540 Low-Voltage CMOS Octal Buffer Data Sheet
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Questions answered in these manuals
What supply voltage range does the MC74LCX540 operate from?
It operates from 2.3 V to 3.6 V.
From: ON Semiconductor MC74LCX540 Low-Voltage CMOS Octal Buffer Data Sheet
How much output current can the device source or sink?
The device can source or sink up to ±24 mA balanced output current.
From: ON Semiconductor MC74LCX540 Low-Voltage CMOS Octal Buffer Data Sheet
What are the main applications for the MC74AC244?
The device is designed to be employed as a memory address driver, clock driver, and bus oriented transmitter/receiver.
From: ON Semiconductor MC74AC244/MC74ACT244 Octal Buffer Datasheet
What is the maximum output current capability?
The outputs can source or sink 24 mA.
From: ON Semiconductor MC74AC244/MC74ACT244 Octal Buffer Datasheet
How many inputs and outputs does this device have?
It is an octal buffer with 8 data inputs (D) and one output enable input (OE).
From: ON Semiconductor MC74AC240/MC74ACT240 Octal Buffer/Line Driver Datasheet
What is the maximum DC supply voltage for this device?
The maximum DC supply voltage referenced to ground is +7.0 V.
From: ON Semiconductor MC74AC240/MC74ACT240 Octal Buffer/Line Driver Datasheet
