Key facts
- Brand
- Philips
- Model
- 74F242
- Category
- transceiver
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2014-05-13
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NXP 74F242/74F243 Transceiver Datasheet
This document is a product specification datasheet for the NXP 74F242 (Quad Transceiver, Inverting) and 74F243 (Quad Transceiver) integrated circuits. It details the electrical characteristics, including DC and AC parameters, under recommended operating conditions of VCC = 5V and Tamb = 25°C.
Read onlinePhilips 74F242 specifications
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4.5 to 5.5 V |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to +70°C |
| Supply Current (Total) - 74F242 | 31.2mA |
| Supply Current (Total) - 74F243 | 66mA |
| High-level Output Current (IOH) | -15 mA |
| Low-level Output Current (IOL) | 64 mA |
| Short-circuit Output Current (IOS) | -100 to -225 mA |
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What are the recommended operating conditions for these transceivers?
The recommended operating conditions are VCC = 5V ±10% and Tamb = 0°C to +70°C.
What is the typical propagation delay for the 74F242?
The typical propagation delay for the 74F242 is 4.3ns.
What is the function of the OE inputs?
The OE inputs are output enable inputs that control the 3-state output condition of the transceiver.
What is the maximum input voltage?
The maximum input voltage rating is +7.0 V.
