Specification:-
- Number of pins: 20
- Propagation Delay: 12ns
- Current Rating: 6 mA
- Input Voltage (VIN) −1.5V to VDD + 1.5V
- Output Voltage (VOUT) − 0.5 to VCC + 0.5V
- Low quiescent supply current: 80 µA
- Wide operating voltage range: 2 to 6V
- Operating Temperature (°C): − 40°C to + 85°C
SKU: BF8501A
74HC240 Octal Buffer Line Driver IC DIP-20 Package
The 74HC240 is an Octal Buffer/Line Driver IC in a 20-pin DIP package, designed to offer high-performance buffering and driving capabilities in digital circuits. This IC contains eight independent inverting buffers or line drivers, organized in two groups of four, which can drive heavy loads while maintaining signal integrity. It is commonly used to amplify digital signals, prevent loading effects on the data line, and enhance data transmission across longer distances or between multiple stages in digital circuits. Each group of buffers in the 74HC240 IC is controlled by an enable pin, which selectively enables or disables the outputs, allowing efficient control of multiple data lines. The outputs are also designed with 3-state (tri-state) functionality, making the 74HC240 particularly useful in bus-oriented systems where multiple devices share the same lines. When disabled, the output lines enter a high-impedance state, effectively disconnecting them from the circuit and preventing interference with other active devices.
Features:-
- DIP-20 Package
- Low Power Consumption
- High-Speed Performance
- Wide Operating Voltage Range
- Eight Inverting Buffers/Line Drivers
- Outputs can be placed in a high-impedance state
