onsemi MC74AC244DWG
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| 1 | $1.77 | $1.77 |
| 15+ | $1.71 | $25.65 |
| 25+ | $1.67 | $41.75 |
| 50+ | $1.58 | $79.00 |
| 100+ | $1.40 | $140.00 |
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| Product attributes | Property Value |
| Manufacturer | onsemi |
| Product Series | 74AC |
| Packaging | Factory | Tube |
| Part Status | Active |
| Logic Type | Buffer, Non-Inverting |
| Number of Elements | 2 |
| Number of Bits per Element | 4 |
| Input Type | - |
| Output Type | 3-State |
| Current - Output High, Low | 24mA, 24mA |
| Voltage - Supply | 2V ~ 6V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) |
| Grade | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | 20-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) |
| Supplier Device Package | 20-SOIC |
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The MC74AC244DWG from onsemi is a dual 4-bit non-inverting buffer with 3-State outputs, part of the high-speed 74AC logic family. Operating from 2V to 6V, it provides 24mA output current per channel, making it versatile for bus interfacing, LED driving, and level shifting in mixed-voltage environments. The wide supply range ensures compatibility with both 3.3V and 5V systems. Packaged in a 20-SOIC, this buffer is ideal for data acquisition, server motherboards, and portable electronics where speed and low power are essential.
- Wide 2V to 6V Supply: Supports 3.3V and 5V logic, reducing the need for multiple buffer types.
- High-Speed 74AC Performance: Low propagation delay (typically 5ns) for high-frequency applications.
- 24mA Output Drive: Drives LEDs, relays, and long transmission lines with ease.
- 3-State Outputs: Facilitates bus sharing and prevents data corruption in multi-master systems.
Mixed-Voltage Bus Systems
With a 2V to 6V supply range, the MC74AC244 can operate at 3.3V to buffer signals to 5V devices, or at 5V to drive 3.3V inputs with series resistors, enabling flexible mixed-voltage designs.
High-Speed Data Acquisition
The 74AC family's fast propagation delay makes it ideal for buffering ADC outputs to DSPs or FPGAs in high-speed data acquisition systems.
LED Matrix Drivers
Each output sinks 24mA, allowing direct driving of LED columns in matrix displays. The 3-State feature enables row/column multiplexing without external transistors.
Server Motherboard Signal Distribution
In servers, this buffer distributes clock and control signals to multiple DIMM slots, ensuring signal integrity across the motherboard.
Portable Device Level Shifting
Battery-powered devices can use this buffer at 3.3V to interface with 5V peripherals, with the wide voltage range accommodating battery voltage variations.
Robotics Control Systems
In robotic arms, the buffer drives encoder signals and motor control lines, with the 3-State outputs allowing safe disconnection during calibration.
- Q: What logic family does the MC74AC244DWG use?
- A: It uses the 74AC (Advanced CMOS) family, offering high speed and low power dissipation.
- Q: What is the function of this IC?
- A: It is a dual 4-bit (8 channels) non-inverting buffer with 3-State outputs for bus-oriented applications.
- Q: What is the output type?
- A: 3-State outputs provide high-impedance state, allowing multiple devices to share a common bus.
- Q: What is the voltage range?
- A: It operates from 2V to 6V, supporting both 3.3V and 5V logic systems.
- Q: What is the output current capability?
- A: Each output can source or sink 24mA, suitable for driving LEDs or low-impedance lines.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: It is available in a 20-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) package.
- Q: What logic family does the MC74AC244DWG use?
- A: It uses the 74AC (Advanced CMOS) family, offering high speed and low power dissipation.
- Q: What is the function of this IC?
- A: It is a dual 4-bit (8 channels) non-inverting buffer with 3-State outputs for bus-oriented applications.
- Q: What is the output type?
- A: 3-State outputs provide high-impedance state, allowing multiple devices to share a common bus.
- Q: What is the voltage range?
- A: It operates from 2V to 6V, supporting both 3.3V and 5V logic systems.
- Q: What is the output current capability?
- A: Each output can source or sink 24mA, suitable for driving LEDs or low-impedance lines.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: It is available in a 20-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) package.

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