{"product_id":"mc74vhc240mel","title":"MC74VHC240MEL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MC74VHC240MEL is a dual inverting buffer from the 74VHC family, featuring 3-State outputs. Operating from 2V to 5.5V, it provides high-speed signal inversion with 8mA output drive. The 3-State outputs enable bus-oriented designs, while the 20-pin SOIC package offers a compact solution. This buffer is ideal for signal inversion, level shifting, and bus interfacing in automotive and industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide Supply Range (2V to 5.5V): Compatible with both 3.3V and 5V systems, offering design flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInverting Outputs: Provides signal inversion without additional logic gates, saving board space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-State Outputs: Enables bus sharing and isolation in multi-device systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive Temperature Range (-40°C to 85°C): Suitable for under-hood and industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInverting Bus Buffers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MC74VHC240MEL provides inverting buffering for bus lines, which can be useful for active-low signal conventions. The 3-State outputs allow multiple buffers to be connected to the same bus without conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSignal Inversion in Control Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn industrial control systems, this buffer can invert logic signals where active-low control lines are required, simplifying the interface between different logic families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLevel Shifting with Inversion\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperating from 2V to 5.5V, this buffer can be powered at 5V to accept 3.3V inputs and output inverted 5V signals, providing both level shifting and signal inversion in one device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDriving LEDs with Active-Low Logic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 8mA output drive, this buffer can directly drive LEDs when the input is high, turning the LED on (since the output goes low). This is useful in indicator circuits with active-low logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAutomotive Sensor Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, this buffer is suitable for automotive applications. It can invert and buffer sensor signals before they reach the ECU.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMemory Address Decoding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn memory systems, this buffer can be used to invert address lines for chip select generation, ensuring proper memory mapping in complex systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eProduct attributes\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eProperty Value\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eMotorola\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e74VHC\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eBulk | \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003ePart Status\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eActive\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eLogic Type\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eBuffer, Inverting\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Elements\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Bits per Element\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eInput Type\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e3-State\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eCurrent - Output High, Low\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e8mA, 8mA\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eVoltage - Supply\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e2V ~ 5.5V\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e-40°C ~ 85°C (TA)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eQualification\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eSurface Mount\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003ePackage \/ Case\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e20-SOIC (0.209\", 5.30mm Width)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eSupplier Device Package\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e20-SOIC\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e   \u003ctd\u003eROHS\u003c\/td\u003e   \u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg class=\"ROSHICON\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9756\/3425\/files\/ROHSICON.png?v=1757832376\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the logic family of the MC74VHC240MEL?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It belongs to the 74VHC (Very High-Speed CMOS) logic family.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the function of this IC?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It is a dual (2-channel) inverting buffer with 3-State outputs.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: How many channels does it have?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It has 2 independent inverting buffer channels.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the output type?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: The outputs are 3-State, allowing for high-impedance states when disabled.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the operating voltage range?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It operates from 2V to 5.5V, compatible with TTL and CMOS logic levels.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What package is available?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It is offered in a 20-pin SOIC package (5.30mm width).\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Motorola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53665797931297,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/hqickey.com\/de\/products\/mc74vhc240mel","provider":"HQICKEY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}