onsemi 74AC541MTC
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| 1 | $1.62 | $1.62 |
| 15+ | $1.57 | $23.55 |
| 25+ | $1.54 | $38.50 |
| 50+ | $1.45 | $72.50 |
| 100+ | $1.28 | $128.00 |
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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 | 1 |
| Number of Bits per Element | 8 |
| 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-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) |
| Supplier Device Package | 20-TSSOP |
| ROHS |
The 74AC541MTC from onsemi is an octal non-inverting buffer/line driver designed for high-speed digital systems. It operates from 2V to 6V, making it versatile for both 3.3V and 5V applications. The 3-state outputs allow for bus-oriented designs, where multiple devices can share a common data line. Each output can drive up to 24mA, suitable for bus lines or LED indicators. Packaged in a 20-TSSOP, it balances performance with board space efficiency. This IC is widely used in memory interfacing, backplane driving, and general-purpose logic buffering.
- 3-State Outputs: Enables bus sharing and prevents data contention in multiplexed systems.
- Wide 2V to 6V Supply: Compatible with both 3.3V and 5V logic, reducing design complexity.
- High 24mA Drive: Can drive heavy capacitive loads or multiple inputs without additional buffers.
- Octal (8-bit) Configuration: Buffers an entire byte in one package, simplifying PCB layout.
Data Bus Buffering in Microprocessor Systems
The 74AC541MTC's 3-state outputs allow it to drive a shared data bus, isolating the CPU from peripherals when not selected, preventing bus contention.
Memory Address Line Driving
With 24mA output current, it can drive the high-capacitance address lines of multiple memory chips, ensuring fast and reliable signal propagation.
Backplane and Card Edge Interfacing
In rack-mounted systems, this buffer drives signals across backplanes, overcoming the capacitance of long traces and multiple connectors.
Level Shifting for 3.3V to 5V Systems
Operating from 2V to 6V, it can translate between 3.3V and 5V logic levels, enabling mixed-voltage board designs.
Peripheral Driver for LEDs and Relays
Each output can sink or source 24mA, sufficient to drive LEDs directly or interface with relay driver transistors.
Industrial Control Logic
In PLCs and industrial controllers, it buffers sensor inputs and control signals, providing robust drive in noisy environments.
- Q: What logic family is the 74AC541MTC?
- A: It belongs to the 74AC (Advanced CMOS) family, offering high speed and low power consumption.
- Q: What is the function of this IC?
- A: It is an octal (8-bit) non-inverting buffer/line driver with 3-state outputs.
- Q: How many channels does it have?
- A: It has 8 channels, ideal for buffering entire data buses.
- Q: What is the output type?
- A: The outputs are 3-state, allowing connection to shared buses with high-impedance (Hi-Z) state for multiplexing.
- Q: What is the voltage range?
- A: It operates from 2V to 6V, compatible with TTL, CMOS, and 5V systems.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: It comes in a 20-TSSOP package, suitable for medium-density PCB layouts.
- Q: What logic family is the 74AC541MTC?
- A: It belongs to the 74AC (Advanced CMOS) family, offering high speed and low power consumption.
- Q: What is the function of this IC?
- A: It is an octal (8-bit) non-inverting buffer/line driver with 3-state outputs.
- Q: How many channels does it have?
- A: It has 8 channels, ideal for buffering entire data buses.
- Q: What is the output type?
- A: The outputs are 3-state, allowing connection to shared buses with high-impedance (Hi-Z) state for multiplexing.
- Q: What is the voltage range?
- A: It operates from 2V to 6V, compatible with TTL, CMOS, and 5V systems.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: It comes in a 20-TSSOP package, suitable for medium-density PCB layouts.

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