{"product_id":"74actq241sc","title":"74ACTQ241SC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 74ACTQ241SC is a dual-channel non-inverting buffer from National Semiconductor, designed for high-speed bus applications. Operating from 4.5V to 5.5V, it delivers 24mA output current per channel with Tri-State outputs for bus isolation. The 74ACTQ logic family combines low power consumption with high noise immunity. Its 20-SOIC package is ideal for space-constrained designs. Typical applications include memory buffering, peripheral drivers, and general-purpose logic interfacing in 5V systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Output Drive (24mA): Ensures reliable signal transmission to heavily loaded buses and long traces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-State Outputs: Enables multiple devices to share a common bus without data corruption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide Temperature Range (-40°C to 85°C): Suitable for industrial and automotive environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTTL-Compatible Inputs: Simplifies interfacing with legacy 5V TTL logic families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBus Interfacing for Microcontrollers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tri-State outputs allow multiple devices to share a common data bus without contention. The 24mA sink\/source capability ensures reliable signal integrity over moderate trace lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSignal Buffering for High-Capacitance Loads\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen driving multiple inputs or long PCB traces, the 74ACTQ241SC provides the necessary drive strength (24mA) to maintain fast edge rates and reduce propagation delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLevel Shifting in Mixed-Voltage Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith TTL-compatible inputs and 5V operation, this buffer can interface between 3.3V logic outputs and 5V peripherals, ensuring proper logic levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMemory Address\/Data Line Driving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn memory subsystems, the non-inverting buffer with Tri-State control isolates the memory array from the processor bus, preventing loading effects and improving speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Control I\/O Expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wide operating temperature range (-40°C to 85°C) makes it suitable for industrial controllers requiring robust signal buffering in harsh environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest Equipment and Instrumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor automated test equipment, the Tri-State feature enables multiplexing of test signals to multiple measurement points, simplifying channel expansion.\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\u003eNational Semiconductor\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e74ACTQ\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, Non-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\u003eTri-State, Non-Inverted\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eCurrent - 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