{"product_id":"74fct240asc","title":"74FCT240ASC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 74FCT240ASC from National Semiconductor is a dual inverting buffer designed for 5V systems. Operating from 4.75V to 5.25V, it provides 15mA source and 64mA sink current, offering robust drive for bus applications. The 3-State outputs allow multiple devices to share a common bus safely. Packaged in a 20-SOIC, this buffer is ideal for address decoding, control signal generation, and industrial control logic where signal inversion is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInverting Function: Provides signal inversion without additional logic gates, saving board space and cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Sink Current (64mA): Drives heavy capacitive loads and long bus lines effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-State Outputs: Enables bus sharing and prevents data contention in multi-device systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 20-SOIC Package: Easy to integrate into existing designs and suitable for prototyping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInverting Bus Drivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 74FCT240ASC is ideal for applications requiring signal inversion, such as address decoding and control signal generation. Its 64mA sink capability drives heavy bus loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMemory Address Inversion\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn memory systems, this buffer can invert address lines to match specific memory mapping requirements. The 3-State outputs allow multiple memory banks to share the same address bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Control Logic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor industrial controllers, this device provides inverting buffering for sensor signals and control outputs. The 0°C to 70°C temperature range suits commercial and light industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest Equipment Signal Conditioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn bench test equipment, the inverting buffer can be used to generate complementary signals for differential testing. The 15mA source current is sufficient for driving logic analyzers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePeripheral Device Interfacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor legacy peripherals requiring inverted control signals, this buffer provides the necessary drive strength and logic inversion in a single package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrototyping and Breadboarding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its standard 20-SOIC package, this buffer is easy to integrate into prototype designs, providing reliable inverting buffering for various logic experiments.\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\u003e74FCT\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\u003e15mA, 64mA\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eVoltage - Supply\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e4.75V ~ 5.25V\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e0°C ~ 70°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 (0.295\", 7.50mm Width)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eSupplier Device Package\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e20-SOP\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What logic family does the 74FCT240ASC belong to?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It is part of the 74FCT family, known for high-speed, low-power CMOS technology.\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, providing signal inversion with high drive capability.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the output type?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: The outputs are 3-State, allowing connection to shared buses with high-impedance state.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the operating voltage range?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It operates from 4.75V to 5.25V, compatible with standard 5V systems.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: How many channels does it have?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It has 2 channels, each providing an inverting buffer path.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What package is available?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It comes in a 20-SOIC (0.295\", 7.50mm Width) package.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"National Semiconductor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53666134982945,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/hqickey.com\/products\/74fct240asc","provider":"HQICKEY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}