{"product_id":"74fct240pc","title":"74FCT240PC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 74FCT240PC from National Semiconductor is an inverting buffer in the 74FCT logic family. It features 2 channels with 3-State outputs, operating from 4.75V to 5.25V. With a sink current of 64mA and source current of 15mA, it delivers strong drive capability. The 20-DIP package is ideal for through-hole applications and prototyping. Common uses include LED driving, bus buffering, and industrial controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrough-Hole DIP Package: Easy to solder and replace, ideal for prototyping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Sink Current (64mA): Drives LEDs and other high-current loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInverting Function: Combines inversion and buffering in one device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-State Outputs: Facilitates bus sharing in multi-device systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThrough-Hole Prototyping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for breadboarding and prototyping due to the 20-DIP package. Easily insertable and removable for testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Current LED Driving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrive LED displays with the 64mA sink capability. The inverting function allows active-low control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBus Buffering in Legacy Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuffer buses in legacy 5V systems. The DIP package is compatible with older PCB designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Control Panels\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse in industrial control panels where through-hole components are preferred for reliability and ease of replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEducational Labs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for educational environments teaching logic design. The DIP package is easy to handle and wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSignal Inversion and Buffering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide both inversion and buffering in a single IC. The 3-State output allows bus sharing.\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\u003eThrough Hole\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003ePackage \/ Case\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e20-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eSupplier Device Package\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e20-PDIP\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the logic family of the 74FCT240PC?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It belongs to the 74FCT logic family.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What function does this IC perform?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It is an inverting buffer with 2 channels and 3-State outputs.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the voltage range?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It operates from 4.75V to 5.25V.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What are the output current ratings?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It can source 15mA and sink 64mA.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What package is available?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It comes in a 20-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm) package.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the temperature range?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It operates from 0°C to 70°C.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"National Semiconductor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53666140324129,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/hqickey.com\/products\/74fct240pc","provider":"HQICKEY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}