{"product_id":"74hc368p-e","title":"74HC368P-E","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 74HC368P-E is a high-speed CMOS inverting buffer from Renesas, featuring two independent channels with 3-State outputs. It operates over a wide supply voltage range of 2V to 6V, making it versatile for various digital applications. Each output can source or sink 7.8mA, providing adequate drive for logic-level signals and small loads. The 3-State outputs enable bus-oriented designs where multiple devices share a common data path. This buffer is ideal for signal inversion, bus interfacing, and level shifting in industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide 2V to 6V Supply Range: Compatible with both 3.3V and 5V logic systems, simplifying mixed-voltage design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-State Outputs: Allows multiple devices to share a bus safely, preventing data corruption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended Temperature Range (-40°C to 125°C): Suitable for harsh automotive and industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInverting Function: Provides signal inversion where needed, reducing external component count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBus Line Driving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the 74HC368P-E to buffer and invert address or data lines in microprocessor systems. The 3-State outputs allow multiple devices to share the same bus without contention, controlled by an output enable signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSignal Inversion and Level Shifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn mixed-voltage systems, this buffer can accept 3.3V logic inputs and provide inverted 5V outputs (or vice versa) when powered from a 5V supply, simplifying interface design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDriving LED Indicators\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 7.8mA output capability, the inverting buffer can directly drive LEDs in series with a resistor. The inversion property is useful when active-low indicators are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Control Inputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn PLCs and industrial controllers, this buffer can condition and invert sensor signals, providing a clean, buffered logic level to the control unit while isolating the sensitive logic from noisy field wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMemory Address Decoding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the inverting buffers to generate active-low chip select signals for memory or peripheral devices. The 3-State feature ensures that unused outputs do not interfere with the system bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAutomotive ECU Signal Conditioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven its wide temperature range (-40°C to 125°C), this IC is suitable for buffering and inverting signals in automotive engine control units, such as crank or camshaft position sensor interfaces.\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\u003eRenesas Electronics Corporation\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e74HC\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\u003e2, 4 (Hex)\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\u003e7.8mA, 7.8mA\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eVoltage - Supply\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e2V ~ 6V\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e-40°C ~ 125°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\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003ePackage \/ Case\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003eSupplier Device Package\u003c\/td\u003e \t\u003ctd\u003e-\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 74HC368P-E?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It belongs to the 74HC (High-Speed CMOS) logic family, offering a good balance of speed and power efficiency.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the function of this IC?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It is an inverting buffer with 2 channels, meaning it inverts the input signal while providing buffering capability.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the output type?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: The outputs are 3-State, allowing them to be disabled (high-impedance) for bus-oriented applications.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the operating voltage range?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It operates from 2V to 6V, making it compatible with a wide range of digital systems, including 3.3V and 5V supplies.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the output current capability?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It can source or sink 7.8mA per output, suitable for driving LEDs and other low-power loads.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQ: What is the operating temperature range?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA: It is rated for -40°C to 125°C, suitable for industrial and automotive environments.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Renesas Electronics Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53666112471329,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/hqickey.com\/products\/74hc368p-e","provider":"HQICKEY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}