Texas Instruments CD74AC541E
| Quantity | Unit Price | Total Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.93 | $1.93 |
| 15+ | $1.87 | $28.05 |
| 25+ | $1.83 | $45.75 |
| 50+ | $1.73 | $86.50 |
| 100+ | $1.52 | $152.00 |
| N+ | $0.30 | Price Inquiry |
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| Product attributes | Property Value |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Product Series | 74AC |
| Packaging | Marketplace | 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 | 1.5V ~ 5.5V |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C ~ 125°C (TA) |
| Grade | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
| Package / Case | 20-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) |
| Supplier Device Package | 20-PDIP |
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The CD74AC541E from Texas Instruments is an octal buffer designed for high-speed, low-power applications. Operating from 1.5V to 5.5V, it provides non-inverting buffering with 3-State outputs. With 24mA output drive, it can drive capacitive loads and long traces effectively. Its wide temperature range (-55°C to 125°C) makes it suitable for industrial and military applications. The 20-DIP package is ideal for through-hole assembly and prototyping.
- Ultra-Wide 1.5V to 5.5V Supply: Supports everything from low-voltage portable devices to legacy 5V systems.
- High 24mA Output Drive: Drives heavy loads and long PCB traces with ease.
- 3-State Outputs: Enables bus sharing and isolation in complex systems.
- Through-Hole DIP Package: Easy to solder and breadboard for prototyping.
Legacy 5V System Buffering
With a 1.5V to 5.5V range, the CD74AC541E can buffer signals in traditional 5V TTL systems while also supporting lower-voltage logic.
Memory Address Buffering
Its high drive current (24mA) and 3-State outputs make it ideal for buffering address lines in microprocessor and memory systems.
Level Shifting for Sensors
It can shift signals from 1.8V or 2.5V sensors to 3.3V or 5V logic, enabling communication between low-voltage sensors and legacy controllers.
Through-Hole Prototyping
The 20-DIP package is breadboard-friendly, making it perfect for prototyping and educational projects.
Industrial Control Inputs
Its wide temperature range (-55°C to 125°C) and robust CMOS design make it suitable for industrial control panels and PLC input modules.
Bus Isolation in Multi-Board Systems
The 3-State outputs allow multiple boards to share a common data bus without interference, controlled by the output enable pin.
- Q: What logic family is the CD74AC541E?
- A: It belongs to the 74AC (Advanced CMOS) logic family.
- Q: What is the function of this IC?
- A: It is an octal buffer with non-inverting outputs.
- Q: How many channels does it have?
- A: It has 8 channels (1 bus width of 8 bits).
- Q: What is the output type?
- A: It features 3-State outputs for bus isolation.
- Q: What is the voltage range?
- A: It operates from 1.5V to 5.5V, supporting low-voltage to standard logic.
- Q: What package is it available in?
- A: It comes in a 20-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) through-hole package.
- Q: What logic family is the CD74AC541E?
- A: It belongs to the 74AC (Advanced CMOS) logic family.
- Q: What is the function of this IC?
- A: It is an octal buffer with non-inverting outputs.
- Q: How many channels does it have?
- A: It has 8 channels (1 bus width of 8 bits).
- Q: What is the output type?
- A: It features 3-State outputs for bus isolation.
- Q: What is the voltage range?
- A: It operates from 1.5V to 5.5V, supporting low-voltage to standard logic.
- Q: What package is it available in?
- A: It comes in a 20-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) through-hole package.

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