onsemi MC74VHCT541ADTRG
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| Product attributes | Property Value |
| Manufacturer | onsemi |
| Product Series | 74VHCT |
| Packaging | Cut Tape (CT) | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| 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 | 8mA, 8mA |
| Voltage - Supply | 4.5V ~ 5.5V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) |
| Grade | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | 20-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) |
| Supplier Device Package | 20-TSSOP |
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The MC74VHCT541ADTRG from onsemi is a high-speed CMOS non-inverting buffer with 3-State outputs, specifically designed for 5V systems. It operates from 4.5V to 5.5V and provides 8mA of output drive current, making it suitable for driving buses, LEDs, or other logic families. The TTL-compatible inputs allow direct interfacing with legacy TTL logic. Housed in a 20-TSSOP package, this buffer is ideal for industrial controls, automotive electronics, and general-purpose digital systems requiring robust signal buffering.
- TTL-Compatible Inputs: Directly interfaces with legacy TTL logic without level-shifting circuitry, simplifying design.
- 5V Operation: Optimized for standard 5V systems, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of existing hardware.
- 3-State Outputs: Provides bus isolation and prevents contention in shared-data-line applications.
- High Drive Current: 8mA output capability drives multiple loads or long traces effectively.
- Wide Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C operation suits most commercial and industrial environments.
5V Bus Buffering in Legacy Systems
In industrial control panels with 5V logic, this buffer isolates the CPU from heavy capacitive loads on long PCB traces, maintaining signal integrity over extended distances.
TTL-to-CMOS Level Conversion
The 74VHCT family accepts TTL input levels (2.0V high threshold) while providing CMOS output swings, enabling direct interfacing between TTL and CMOS devices without extra components.
Memory Address Line Driving
In retro computing or embedded systems, the buffer drives multiple memory chips from a single address bus, providing the necessary fan-out and current drive (8mA) to ensure reliable addressing.
Peripheral Interface Isolation
Use the 3-State outputs to disconnect peripherals from the main bus during power-up or diagnostic modes, preventing unintended writes or bus conflicts.
Automotive Infotainment Systems
Operating at 5V, this buffer interfaces between the main processor and display modules, ensuring clean signal transmission in electrically noisy automotive environments.
Test and Measurement Equipment
In benchtop instruments, the buffer provides a stable, buffered copy of a signal for monitoring or triggering, with 3-State control for multiplexing multiple test points.
- Q: What is the logic family of the MC74VHCT541ADTRG?
- A: It belongs to the 74VHCT family, which is a high-speed CMOS family with TTL-compatible inputs.
- Q: What is the function of this IC?
- A: It is a non-inverting buffer with 3-State outputs, used to buffer and drive digital signals.
- Q: How many channels does it have?
- A: It has 1 channel, but the 20-pin package contains 8 buffer gates.
- Q: What is the output type?
- A: The outputs are 3-State, allowing for high-impedance states when disabled.
- Q: What is the operating voltage range?
- A: It operates from 4.5V to 5.5V, making it ideal for 5V systems.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: It is available in a 20-TSSOP package.
- Q: What is the logic family of the MC74VHCT541ADTRG?
- A: It belongs to the 74VHCT family, which is a high-speed CMOS family with TTL-compatible inputs.
- Q: What is the function of this IC?
- A: It is a non-inverting buffer with 3-State outputs, used to buffer and drive digital signals.
- Q: How many channels does it have?
- A: It has 1 channel, but the 20-pin package contains 8 buffer gates.
- Q: What is the output type?
- A: The outputs are 3-State, allowing for high-impedance states when disabled.
- Q: What is the operating voltage range?
- A: It operates from 4.5V to 5.5V, making it ideal for 5V systems.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: It is available in a 20-TSSOP package.

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