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Manufacturer Texas Instruments
Product Series 54AS
Packaging Bulk |
Part Status Active
Logic Type Buffer, Inverting
Number of Elements 2
Number of Bits per Element 4
Input Type -
Output Type 3-State
Current - Output High, Low 12mA, 48mA
Voltage - Supply 4.5V ~ 5.5V
Operating Temperature -55°C ~ 125°C (TA)
Grade -
Qualification -
Mounting Type Through Hole
Package / Case 20-CDIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
Supplier Device Package 20-CDIP

The SNJ54AS240AJ is a high-speed dual inverting buffer from Texas Instruments, part of the 54AS logic family. It features two independent channels with 3-State outputs, capable of sinking 48mA and sourcing 12mA. Operating from a 4.5V to 5.5V supply, it is designed for 5V TTL systems requiring robust bus isolation. The ceramic 20-CDIP package supports -55°C to 125°C operation, making it suitable for military and industrial environments. Typical applications include memory buffering, bus driving, and signal inversion in high-reliability systems.

  • High Output Drive (48mA Sink): Drives heavy capacitive loads and long bus lines without signal degradation.
  • 3-State Outputs: Enables multiple devices to share a common bus safely, preventing data corruption.
  • Wide Temperature Range (-55°C to 125°C): Reliable operation in extreme military and aerospace environments.
  • Ceramic CDIP Package: Provides superior thermal and mechanical stability compared to plastic packages.

High-Speed Bus Interfacing

The inverting buffer with 3-State outputs is ideal for isolating and driving high-speed data buses in mainframe and telecom systems, ensuring signal integrity at 5V TTL levels.

Memory Address Buffering

Use the SNJ54AS240AJ to buffer address lines between a CPU and SRAM/DRAM arrays. The 48mA sink current handles capacitive loads, reducing propagation delays in critical paths.

Military & Aerospace Signal Conditioning

With a -55°C to 125°C temperature range and ceramic CDIP package, this IC is suited for avionics and defense electronics requiring rugged, high-reliability signal buffering.

Industrial Control Logic Inversion

In PLC and motor control units, the inverting function simplifies logic design when active-low signals are needed, while 3-State outputs allow multiplexing of sensor inputs.

Test Equipment Channel Isolation

In automated test equipment, the 3-State feature enables multiple instruments to share a common bus without contention, with the 12mA source capability driving logic analyzers.

Redundant System Switching

For fault-tolerant systems, the 3-State outputs allow seamless switching between redundant controller boards, preventing bus conflicts during hot-swap operations.

Q: What is the logic family of the SNJ54AS240AJ?
A: It belongs to the 54AS logic family, designed for high-speed bipolar applications.
Q: What is the function of this IC?
A: It is a dual inverting buffer with 3-State outputs, ideal for bus-oriented systems.
Q: How many channels does it have?
A: It contains 2 independent buffer channels, each with a 3-State output.
Q: What is the operating voltage range?
A: It operates from 4.5V to 5.5V, making it suitable for standard 5V logic systems.
Q: What is the output type?
A: The outputs are 3-State, allowing connection to shared buses with high-impedance control.
Q: What package is available?
A: It comes in a 20-CDIP (0.300", 7.62mm) ceramic dual-inline package.
Base Product Number : SNJ54AS240AJ
20-CDIP 3-State 4.5V-5.5V 54AS Buffer Bus Driver High-Reliability Inverting Logic IC Military
Q: What is the logic family of the SNJ54AS240AJ?
A: It belongs to the 54AS logic family, designed for high-speed bipolar applications.
Q: What is the function of this IC?
A: It is a dual inverting buffer with 3-State outputs, ideal for bus-oriented systems.
Q: How many channels does it have?
A: It contains 2 independent buffer channels, each with a 3-State output.
Q: What is the operating voltage range?
A: It operates from 4.5V to 5.5V, making it suitable for standard 5V logic systems.
Q: What is the output type?
A: The outputs are 3-State, allowing connection to shared buses with high-impedance control.
Q: What package is available?
A: It comes in a 20-CDIP (0.300", 7.62mm) ceramic dual-inline package.