CD74ACT241E

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit
• Use: Buffer/Line Driver
• Characteristics: High-Speed, Octal Bus Buffer
• Package: 20-pin DIP (Dual In-Line Package)
• Essence: The CD74ACT241E is an octal buffer and line driver designed to improve the performance and density of 3-state memory address drivers, clock drivers, and bus-oriented receivers and transmitters.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tubes or reels, with a quantity of 25 units per tube/reel.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 4.5V to 5.5V
• Input Voltage: 0V to VCC
• Output Voltage: 0V to VCC
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Propagation Delay Time: 6ns (typical)
• Output Current: ±24mA
• Input Capacitance: 4pF
• Output Capacitance: 8pF

Pin Configuration

The CD74ACT241E has a 20-pin DIP package with the following pin configuration:

1. GND (Ground)
2. A1 (Input A1)
3. B1 (Input B1)
4. Y1 (Output Y1)
5. A2 (Input A2)
6. B2 (Input B2)
7. Y2 (Output Y2)
8. G1 (Gates Enable Input)
9. GND (Ground)
10. Y3 (Output Y3)
11. B3 (Input B3)
12. A3 (Input A3)
13. Y4 (Output Y4)
14. B4 (Input B4)
15. A4 (Input A4)
16. VCC (Positive Power Supply)
17. Y5 (Output Y5)
18. B5 (Input B5)
19. A5 (Input A5)
20. GND (Ground)

Functional Features

• Octal buffer and line driver with 3-state outputs.
• High-speed operation, suitable for various applications requiring fast signal transmission.
• Improved performance and density compared to previous models.
• Enables efficient memory address drivers, clock drivers, and bus-oriented receivers and transmitters.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-speed operation allows for quick signal transmission.
• Improved performance and density enhance overall system efficiency.
• Suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile functionality.

Disadvantages

• Limited output current may not be suitable for high-power applications.
• Requires careful handling and static discharge precautions due to its integrated circuit nature.

Working Principles

The CD74ACT241E operates as an octal buffer and line driver. It takes input signals from the A1-A5 and B1-B5 pins and provides corresponding output signals on the Y1-Y5 pins. The G1 pin is used to enable or disable the output buffers, allowing for 3-state operation. When the G1 pin is low, the outputs are in a high-impedance state, effectively disconnecting them from the bus.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The CD74ACT241E can be utilized in various applications, including but not limited to:

1. Memory Address Drivers: Efficiently drive memory address lines in computer systems, ensuring accurate and reliable data retrieval.
2. Clock Drivers: Provide precise clock signals to synchronize operations in digital circuits, improving overall system performance.
3. Bus-Oriented Receivers and Transmitters: Facilitate communication between different components in a bus-based system, enabling data transfer and control.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN74ACT241: Similar octal buffer and line driver with 3-state outputs, offered by Texas Instruments.
2. MC74ACT241: Octal buffer and line driver with 3-state outputs, manufactured by ON Semiconductor.
3. CD74HCT241E: Octal buffer and line driver with 3-state outputs, available from Texas Instruments.

These alternative models offer similar functionality to the CD74ACT241E and can be considered as alternatives based on specific requirements and availability.

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