Encyclopedia Entry: 74LVT162240MEAX

Product Information Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: The 74LVT162240MEAX is a high-performance octal buffer/line driver designed for low-voltage (3.3V) systems. It is commonly used in digital electronics applications where signal buffering and driving capabilities are required.

Characteristics: - Low-voltage operation - High-speed performance - Octal buffer/line driver - Compatible with various logic families - Output capability of driving up to 15 LSTTL loads - Schmitt-trigger action on all inputs - Balanced propagation delays - Available in surface mount packages

Package: The 74LVT162240MEAX is typically available in a small-outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package, which provides ease of installation and compatibility with modern PCB designs.

Essence: This IC serves as a crucial component in electronic circuits by providing buffering and line driving functions. It ensures reliable signal transmission between different parts of a digital system.

Packaging/Quantity: The 74LVT162240MEAX is usually supplied in reels or tubes, containing a specific quantity of ICs per package. The exact packaging and quantity may vary depending on the manufacturer and supplier.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 3.6V
• Input Voltage: 0V to VCC
• Output Voltage: 0V to VCC
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Input Capacitance: 4pF (typical)
• Output Capacitance: 8pF (typical)
• Propagation Delay: 5.5ns (max)
• Output Current: ±24mA

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 74LVT162240MEAX features a 48-pin package with the following pin configuration:

+-------------------+ OE1 |1 48| VCC OE2 |2 47| GND A1~A8|3 74LVT162240MEAX 46| B1~B8 Y1~Y8|4 45| A9~A16 GND|5 44| B9~B16 NC|6 43| Y9~Y16 Y9~Y16|7 42| GND A9~A16|8 41| OE1 B9~B16|9 40| OE2 VCCPLL|10 39| A17~A24 GND|11 38| B17~B24 A17~A24|12 37| Y17~Y24 B17~B24|13 36| GND Y17~Y24|14 35| OE1 GND|15 34| OE2 NC |16 33| A25~A32 Y25~Y32|17 32| B25~B32 A25~A32|18 31| Y25~Y32 B25~B32|19 30| GND VCCPLL|20 29| OE1 GND|21 28| OE2 A33~A40|22 27| B33~B40 B33~B40|23 26| Y33~Y40 Y33~Y40|24 25| GND +-------------------+

Functional Features

• Buffering: The 74LVT162240MEAX provides buffering capabilities, allowing it to amplify and stabilize digital signals for reliable transmission.
• Line Driving: It can drive multiple output lines simultaneously, ensuring efficient signal propagation across the system.
• Schmitt-trigger Action: The IC incorporates Schmitt-trigger inputs, which provide hysteresis and improve noise immunity.
• Balanced Propagation Delays: The balanced delays between different input/output pairs ensure synchronized signal transmission.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low-voltage operation makes it compatible with modern electronic systems. - High-speed performance enables rapid signal transmission. - Octal buffer/line driver design allows for driving multiple loads. - Schmitt-trigger action enhances noise immunity. - Balanced propagation delays ensure synchronized signal transmission.

Disadvantages: - Limited voltage range (2.7V to 3.6V) may restrict compatibility with certain systems. - Higher power consumption compared to some low-power alternatives. - Availability and pricing may vary depending on the supplier.

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