SCASE13 July   2024 SN74AC16

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 5.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Parameter Measurement Information
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Open-Drain CMOS Outputs
      2. 7.3.2 CMOS Schmitt-Trigger Inputs
      3. 7.3.3 Clamp Diode Structure
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
        1. 8.2.1.1 Power Considerations
        2. 8.2.1.2 Input Considerations
        3. 8.2.1.3 Output Considerations
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 9.2 Support Resources
    3. 9.3 Trademarks
    4. 9.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 9.5 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 11.1 Tape and Reel Information
    2. 11.2 Mechanical Data

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8.1 Application Information

In this application, an open-drain inverter is used to drive a low voltage relay coil as shown in Figure 8-1. The high drive strength of the SN74AC16 allows direct driving of the relay coil. When the open-drain output of the device is set to the high-impedance mode, the current from the coil cannot change to zero as fast as the output can, so the output positive clamp diode provides a safe path for that current until it dissipates. A typical coil current and diode current are plotted in Figure 8-2, showing the normal diode current behavior while driving an inductive load.