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Technology family ACT Supply voltage (min) (V) 4.5 Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Number of channels 8 IOL (max) (mA) 24 Supply current (max) (µA) 80 IOH (max) (mA) -24 Input type Schmitt-Trigger, TTL-Compatible CMOS Output type 3-State Features Balanced outputs, Positive input clamp diode, Very high speed (tpd 5-10ns) Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Technology family ACT Supply voltage (min) (V) 4.5 Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Number of channels 8 IOL (max) (mA) 24 Supply current (max) (µA) 80 IOH (max) (mA) -24 Input type Schmitt-Trigger, TTL-Compatible CMOS Output type 3-State Features Balanced outputs, Positive input clamp diode, Very high speed (tpd 5-10ns) Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
TSSOP (PW) 20 41.6 mm² 6.5 x 6.4 VQFN (RKS) 20 11.25 mm² 4.5 x 2.5 VSSOP (DGS) 20 24.99 mm² 5.1 x 4.9
  • Operating voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V
  • TTL-compatible Schmitt-trigger inputs support slow and noisy input signals
  • Continuous ±24mA output drive at 5V
  • Supports up to ±75mA output drive at 5Vin short bursts
  • Drives 50Ω transmission lines
  • Fast operation with delay of 9.6ns max (VCC = 5V, CL = 50pF
  • Operating voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V
  • TTL-compatible Schmitt-trigger inputs support slow and noisy input signals
  • Continuous ±24mA output drive at 5V
  • Supports up to ±75mA output drive at 5Vin short bursts
  • Drives 50Ω transmission lines
  • Fast operation with delay of 9.6ns max (VCC = 5V, CL = 50pF

The SN74ACT8541 contains eight independent buffers with 3-state outputs and Schmitt-trigger inputs. All channels can be simultaneously forced into the high-impedance state using either of the output enable inputs (OE1 or OE2).

The SN74ACT8541 contains eight independent buffers with 3-state outputs and Schmitt-trigger inputs. All channels can be simultaneously forced into the high-impedance state using either of the output enable inputs (OE1 or OE2).

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* Data sheet SN74ACT8541 Octal Buffers With 3-State Outputs And Schmitt-Trigger Inputs datasheet PDF | HTML 18 Mar 2024
Application note Implications of Slow or Floating CMOS Inputs (Rev. E) 26 Jul 2021
Selection guide Logic Guide (Rev. AB) 12 Jun 2017
Application note Understanding and Interpreting Standard-Logic Data Sheets (Rev. C) 02 Dec 2015
User guide LOGIC Pocket Data Book (Rev. B) 16 Jan 2007
Application note Semiconductor Packing Material Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection 08 Jul 2004
Application note Selecting the Right Level Translation Solution (Rev. A) 22 Jun 2004
Application note TI IBIS File Creation, Validation, and Distribution Processes 29 Aug 2002
Application note CMOS Power Consumption and CPD Calculation (Rev. B) 01 Jun 1997
Application note Designing With Logic (Rev. C) 01 Jun 1997
Application note Using High Speed CMOS and Advanced CMOS in Systems With Multiple Vcc 01 Apr 1996

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14-24-LOGIC-EVM — Logic product generic evaluation module for 14-pin to 24-pin D, DB, DGV, DW, DYY, NS and PW packages

The 14-24-LOGIC-EVM evaluation module (EVM) is designed to support any logic device that is in a 14-pin to 24-pin D, DW, DB, NS, PW, DYY or DGV package,

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14-24-NL-LOGIC-EVM is a flexible evaluation module (EVM) designed to support any logic or translation device that has a 14-pin to 24-pin BQA, BQB, RGY, RSV, RJW or RHL package.

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TSSOP (PW) 20 Ultra Librarian
VQFN (RKS) 20 Ultra Librarian
VSSOP (DGS) 20 Ultra Librarian

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