Encyclopedia Entry: 74FCT16244ATPAG8

Product Overview

Category

The 74FCT16244ATPAG8 belongs to the category of integrated circuits (ICs) and specifically falls under the family of buffer/line drivers.

Use

This product is primarily used for signal buffering and line driving applications in electronic circuits. It helps in amplifying and transmitting digital signals across different components or subsystems within a larger electronic system.

Characteristics

• High-speed operation: The 74FCT16244ATPAG8 is designed to operate at high speeds, making it suitable for applications requiring fast data transmission.
• Low power consumption: This IC is energy-efficient, consuming minimal power during operation.
• Wide voltage range: It can operate within a wide voltage range, allowing compatibility with various electronic systems.
• Robust design: The 74FCT16244ATPAG8 is built to withstand harsh environmental conditions and provide reliable performance.

Package and Quantity

The 74FCT16244ATPAG8 is available in a surface mount package, specifically the Thin Shrink Small Outline Package (TSSOP). It is typically sold in reels containing a specified quantity, such as 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Number of channels: 16
• Input/output voltage range: 0V to VCC
• Operating voltage range: 4.5V to 5.5V
• Maximum input/output current: ±24mA
• Propagation delay: <10ns
• Output drive capability: ±32mA

Pin Configuration

The pin configuration of the 74FCT16244ATPAG8 is as follows:

┌───┐ ┌───┐ A1 -|1 48|- VCC B1 -|2 47|- B2 A2 -|3 46|- GND B3 -|4 45|- A3 A3 -|5 44|- B4 B5 -|6 43|- A4 A4 -|7 42|- B6 B7 -|8 41|- A5 A5 -|9 40|- B8 B9 -|10 39|- A6 A6 -|11 38|- B10 B11 -|12 37|- A7 A7 -|13 36|- B12 B13 -|14 35|- A8 A8 -|15 34|- B14 B15 -|16 33|- A9 A9 -|17 32|- B16 B17 -|18 31|- A10 A10 -|19 30|- B18 B19 -|20 29|- A11 A11 -|21 28|- B20 B21 -|22 27|- A12 A12 -|23 26|- B22 B23 -|24 25|- A13 └───┘

Functional Features

• Bidirectional data transmission: The 74FCT16244ATPAG8 allows data to be transmitted in both directions, enabling efficient communication between different parts of a circuit.
• High-speed signal buffering: It provides fast buffering capabilities, ensuring minimal signal degradation during transmission.
• Output enable control: The IC includes an output enable pin that allows the user to enable or disable the output drivers as needed.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-speed operation enables rapid data transmission.
• Low power consumption contributes to energy efficiency.
• Wide voltage range allows compatibility with various systems.
• Robust design ensures reliability in challenging environments.

Disadvantages

• Limited number of channels (16) may not be sufficient for certain applications requiring a higher channel count.
• Propagation delay, although minimal, can still impact real-time applications that require instantaneous signal transmission.

Working Principles

The 74FCT16244ATPAG8 operates based on the principles of digital logic. It utilizes transistors and other electronic components to amplify and transmit digital signals. The input signals are buffered and amplified before being transmitted to the output pins. The bidirectional nature of the IC allows data to flow in both directions, facilitating communication between different parts of an electronic system.

Application Field Plans

The 74FCT16244ATPAG8 finds application in various fields, including: 1. Telecommunications: Used in communication systems for signal buffering and line driving purposes. 2. Computer hardware: Employed in computer systems for data transmission between different components. 3. Industrial automation: Integrated into control systems to facilitate signal transmission between sensors, actuators,