SN74LVTH241DBR

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Buffer/Line Driver
• Characteristics: Low Voltage, High-Speed, Tri-State Outputs
• Package: SSOP-20
• Essence: Logic Level Shifter with Output Enable
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 pieces per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2.7V to 3.6V
• Input Voltage Range: 0V to VCC
• Output Voltage Range: 0V to VCC
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Propagation Delay Time: 2.5ns (Max)
• Output Current: ±12mA
• Input Capacitance: 4pF (Typ)
• Output Capacitance: 6pF (Typ)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SN74LVTH241DBR has a total of 20 pins, which are assigned as follows:

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

Functional Features

• Tri-State Outputs: The SN74LVTH241DBR has tri-state outputs, allowing the device to be effectively disconnected from the bus when not in use.
• Output Enable Control: The OE pins control the output enable function for each set of inputs and outputs, providing flexibility in controlling the data flow.
• Logic Level Shifting: This IC can shift logic levels between different voltage domains, making it suitable for interfacing between devices operating at different voltage levels.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low Voltage Operation: Operates at a low supply voltage range of 2.7V to 3.6V, making it compatible with various low-power applications. - High-Speed Performance: Offers fast propagation delay time of 2.5ns (Max), enabling efficient data transmission. - Tri-State Outputs: Allows multiple devices to share a common bus without interfering with each other's operation.

Disadvantages: - Limited Output Current: The output current is limited to ±12mA, which may restrict its use in applications requiring higher current drive capabilities. - Input/Output Capacitance: The input and output capacitance values of 4pF and 6pF respectively may affect the overall system performance in high-frequency applications.

Working Principles

The SN74LVTH241DBR is a buffer/line driver IC that operates as a logic level shifter. It takes input signals from one voltage domain and shifts them to another voltage domain while maintaining signal integrity. The tri-state outputs allow the device to be enabled or disabled, effectively connecting or disconnecting the inputs and outputs from the bus.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SN74LVTH241DBR is commonly used in various applications, including:

1. Microcontroller Interfacing: It facilitates communication between microcontrollers operating at different voltage levels.
2. Memory Systems: It can be used in memory systems to interface between different memory modules or between memory and control circuits.
3. Data Communication: It is suitable for level shifting in data communication interfaces, such as UART, SPI, and I2C.
4. Industrial Automation: It finds applications in industrial automation systems where different devices with varying voltage requirements need to communicate.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN74LVTH241PW: TSSOP-20 package, same specifications as SN74LVTH241DBR.
2. SN74LVC244A: Octal buffer/line driver with 3-state outputs, operates at a lower voltage range of 1.65V to 5.5V.
3. SN74HCT541: Octal buffer/line driver with 3-state outputs, operates at a higher voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V.

These alternative models offer similar functionality but may have different voltage ranges, package types, or additional features.

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