The MC74HC368N is an integrated circuit (IC) component that belongs to the HC family of high-speed CMOS logic devices. It is specifically designed to provide a high-performance solution for a wide range of digital logic applications. The IC is commonly used as a hex buffer or line driver.
Key Features:
1. Hex Buffer/Line Driver: The MC74HC368N IC incorporates six non-inverting buffers, making it suitable for applications requiring multiple buffer outputs or line driving capabilities.
2. High-Speed Operation: The IC operates at high speeds, allowing for efficient data transfer and processing. It has a typical propagation delay of only 13 nanoseconds, ensuring rapid signal transmission.
3. Wide Operating Voltage Range: The MC74HC368N supports a broad voltage supply range from 2 to 6 volts. This flexibility makes it compatible with a variety of power sources and allows for use in different systems.
4. CMOS Logic Technology: This IC utilizes complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, which offers advantages such as low power consumption, high noise immunity, and a wide operating temperature range.
5. Balanced Propagation Delays: Each buffer within the IC features balanced propagation delay and transition times. This ensures that the outputs do not introduce any significant time delays relative to each other, enhancing signal integrity.
6. Multiple Output Enable Inputs: The MC74HC368N provides multiple active-high output enable (OE) inputs that allow for individual control of each buffer
