The SN74HCT541DW is an integrated circuit (IC) component that belongs to the HCT series from Texas Instruments. It is a non-inverting octal buffer and line driver with 3-state outputs, widely used in digital and communication systems. This IC is housed in a small form-factor SOIC-20 package, providing compactness and versatility.
One of the key features of the SN74HCT541DW is its 3-state outputs. This means that each of the eight buffer outputs can be in one of three states: high logic level (H), low logic level (L), or high impedance (Z). The high impedance state enables multiple devices to share the same bus line without any conflicts, resulting in efficient communication between different components.
Another notable feature of this IC is its non-inverting functionality. The input data is buffered and then transmitted to the outputs without any inversion of logic levels. This feature ensures compatibility with other non-inverting components and simplifies system design.
The SN74HCT541DW operates on a wide supply voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V, making it compatible with various power sources. It also offers a Schmitt-trigger input, which provides hysteresis and enables reliable and noise-immune operation, especially in the presence of slow-changing input signals.
Additionally, this IC has a high-speed operation with a maximum propagation delay of 14ns
