FAST CMOS OCTAL BUFFER/LINE DRIVER The IDT74FCT244 is a high-speed octal buffer/line driver manufactured by Integrated Device Technology (IDT). Below are its specifications, descriptions, and features:
### **Specifications:**
- **Logic Family:** FCT (Fast CMOS TTL-Compatible)
- **Number of Channels:** 8 (Octal)
- **Input/Output Type:** 3-State
- **Supply Voltage (Vcc):** 4.5V to 5.5V
- **Operating Temperature Range:** Commercial (0°C to +70°C) / Industrial (-40°C to +85°C)
- **Propagation Delay:** Typically 4.5ns (max 7.5ns)
- **Output Drive Capability:** ±24mA (balanced output drive)
- **Input Logic Levels:** TTL-Compatible (0.8V max for LOW, 2.0V min for HIGH)
- **Power Dissipation:** Low power consumption (CMOS technology)
### **Descriptions:**
The IDT74FCT244 is an octal buffer and line driver designed for high-speed bus interface applications. It features 3-state outputs for bus-oriented systems, allowing multiple devices to share a common bus without interference. The device is optimized for low power and high speed while maintaining TTL compatibility.
### **Features:**
- **High-Speed Operation:** Optimized for fast signal propagation.
- **3-State Outputs:** Allows bus sharing in multi-drop applications.
- **TTL-Compatible Inputs/Outputs:** Ensures compatibility with TTL logic levels.
- **Balanced Output Drive:** ±24mA current capability for driving heavily loaded buses.
- **ESD Protection:** Improved electrostatic discharge (ESD) robustness.
- **Low Power Consumption:** CMOS technology reduces power dissipation.
- **Industrial Temperature Support:** Available in extended temperature ranges.
This device is commonly used in memory interfacing, data buffering, and bus driving applications.
(Note: Always refer to the official datasheet for precise specifications.)
