CD74HC366EG4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock

CD74HC366EG4 is a hex inverting buffer with 3-state outputs in a 16-pin DIP package by Texas Instruments. Key specs: 2 V to 6 V supply, 6 channels, tri-state output control. From $0.40, in stock with worldwide shipping.

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CD74HC366EG4Dual-In-Line Packages
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Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Dual-In-Line Packages
Pin Count
16
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
RoHS
Compliant
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What are the key features of CD74HC366EG4?

  • Hex inverting buffer with 3-state output enable for bus-sharing and multi-master data line architectures
  • Wide supply voltage of 2 V to 6 V supporting both 3.3 V and 5 V digital logic systems
  • 16-pin DIP through-hole package ideal for prototyping and low-volume production boards

What is CD74HC366EG4 used for?

CD74HC366EG4 is used in bus interface circuits where multiple drivers share a common data line, with the 3-state outputs allowing only one driver active at a time to prevent bus contention. It serves as an inverting line driver in memory address demultiplexing, display segment driving, and I/O port expansion for microcontrollers. The 16-pin DIP package supports breadboard assembly and hand-soldering for quick prototyping.

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)

Where can I find the CD74HC366EG4 datasheet?

CD74HC366EG4 Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

What are equivalent replacements for CD74HC366EG4?

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for CD74HC366EG4:

CD74HC366EE4Texas Instruments

Bus Driver, HC/UH Series, 1-Func, 6-Bit, Inverted Output, CMOS, PDIP16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes CD74HC366EG4 different from CD74HC04E for bus driver applications?

CD74HC366EG4 features 3-state (tri-state) outputs controlled by an output enable pin, allowing the device to disconnect from a shared bus when not active. CD74HC04E is a simple hex inverter with always-active outputs, making it unsuitable for multi-driver bus configurations. The 3-state feature of CD74HC366EG4 is essential for 6-bit bidirectional bus interfaces.

How many inverting buffer channels does CD74HC366EG4 provide and what package does it use?

CD74HC366EG4 provides 6 independent inverting buffer channels with 3-state outputs in a 16-pin DIP package. All 6 channels share a common output enable control input, so all buffers are enabled or tri-stated simultaneously, which simplifies bus arbitration logic in 6-bit wide data bus designs.

At what supply voltage does CD74HC366EG4 operate, and what input logic levels does it accept?

CD74HC366EG4 operates from 2 V to 6 V supply voltage, with CMOS-compatible input thresholds at approximately 50% of VCC. At 5 V, the VIH minimum is 3.5 V and VIL maximum is 1.0 V, providing good noise margin. At 3.3 V supply, thresholds scale proportionally to maintain CMOS noise immunity of at least 0.5 V margin.

In which system bus expansion scenarios is CD74HC366EG4 preferred over a non-inverting buffer like CD74HC365?

CD74HC366EG4 is chosen when the downstream logic requires an inverted signal polarity, such as active-low chip select expansion or LED segment driving where sink-current drive with inverted data is needed. In contrast, CD74HC365 passes data non-inverted. Both share the same 6-channel 3-state structure and 16-pin DIP footprint, so swapping between them requires only firmware or logic inversion adjustments.

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About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (TI) is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. TI designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing chips used in industrial, automotive, consumer, communications, and enterprise systems.

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