CD74HC368E Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
The CD74HC368E is a hex inverting tri-state buffer and bus driver in the high-speed CMOS HC family from Texas Instruments. It provides six active-low enabled inverting buffers with 50pF load drive capability in a through-hole 16-pin PDIP package. Available from authorized distributors with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- CD74HC368E Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.7079(MOQ 100)
- Temp Range
- -55.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of CD74HC368E?
- Six independent inverting tri-state buffers allow flexible signal inversion and bus isolation in a single package
- Active-low enable inputs with two separate groups provide independent control over subsets of the six buffer channels
- High-speed CMOS HC family ensures fast switching with low static power consumption across 2V–6V supply range
- Through-hole 16-pin PDIP package enables easy prototyping, breadboard use, and direct replacement of legacy 74HC368 ICs
What is CD74HC368E used for?
The CD74HC368E is used for driving and inverting logic signals on shared data and address buses in microprocessor-based systems, CPLD/FPGA expansion boards, and digital control circuits. Its inverting tri-state outputs and two separate enable groups make it useful for bus isolation, signal multiplexing, and level-driven enable schemes in multi-board communication backplanes. The device also serves as a direct drop-in replacement for legacy 74HC368 and 74LS368 hex inverting buffer ICs in industrial automation and test equipment maintenance.
What are the specifications of CD74HC368E?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 15 |
| Additional Feature | ONE FUNCTION WITH TWO BITS |
| Control Type | ENABLE LOW |
| Count Direction | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Family | HC/UH |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50pF |
| Logic IC Type | BUS DRIVER |
| Max I(ol) | 0.006A |
| Number of Bits | 4 |
| Number of Functions | 6 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Output Characteristics | 3-STATE |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP16,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Packing Method | TUBE |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 0.16mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 32ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 160ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 2V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 4.5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | MILITARY |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.90 |
| Country of Origin | Malaysia, Mexico |
Where can I find the CD74HC368E datasheet?
CD74HC368E Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Texas Instruments
What are equivalent replacements for CD74HC368E?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many buffers does the CD74HC368E contain and are they inverting?
The CD74HC368E contains six independent inverting tri-state buffers. Each buffer produces a logic-inverted output relative to its input, and all outputs can be disabled to a high-impedance state using the active-low enable inputs, enabling safe sharing of a common bus among multiple drivers.
How are the enable inputs organized on the CD74HC368E?
The CD74HC368E organizes its six buffers into two groups, each controlled by a separate active-low output enable pin. This 'one function with two bits' architecture allows two subsets of channels to be enabled or tri-stated independently, offering flexible bus partitioning in system designs with multiple signal sources.
What supply voltage does the CD74HC368E support?
The CD74HC368E belongs to the HC/UH CMOS family and operates over a supply voltage range of approximately 2V to 6V. This wide range makes it compatible with both 3.3V microcontroller systems and legacy 5V TTL logic boards, and it accepts TTL-compatible input levels at 5V supply.
Is the CD74HC368E compatible with 74LS368 or 74HCT368 devices?
The CD74HC368E is functionally compatible with the 74LS368 and 74HCT368 hex inverting buffers and can serve as a drop-in replacement in many designs. However, note that HC inputs have higher switching thresholds than HCT when powered at 5V, so in TTL-to-CMOS interface applications, the HCT variant may be preferred for guaranteed TTL input level compatibility.
What package does the CD74HC368E use?
The CD74HC368E is available in a 16-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package) through-hole package. This standard DIP16 footprint is compatible with breadboards, IC sockets, and through-hole PCBs, making it convenient for prototyping, educational use, and maintenance replacement of legacy logic ICs in existing equipment.
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