SN74ABT646PWIn StockTexas Instruments
SN74ABT646PW is a high-speed octal bus transceiver with 3-state outputs by Texas Instruments, featuring bidirectional data flow and non-inverting operation. Key specs: 8-bit bus transceiver, 3-state outputs, ABT logic family with 3.3V/5V compatibility, TSSOP-24 package. From $1.10, in stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
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- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- N/A
- Price
- From $1.0975(MOQ 1)
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- High-speed ABT logic family with typical propagation delay of 3.8ns for fast data transfer
- Octal (8-bit) bidirectional bus transceiver with 3-state outputs for bus isolation
- Compatible with both 3.3V and 5V logic levels for flexible mixed-voltage system design
- Output enable and direction control pins for full bidirectional flow management
- Low power consumption with CMOS technology in a compact TSSOP-24 package
Applications
The SN74ABT646PW is widely used in microprocessor and microcontroller bus interface applications where bidirectional data transfer between two buses is required. It is commonly deployed in memory bus buffering, data bus expansion, and backplane interconnects in industrial control systems and computing platforms. The device is also suited for level translation between 3.3V and 5V logic domains in mixed-voltage PCB designs.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SN74ABT646PW and what does it do?
The SN74ABT646PW is an octal (8-bit) bus transceiver with 3-state outputs from Texas Instruments' ABT logic family. It enables bidirectional data transfer between two buses using a direction control pin (DIR) and an output enable pin (OE), supporting non-inverting signal transmission at high speed.
What voltage levels does the SN74ABT646PW support?
The SN74ABT646PW operates with a supply voltage (VCC) of 4.5V to 5.5V and is designed to interface with both 3.3V and 5V logic signals. Its ABT family design allows it to accept 3.3V-level inputs while being powered at 5V, making it ideal for mixed-voltage system designs.
What package does the SN74ABT646PW come in?
The SN74ABT646PW is housed in a 24-pin TSSOP (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package), which provides a compact footprint suitable for space-constrained PCB designs. The 'PW' suffix in the part number specifically denotes this TSSOP-24 package.
What are typical applications for the SN74ABT646PW?
Typical applications include microprocessor data bus buffering, memory interface expansion, and backplane bus management in industrial and computing systems. It is also commonly used for bidirectional level shifting between 3.3V and 5V logic domains and in multi-card bus architectures requiring signal isolation and direction control.
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