SN74ALS241CNS Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
SN74ALS241CNS is an octal bus buffer and line driver with 3-state outputs from Texas Instruments in a 20-pin SOIC package, operating on 5 V supply with ALS-TTL speed and low power. It features active-low output enable control and non-inverting buffers for driving high-capacitance bus loads. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 20
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- SN74ALS241CNS Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Octal non-inverting buffer with 3-state outputs enabling multiple devices to share a common data bus without signal contention
- Advanced Low-power Schottky (ALS) logic family offering improved speed over LS-TTL while significantly reducing power consumption
- Active-low output enable (OE) control supporting bus isolation and data direction management in bidirectional bus designs
- 20-pin SOIC surface-mount package providing robust drive capability for high-capacitance bus loads in digital systems
Applications
The SN74ALS241CNS is used as a data bus buffer and line driver in microprocessor and digital control systems requiring non-inverting 8-bit parallel data transmission across shared TTL buses. Its 3-state output capability allows it to serve as an interface between CPU address buses and peripheral devices in address demultiplexing circuits. The device is also widely used in industrial automation controllers, communication backplanes, and test and measurement equipment where ALS-TTL logic speed and low power consumption are required.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the function of the SN74ALS241CNS?
The SN74ALS241CNS is an octal non-inverting buffer and line driver with 3-state outputs. It drives eight data lines with buffered, non-inverted outputs that can be enabled or placed into high-impedance state, making it ideal for bus driving in microprocessor systems.
What logic family does the SN74ALS241CNS belong to?
The SN74ALS241CNS belongs to the ALS (Advanced Low-power Schottky) TTL logic family, which provides faster propagation delay than standard LS-TTL while consuming less power, making it suitable for high-performance 5 V digital systems.
What package does the SN74ALS241CNS come in?
The SN74ALS241CNS comes in a 20-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package, a compact surface-mount format suitable for automated PCB assembly, providing a smaller footprint than the through-hole DIP version while maintaining 5 V TTL compatibility.
How does the 3-state output of the SN74ALS241CNS benefit bus designs?
The 3-state outputs allow the SN74ALS241CNS to disconnect its outputs from the bus when not selected, preventing bus contention when multiple drivers share the same data or address lines. The active-low OE pin controls this high-impedance state for clean bus management.
What are common applications for the SN74ALS241CNS?
Common uses include microprocessor data bus buffering, address bus isolation between CPU and peripherals, FPGA I/O expansion, memory interfacing in 5 V TTL systems, and industrial control panel data management, where 8-bit parallel buffering with bus isolation is required.
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