SN74ALS541-1DBRG4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

SN74ALS541-1DBRG4 is an octal buffer and line driver with 3-state outputs, featuring dual active-low output enables, 48 mA sink current, and 50 pF load capacitance. Available in 20-pin SOIC package with worldwide shipping.

OBSOLETEIntegrated CircuitVerified May 2026
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SN74ALS541-1DBRG4Small Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
20
Lifecycle
OBSOLETE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Temp Range
?°C to 70.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of SN74ALS541-1DBRG4?

  • Octal 3-state buffers with dual active-low output enable for flexible bus control
  • High sink current of 48 mA (IOL) supports demanding bus-driving applications
  • ALS-family logic with 50 pF load capacitance rating for reliable signal integrity at 5V
  • 20-pin SOIC (DBRG4) package enables compact PCB layouts with surface-mount assembly

What is SN74ALS541-1DBRG4 used for?

The SN74ALS541-1DBRG4 is well suited for driving high-capacitance data buses in industrial control systems, memory interfaces, and microprocessor peripherals where 5 V logic levels are required. Its dual output-enable inputs make it ideal for bidirectional bus arbitration circuits and multi-master memory systems. The unidirectional 8-bit architecture also serves address and data buffering in backplane designs where signal integrity over 50 pF loads is critical.

What are the specifications of SN74ALS541-1DBRG4?

YTEOL0
Additional FeatureWITH DUAL OUTPUT ENABLE
Control TypeENABLE LOW
Count DirectionUNIDIRECTIONAL
FamilyALS
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G20
Load Capacitance (CL)50pF
Logic IC TypeBUS DRIVER
Max I(ol)0.048A
Number of Bits8
Number of Functions1
Number of Ports2
Output Characteristics3-STATE
Output PolarityTRUE
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSSOP20,.3
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE, SHRINK PITCH
Packing MethodTR
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)NOT SPECIFIED
Power Supply Current-Max (ICC)25mA
Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup14ns
Propagation Delay (tpd)14ns
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)4.5V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)5V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyTTL
Temperature GradeCOMMERCIAL
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch0.65mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)NOT SPECIFIED
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
HTS Code8542.39.00.60

Where can I find the SN74ALS541-1DBRG4 datasheet?

SN74ALS541-1DBRG4 Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

What are equivalent replacements for SN74ALS541-1DBRG4?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum output sink current rating of the SN74ALS541-1DBRG4?

The SN74ALS541-1DBRG4 supports a maximum output low sink current (IOL) of 48 mA per output. This high sink capability makes the device suitable for driving heavily loaded bus lines, such as those with multiple receivers or long PCB traces presenting up to 50 pF capacitance.

How do the dual output-enable inputs work in the SN74ALS541-1DBRG4 and why does this matter for bus design?

The SN74ALS541-1DBRG4 has two independent active-low output-enable pins (OE1 and OE2); both must be asserted low simultaneously to enable the 8 outputs. This arrangement allows a single device to gate bus access from two different control sources — useful in multi-master or handshake-based backplane architectures operating at 5 V supply.

When is the SN74ALS541-1DBRG4 a better fit than an equivalent 74HC541 octal buffer?

The ALS variant operates at 5 V with guaranteed IOL of 48 mA and propagation delays typically under 11 ns, making it preferable to 74HC541 in legacy TTL-compatible systems that need higher drive strength or faster switching. The 74HC541 offers lower quiescent power but a lower IOL of around 25 mA at 5 V, so the ALS device is chosen when bus loading exceeds 25 mA or when TTL input threshold compatibility is required.

What PCB footprint does the DBRG4 package suffix correspond to, and how many pins does it have?

The DBRG4 suffix denotes a 20-pin Small Outline IC (SOIC) package with a 1.27 mm (50 mil) pin pitch and a body width of approximately 7.5 mm. The 20-pin SOIC footprint is a widely supported surface-mount land pattern compatible with standard IPC-7351 reflow soldering processes.

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