SN74BCT8244ADWE4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

Texas Instruments SN74BCT8244ADWE4 is an 8-channel non-inverting boundary scan buffer and line driver in BiCMOS, with 3-state outputs, 64 mA sink current, and 50 pF load capacity in a 24-pin SOIC package. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.

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Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
24
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 SN74BCT8244ADWE4?

  • 8-channel non-inverting 3-state bus driver with 64 mA output sink current for robust line driving on high-capacitance backplanes
  • Boundary scan (IEEE 1149.1 JTAG) compliant architecture enables in-system testability without physical test probes
  • BiCMOS BCT-family technology balances CMOS low power with bipolar output drive strength for 50 pF load capacitance per channel

What is SN74BCT8244ADWE4 used for?

The SN74BCT8244ADWE4 is suited for board-level bus driving and buffering in computing, networking, and telecommunications systems where IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan testability is required. Its 8-channel non-inverting 3-state architecture makes it effective for address and data bus isolation in DSP and microprocessor systems operating at 3.3 V or 5 V logic levels. The 24-pin SOIC package simplifies PCB routing for multi-channel bus expansion in industrial and embedded control boards.

What are the specifications of SN74BCT8244ADWE4?

YTEOL0
Control TypeENABLE LOW
Count DirectionUNIDIRECTIONAL
FamilyBCT/FBT
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G24
JESD-609 Codee4
Load Capacitance (CL)50pF
Logic IC TypeBOUNDARY SCAN BUS DRIVER
Max I(ol)0.064A
Number of Bits4
Number of Functions2
Number of Ports2
Output Characteristics3-STATE
Output PolarityTRUE
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSOP24,.4
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE
Packing MethodTUBE
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Power Supply Current-Max (ICC)52mA
Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup8.5ns
Propagation Delay (tpd)8.5ns
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)4.5V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)5V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyBICMOS
Temperature GradeCOMMERCIAL
Terminal FinishNICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch1.27mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)30
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
HTS Code8542.39.00.60

Where can I find the SN74BCT8244ADWE4 datasheet?

SN74BCT8244ADWE4 Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

What are equivalent replacements for SN74BCT8244ADWE4?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What output sink current does SN74BCT8244ADWE4 provide, and how does this compare to standard CMOS bus buffers?

The SN74BCT8244ADWE4 provides 64 mA maximum output sink current per channel, more than double the typical 24 mA of standard CMOS buffers. This higher drive strength allows the device to reliably drive 50 pF bus lines at fast switching speeds in backplane applications where long trace capacitance would degrade signal integrity with lower-drive devices.

How does boundary scan compliance in SN74BCT8244ADWE4 reduce testing cost in high-volume PCB manufacturing?

By adhering to IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary scan, the SN74BCT8244ADWE4 allows automated in-circuit testing through a 4-wire JTAG interface without bed-of-nails fixtures, cutting test fixture costs by hundreds to thousands of dollars per board design. Boundary scan enables interconnect testing across all 8 channels in under 1 ms per scan cycle in typical JTAG chains.

When should a designer use SN74BCT8244ADWE4 instead of an octal CMOS buffer like 74HC244 in a bus isolation application?

The SN74BCT8244ADWE4 is preferred over 74HC244 when JTAG boundary scan testability is required by the design spec, or when driving heavily loaded buses with 50 pF or more per line. Its BiCMOS outputs provide 64 mA sink current versus the 74HC244 maximum of 25 mA, supporting faster edge rates on capacitive loads and longer PCB traces in 24-pin SOIC form factor.

What load capacitance does SN74BCT8244ADWE4 support per channel, and what PCB trace lengths does this imply?

The SN74BCT8244ADWE4 is rated for 50 pF load capacitance per output channel, which corresponds to PCB traces of approximately 25 to 30 cm on standard FR4 at typical trace capacitance of 1.5 to 2 pF per cm. For longer backplane traces, external series termination resistors of 33 to 100 ohm can be added to reduce reflections while maintaining acceptable drive margins.

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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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