SN74HC368NIn StockTexas Instruments
SN74HC368N is a hex inverting buffer and line driver IC by Texas Instruments, featuring high-speed CMOS logic with 3-state outputs and two active-low output-enable inputs. Key specs: 6-channel inverting outputs, 2V–6V supply voltage, propagation delay of 7ns at 5V. From $0.18, in stock with worldwide shipping.
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- Texas Instruments
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- Datasheet
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- Price
- From $0.1786(MOQ 19)
- RoHS
- Compliant
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- 3–7 business days
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Key Features
- Hex inverting buffer with 3-state outputs for bus-oriented applications
- Wide supply voltage range of 2V to 6V for flexible system integration
- High-speed CMOS logic with propagation delay as low as 7ns at 5V
- Two independent active-low output-enable inputs for flexible control
- Compatible with TTL inputs and LSTTL logic levels
- Low power consumption with CMOS technology
Applications
SN74HC368N is widely used in digital bus systems, data multiplexing, and memory address decoding applications where inverting buffering and signal isolation are required. Its 3-state outputs make it ideal for shared bus architectures in microprocessor-based systems, embedded controllers, and industrial automation equipment. The device is also commonly used in signal conditioning, level translation between logic families, and driving transmission lines in communication interfaces.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SN74HC368N and what does it do?
The SN74HC368N is a hex inverting buffer and line driver IC from Texas Instruments. It provides six inverting buffer channels with 3-state outputs, controlled by two active-low output-enable inputs. It operates across a supply voltage range of 2V to 6V and is designed for high-speed CMOS applications requiring bus interface and signal buffering.
What are the key electrical specifications of the SN74HC368N?
The SN74HC368N operates from a supply voltage (VCC) of 2V to 6V. It features a propagation delay of approximately 7ns at 5V, output current capability of ±25mA, and input voltage levels compatible with TTL and LSTTL logic. Maximum operating frequency exceeds 50MHz, making it suitable for high-speed digital designs.
What package does the SN74HC368N come in?
The SN74HC368N is available in a 16-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-line Package) through-hole package, making it easy to use in prototyping and breadboard designs. Texas Instruments also offers equivalent devices in smaller surface-mount packages such as SOIC and SSOP for space-constrained PCB layouts.
What are common applications for the SN74HC368N?
Common applications include digital bus buffering and isolation, address decoding in microprocessor systems, data multiplexing, memory interface circuits, and driving transmission lines. Its 3-state outputs make it especially useful in shared bus architectures where multiple devices share a common data or address bus.
What are suitable replacements or alternatives to the SN74HC368N?
Compatible alternatives include the SN74HCT368N (TTL-compatible input thresholds), SN74LS368AN (low-power Schottky version), and SN74AHC368 (advanced CMOS with faster speed). Devices from other manufacturers such as the 74HC368 from NXP Semiconductors or ON Semiconductor are also functionally equivalent and pin-compatible.
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