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HD74HC244RPEL

Manufacturer: RENESAS, HITACHI, HIT

Octal Buffers/Line Drivers/Line Receivers (with noninverted 3-state outputs)

Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
HD74HC244RPEL RENESAS, HITACHI, HIT 22704 In Stock

Description and Introduction

Octal Buffers/Line Drivers/Line Receivers (with noninverted 3-state outputs) The HD74HC244RPEL is a high-speed CMOS octal bus buffer manufactured by Hitachi (now part of Renesas Electronics). Here are its key specifications:

1. **Logic Type**: Octal Bus Buffer/Line Driver  
2. **Technology**: High-Speed CMOS (HC)  
3. **Number of Channels**: 8  
4. **Voltage Supply Range**: 2V to 6V  
5. **Output Current**: ±6mA (at 4.5V supply)  
6. **Propagation Delay**: 12ns (typical at 5V)  
7. **Operating Temperature Range**: -40°C to +85°C  
8. **Package**: 20-pin plastic DIP (Dual In-line Package)  
9. **Input/Output Compatibility**: TTL levels  
10. **Tri-State Outputs**: Yes (3-state outputs for bus-oriented applications)  

These specifications are based on Hitachi's datasheet for the HD74HC244RPEL.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

Octal Buffers/Line Drivers/Line Receivers (with noninverted 3-state outputs)# Technical Documentation: HD74HC244RPEL Octal Bus Buffer/Line Driver

## 1. Application Scenarios

### 1.1 Typical Use Cases

The HD74HC244RPEL is an octal bus buffer/line driver with 3-state outputs, primarily employed in digital systems where signal buffering, isolation, and bus driving capabilities are required. Key applications include:

 Bus Interface Buffering : The device serves as an interface between microprocessors/microcontrollers and peripheral devices, preventing bus loading issues. Each of the eight channels provides non-inverting buffering with high-current output capability (typically 6 mA at 4.5V VCC), making it suitable for driving multiple TTL inputs or transmission lines.

 Memory Address/Data Line Driving : In memory-intensive systems, the HD74HC244RPEL buffers address and data lines between CPU and memory modules (SRAM, DRAM, Flash). The 3-state outputs allow multiple devices to share common buses without contention during inactive periods.

 Backplane Driving : The component's symmetrical output impedance and balanced propagation delays (typically 8 ns at 25°C with 50 pF load) make it effective for driving signals across backplanes in industrial control systems and telecommunications equipment.

 Signal Isolation and Fanout Expansion : When a single signal source must drive multiple destinations, the device provides clean signal replication while maintaining signal integrity through controlled output characteristics.

### 1.2 Industry Applications

 Industrial Automation : Used in PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) for I/O expansion modules, where it buffers sensor signals and actuator control lines. The device's operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and robust ESD protection (typically 2000V HBM) suit harsh industrial environments.

 Telecommunications Equipment : Employed in line card designs for signal conditioning between framer chips and physical layer interfaces. The balanced output characteristics help maintain signal integrity in high-density telecom backplanes.

 Automotive Electronics : Limited applications in non-critical systems where buffering of control signals between ECUs (Electronic Control Units) is required. Note that automotive-grade variants with extended temperature ranges are preferred for mission-critical applications.

 Test and Measurement Equipment : Used in signal path conditioning for digital multimeters, logic analyzers, and protocol testers where clean signal reproduction with minimal added jitter is essential.

 Consumer Electronics : Found in set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and smart home controllers for bus expansion and peripheral interfacing.

### 1.3 Practical Advantages and Limitations

 Advantages: 
-  High-Speed Operation : Typical propagation delay of 8 ns at VCC=4.5V enables operation in systems with clock frequencies up to 50 MHz
-  Low Power Consumption : CMOS technology provides typical static current of 4 μA, significantly lower than LSTTL equivalents
-  Wide Operating Voltage : 2V to 6V supply range allows compatibility with 3.3V and 5V systems
-  Balanced Outputs : Symmetrical output impedance minimizes signal reflections in transmission line applications
-  Output Current Capability : Can source/sink up to 6 mA while maintaining valid logic levels

 Limitations: 
-  Limited Drive Capability : Not suitable for directly driving heavy loads (>50 pF) over long distances without termination
-  No Internal Pull-ups : Requires external resistors for open-drain applications
-  Simultaneous Switching Noise : When multiple outputs switch simultaneously, ground bounce can affect adjacent quiet channels
-  ESD Sensitivity : While protected to industry standards, requires proper handling during assembly
-  Thermal Considerations : Maximum power dissipation of 500 mW may require thermal management in high-ambient-temperature applications

## 2. Design Considerations

### 2.1 Common Design Pitfalls and Solutions

 Simultaneous Switching Output (SSO) Noise: 
-  Problem :

Alternative Part Number

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  • CD74HC244E --: Equivalent HC-series octal buffer/line driver with 3-state outputs, pin-compatible and suitable as a drop-in replacement.
  • MC74HC244AN --: Pin-compatible 74HC244 octal buffer with equivalent electrical characteristics, different naming series makes it easy to distinguish.
  • SN74HC244DWR --: Same 74HC244 octal buffer/line driver function in a wide-body SOIC package, widely available and pin-compatible in function.
  • MC74HC244ADWR2G --: Equivalent 74HC244 octal buffer with 3-state outputs, direct functional replacement in SOIC-20 package.
  • 74HC244D,653 --: Standard 74HC244 octal buffer/line driver in SOIC-20, same logic family and function as the original.

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