SN74LVC244QAPWRQ1 - Auto 8-Bit 3-State Buffer | TI
MPN: SN74LVC244QAPWRQ1 β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.52 | $0.52 |
| 10 | $0.47 | $4.70 |
| 100 | $0.38 | $38.00 |
| 500 | $0.31 | $155.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.26 | $260.00 |
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SN74LVC244QAPWRQ1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Logic Function | Octal buffer/driver, non-inverting, 3-state |
| Bits per Element | 2 elements x 4 bit (8 total) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.65 V to 3.6 V |
| Output Type | 3-State, non-inverting |
| Output Enable | 2 independent OE inputs (one per 4-bit section) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 automotive grade |
| Technology | LVC CMOS |
| Input Type | CMOS/TTL-compatible |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Package | 20-TSSOP (PW) |
| Packing | Tape & Reel |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL level] |
| Series | 74LVC (LVC-Q1) |
| Output Drive Current | [DATA_NEEDED: IOH/IOL values] |
SN74LVC244QAPWRQ1 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | OE1 β Output enable 1 (low = outputs active) |
| Pin 2 | 1A1 β Data input A1 |
| Pin 3 | 2Y4 β 3-state output Y4 of section 2 |
| Pin 4 | 1A2 β Data input A2 |
| Pin 5 | 2Y3 β 3-state output Y3 of section 2 |
| Pin 6 | 1A3 β Data input A3 |
| Pin 7 | 2Y2 β 3-state output Y2 of section 2 |
| Pin 8 | 1A4 β Data input A4 |
| Pin 9 | 2Y1 β 3-state output Y1 of section 2 |
| Pin 10 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 11 | 2A1 β Data input A1 of section 2 |
| Pin 12 | 1Y4 β 3-state output Y4 of section 1 |
| Pin 13 | 2A2 β Data input A2 of section 2 |
| Pin 14 | 1Y3 β 3-state output Y3 of section 1 |
| Pin 15 | 2A3 β Data input A3 of section 2 |
| Pin 16 | 1Y2 β 3-state output Y2 of section 1 |
| Pin 17 | 2A4 β Data input A4 of section 2 |
| Pin 18 | 1Y1 β 3-state output Y1 of section 1 |
| Pin 19 | OE2 β Output enable 2 (low = outputs active) |
| Pin 20 | VCC β Power supply, 1.65 V to 3.6 V |
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
SN74LVC244QAPWRQ1 is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Control Module, Industrial PLC I/O Buffering, Automotive Gateway Module, Infotainment Display Control, Battery Management System, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Automotive Body Control Module
In automotive body control modules, the SN74LVC244QAPWRQ1 buffers GPIO outputs from the microcontroller driving relays, lamps, and door actuators. Its AEC-Q100 qualification and -40C to +125C range guarantee reliability across harsh under-hood and cabin environments. The 3-state outputs let multiple modules share diagnostic bus lines, while Ioff partial-power-down protection prevents back-powering the MCU rail during sleep modes, preserving quiescent-current budgets critical for battery drain compliance.
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Industrial PLC I/O Buffering
In programmable logic controllers, the SN74LVC244QAPWRQ1 strengthens 3.3 V MCU signals before they drive opto-isolators or line receivers on the I/O backplane. The wide -40C to +125C rating suits unconditioned industrial cabinets, and the two independent OE pins allow one half of the buffer to be tri-stated during configuration while the other remains active. At 3.3 V the LVC CMOS technology delivers low quiescent current, reducing heat inside sealed enclosures with passive cooling.
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Automotive Gateway Module
Gateway modules that bridge CAN, LIN, and Ethernet domains use the SN74LVC244QAPWRQ1 to buffer chip-select, interrupt, and reset lines between host processors and network transceivers. The octal organization covers a full byte-width control bus in one TSSOP-20 footprint, and 3-state outputs permit sharing boot-configuration straps between the MCU and JTAG/debug connectors. According to TI datasheet Rev. D, the device maintains 3-state outputs across the full 1.65 V to 3.6 V VCC range, simplifying multi-rail designs.
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Infotainment Display Control
Head-unit and cluster display boards use the SN74LVC244QAPWRQ1 to buffer backlight enable, panel reset, and fan-control signals from the graphics SoC. Because display boards mix 1.8 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V domains, the 3-state outputs allow shared control lines to be released during boot until the SoC firmware claims them. The AEC-Q100 rating covers the elevated ambient temperatures inside sealed dashboards, where 85C-rated commercial parts would lose margin.
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Battery Management System
In BMS slave boards, the SN74LVC244QAPWRQ1 buffers cell-monitor chip-select and balance-control signals from the pack controller. Its Ioff circuitry ensures the buffer does not leak current into the MCU rail when the section is powered down for low-power standby, protecting the precision of pack-current leakage measurements. The -40C to +125C range covers cell-contact environments, and the TSSOP-20 package fits the dense stacked PCBs typical of module-level BMS designs.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Bench instruments and automated test equipment use the SN74LVC244QAPWRQ1 to buffer relay-drive and multiplexer-select lines from a controller FPGA or MCU. The 3-state outputs let multiple controller cards share a common backplane signal set without bus contention, and pin-for-pin LVC244 interchangeability across TI, NXP, and TI commercial grades simplifies sourcing during supply disruptions. Low propagation delay at 3.3 V keeps control timing deterministic across channel counts.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | SN74LVC244AQPWRQ1 | SN74LVC244APWR | 74LVC244APW,118 | 74ALVC244PW,118 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 20-TSSOP (PW) | 20-TSSOP (PW) - same | 20-TSSOP (PW) - same | 20-TSSOP (SOT360-1) - same footprint | 20-TSSOP (SOT360-1) - same footprint |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Supply Voltage | 1.65 V to 3.6 V | 1.65 V to 3.6 V | 1.65 V to 3.6 V | 1.65 V to 3.6 V | 1.65 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | Yes | Yes | No | No (standard grade) | No (standard grade) |
| Output Type | 3-State, non-inverting | 3-State, non-inverting | 3-State, non-inverting | 3-State, non-inverting | 3-State, non-inverting |
| Output Enable | 2 independent OE pins | 2 OE pins | 2 OE pins | 2 OE pins | 2 OE pins |
| Approx. Price (qty 1) | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.25 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- AEC-Q100 automotive qualification (vs SN74LVC244APWR)
- Same footprint as standard grade (vs SN74LVC244APWLE)
- Second-source availability (vs 74LVC244APW,118)
Design Notes
Decouple VCC (pin 20) with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within 2 mm of the pin, plus a bulk 4.7 uF capacitor per octal buffer cluster. Simultaneous switching of eight outputs causes transient supply currents; insufficient decoupling shows up as glitches on neighboring logic. Per TI CMOS logic application guidance, keep the ground return path short and use a solid ground plane.
OE pins must never float. During power-up, undriven OE can leave outputs in an indeterminate state, causing bus contention on shared lines. Use a 10 k-ohm pull-up to VCC on both OE1 and OE2 so outputs default to 3-state, then drive OE low from firmware once VCC and the bus are stable. Also confirm unused inputs are tied to VCC or GND, not left floating, per standard CMOS practice.
LVC buffers dissipate negligible power at moderate switching rates, but at heavy capacitive loads (for example, eight outputs driving 100 pF each at 50 MHz) dynamic power P = C*V^2*f can approach several hundred milliwatts. The TSSOP-20 theta_JA is roughly 100 C/W, so verify junction temperature stays below 125C in high-switching-rate designs; a short ground pour under the package provides adequate spreading.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualification per TI SN74LVC244A-Q1 datasheet Rev. D. RoHS compliance per standard TI 74LVC-Q1 offering; REACH and halogen details not stated in provided data.
