1. General description

The 74HC244; 74HCT244 is an 8-bit buffer/line driver with 3-state outputs. The device can be

used as two 4-bit buffers or one 8-bit buffer. The device features two output enables (1OE and

2OE), each controlling four of the 3-state outputs. A HIGH on nOE causes the outputs to assume

a high-impedance OFF-state. Inputs include clamp diodes that enable the use of current limiting

resistors to interface inputs to voltages in excess of VCC.

2. Features and benefits

• Wide supply voltage range from 2.0 to 6.0 V

• CMOS low power dissipation

• High noise immunity

• Latch-up performance exceeds 100 mA per JESD 78 Class II Level B

• Input levels:

• For 74HC244: CMOS level

• For 74HCT244: TTL level

• Octal bus interface

• Non-inverting 3-state outputs

• Complies with JEDEC standards:

• JESD8C (2.7 V to 3.6 V)

• JESD7A (2.0 V to 6.0 V)

• ESD protection:

• HBM JESD22-A114F exceeds 2000 V

• MM JESD22-A115-A exceeds 200 V

• Multiple package options

• Specified from -40 °C to +85 °C and -40 °C to +125 °C