1 Features

• Operating voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V

• TTL-compatible Schmitt-trigger inputs support slow

and noisy input signals

• Continuous ±24mA output drive at 5V

• Supports up to ±75mA output drive at 5V

in short bursts

• Drives 50Ω transmission lines

• Fast operation with delay of 9.6ns max (VCC = 5V,

CL = 50pF

2 Applications

• Drive an indicator LED

• Level-shift using open-drain outputs

• Control a relay

3 Description

The SN74ACT8541 contains eight independent

buffers with 3-state outputs and Schmitt-trigger inputs.

All channels can be simultaneously forced into the

high-impedance state using either of the output

enable inputs (OE1 or OE2).