| Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Series | 74VHCV |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 1 (Unlimited) |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
| Package / Case | 20-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) |
| Mfr | Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) |
| Input Type | - |
| Output Type | 3-State |
| Number of Elements | 1 |
| Supplier Device Package | 20-TSSOPB |
| Number of Bits per Element | 8 |
| Voltage - Supply | 1.8V ~ 5.5V |
| Current - Output High, Low | 16mA, 16mA |
| Logic Type | Buffer, Non-Inverting |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Product Status | Active |
| Base Product Number | 74VHCV541 |
| Standard Package | 2,500 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTSUS | 8542.39.0001 |
74VHCV541FT CMOS octal bus buffer 3-State Output
The 74VHCV541FT from Toshiba is an advanced high-speed CMOS octal bus buffer with non-inverting, 3-state outputs, housed in a compact 20-pin TSSOP (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package) . Fabricated with silicon-gate CMOS technology, it achieves high-speed operation comparable to Bipolar Schottky TTL while maintaining the low power dissipation characteristic of CMOS . This device is designed for wide operating voltage range from 1.8V to 5.5V, making it ideal for interfacing between different logic families in mixed-voltage systems . It features Schmitt-trigger inputs with hysteresis, which squares up slowly changing input signals and provides enhanced noise immunity.
The 74VHCV541FT is engineered for signal buffering, bus driving, and interface isolation across a wide range of digital systems. Its primary uses are in industrial automation and control systems, such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), for driving control signals and isolating I/O modules . It is also ideal for automotive electronics, including infotainment systems, body control modules, and sensor interfaces, where its AEC-Q100 qualification ensures reliability . Furthermore, it finds applications in telecommunications equipment (routers, switches), consumer electronics (set-top boxes, gaming consoles), and general-purpose digital logic circuits requiring high-speed, low-power bus management .
Alternative Schmitt trigger buffers
● SN74LVC541APW (Texas Instruments): A popular octal buffer with 3-state outputs from the LVC family, operating from 1.65V to 3.6V and featuring 5V tolerant inputs, suitable for lower voltage core logic interfaces .
● MC74VHC541DTG (ON Semiconductor): A functionally equivalent octal buffer from the VHC family, providing similar wide voltage operation (2.0V to 5.5V) and high-speed performance, serving as a common second-source option .
● 74AHC541PW,118 (NXP Semiconductors): An Advanced High-speed CMOS (AHC) octal buffer, offering improved speed over standard HC logic and compatibility with 3.3V and 5V systems, available in a TSSOP-20 package .
● CD74HC541M96 (Texas Instruments): A classic HC-family octal buffer, providing a cost-effective solution for general-purpose bus driving in 2V to 6V systems, though with slightly slower speed compared to VHC variants.