The SN74LVC162244AZRDR from Texas Instruments is a high-performance non-inverting buffer integrated circuit designed to address critical signal integrity and drive strength challenges in modern digital systems. This device belongs to the Logic - Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers category within the broader Integrated Circuits family, specifically engineered to provide robust signal buffering and line driving capabilities in low-voltage applications.
Functionally, this IC operates as a 16-bit buffer with non-inverting logic, organized as four elements with 4 bits per element, making it ideal for applications requiring signal amplification, isolation, and fan-out expansion without logic inversion. The device features 3-state outputs that enable multiple devices to share common bus lines, providing essential flexibility in complex digital architectures where bus contention must be avoided. With impressive output drive capabilities of 12mA for both high and low states, it effectively handles capacitive loads and long trace lengths that would otherwise degrade signal quality.
The SN74LVC162244AZRDR is housed in a compact 56-BGA Microstar Junior package measuring 7x4.5mm, utilizing surface mount technology that addresses space constraints in densely populated PCB designs. This miniaturized packaging is particularly valuable in portable electronics, embedded systems, and applications where board real estate is at a premium. The device operates across a wide supply voltage range of 1.65V to 3.6V, making it compatible with modern low-power digital systems including 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V logic families, while its extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C ensures reliable performance in industrial and automotive environments.
As part of the 74LVC series, this buffer is fully RoHS3 compliant, meeting current environmental standards for lead-free manufacturing. The device excels in applications such as memory address and data buffering, clock distribution networks, bus interface level translation, I/O expansion, and signal conditioning between different logic families. Its compatibility with various voltage domains makes it particularly useful in mixed-voltage system designs where interface protection and signal integrity are paramount.
Equivalent and alternative models include the SN74LVC162244A (standard version without specific package suffix), SN74ALVC162244 (advanced low-voltage CMOS variant), 74LVCH162244 (similar functionality with different performance characteristics), and competing manufacturers' equivalents such as NXP's 74LVC162244 series and ON Semiconductor's equivalent buffer solutions. The base product number 74LVC162244 encompasses various package and temperature grade options that may serve as suitable alternatives depending on specific application requirements.
SN74LVC162244AZRDR Key Technical Attributes
SN74LVC162244AZRDR
56-BGA Microstar Junior (7x4.5)
1.65V ~ 3.6V Supply Voltage
SN74LVC162244AZRDR Packing Size
The SN74LVC162244AZRDR is packaged in a compact 56-ball Microstar Junior Ball Grid Array (BGA), measuring 7mm by 4.5mm. This surface-mount package is designed for automated assembly and efficient thermal management, supporting robust connections with its advanced ball grid layout and facilitating excellent heat dissipation. The packing is tape & reel, suitable for high-speed machine insertion and volume manufacturing.
SN74LVC162244AZRDR Application
This buffer is widely used in digital systems to improve signal integrity by managing voltage levels, driving memory interfaces, and supporting logic expansion in embedded controllers, industrial automation, computing hardware, and high-speed data communications. Its non-inverting, multi-element design makes it ideal for buses that require robust, reliable logic buffering.
SN74LVC162244AZRDR Features
The SN74LVC162244AZRDR offers four independent, non-inverting buffer elements, each with 4-bit capability. Its output is 3-state for flexible signal isolation and bus interfacing. The device supports high-speed logic operations with a supply voltage range from 1.65V to 3.6V and delivers strong output currents of up to 12mA for both high and low logic levels. Temperature range extends from -40°C to 85°C (TA), enabling use in demanding environments. The buffer supports active bus hold, improved noise immunity, and low power consumption, fitting next-generation logic platforms.
SN74LVC162244AZRDR Quality and Safety Features
This IC is ROHS3 compliant, ensuring adherence to strict global environmental and safety standards. Its robust BGA package offers excellent mechanical reliability, efficient thermal dissipation, and superior pin contact durability, minimizing the risk of failure due to heat or vibration. Texas Instruments’ quality assurance processes and strict manufacturing standards further reinforce product safety and reliability.
SN74LVC162244AZRDR Compatibility
Designed to be compatible with multiple logic families, the SN74LVC162244AZRDR readily integrates into systems utilizing the TI 74LVC series. Its standard electrical characteristics and footprint simplify interchangeability with similar buffer/driver ICs, making replacement or upgrade convenient in legacy and new designs.
SN74LVC162244AZRDR Datasheet PDF
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