74HC541 3-State Octal Buffer & Line Driver IC – DIP-20 Through-Hole

The 74HC541 is an 8-bit non-inverting buffer and line driver IC featuring 3-state outputs. It is designed for applications where multiple digital devices share a common data bus. The high-impedance output state allows the device to be electrically disconnected from the bus when disabled.

This 20-pin through-hole IC is suitable for digital logic circuits, microcontroller interfaces, data buffering, bus isolation, and signal level interfacing. It provides eight independent buffered channels with two output-enable controls.

Features of  74HC541 3-State Octal Buffer & Line Driver IC

• 8-bit octal buffer and line driver
• Non-inverting logic outputs
• 3-state output configuration
• Two active-low output-enable inputs
• 20-pin DIP through-hole package
• Suitable for digital signal buffering and bus interfacing
• High-impedance outputs when disabled
• Suitable for microcontroller and logic-level applications
• Low-power CMOS logic technology
• Easy to use in breadboard and through-hole PCB designs

Specifications of 74HC541 3-State Octal Buffer & Line Driver IC

• IC: 74HC541
• Function: Octal Buffer / Line Driver
• Channels: 8
• Logic Type: Non-Inverting
• Output Type: 3-State
• Control Inputs: 2 × Output Enable
• Package: DIP-20
• Mounting: Through-Hole
• Technology: CMOS
• Pins: 20

Applications

• Digital logic circuits
• Microcontroller interface
• Data bus buffering
• Address and data line buffering
• Signal isolation
• Logic-level interfacing
• Parallel data transmission
• Memory and peripheral interfaces
• Breadboard and DIY electronics projects

 Pinout configuration

 Datasheet

Package Contains

• 3 × 74HC541 Octal Buffer & Line Driver IC – DIP-20 Through-Hole