1 Features

? Wide operating range of 1.65V to 5.5V

? 5.5V tolerant input pins

? Single-supply voltage translator (refer to LVxT

Enhanced Input Voltage):

– Up translation:

? 1.2V to 1.8V

? 1.5V to 2.5V

? 1.8V to 3.3V

? 3.3V to 5.0V

– Down translation:

? 5.0V, 3.3V, 2.5V to 1.8V

? 5.0V, 3.3V to 2.5V

? 5.0V to 3.3V

? Up to 150Mbps with 5V or 3.3V VCC

? Supports standard function pinout

? Latch-up performance exceeds 250mA

per JESD 17

? Operating ambient temperature: -55°C to +125°C

? Supports defense and aerospace applications:

– Controlled baseline

– One assembly and test site

– One fabrication site

– Extended product life cycle

– Product traceability

2 Applications

? Digital signage

? Controlling an indicator LED

? Increase the number of outputs on a

microcontroller

3 Description

The SN74LV8T244-EP is an octal buffer with 3-

state outputs and Schmitt-trigger inputs. The device

is configured into two banks of four drivers, each

controlled by an output enable pin.

The input is designed with a reduced threshold circuit

to support up translation when the supply voltage

is larger than the input voltage. Additionally, the 5V

tolerant input pins enable down translation when the

input voltage is larger than the supply voltage. The

output level is always referenced to the supply voltage

(VCC) and supports 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, and 5V CMOS

levels.