74LCX244 — Low Voltage Buffer/Line Driver with 5V Tolerant Inputs and Outputs
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74LCX244 Rev. 1.12.1
February 2009
74LCX244
Low Voltage Buffer/Line Driver with 5V Tolerant
Inputs and Outputs
Features
5V tolerant inputs and outputs
2.3V to 3.6V VCC specifications provided
6.5ns tPD max. (VCC = 3.3V), 10µA ICC max.
Power down high impedance inputs and outputs
Supports live insertion/withdrawal(1)
±24mA output drive (VCC = 3.0V)
Latch-up performance exceeds 500mA
ESD performance:
Human body model > 2000V
Machine model > 200V
Leadless DQFN package
Note:
1. To ensure the high-impedance state during power up
or down, OE should be tied to VCC through a pull-up
resistor: the minimum value or the resistor is
determined by the current-sourcing capability of the
driver.
General Description
The LCX244 contains eight non-inverting buffers with
3-STATE outputs. The device may be employed as a
memory address driver, clock driver and bus-oriented
transmitter/receiver. The LCX244 is designed for low
voltage (2.5V or 3.3V) VCC applications with capability of
interfacing to a 5V signal environment.
The LCX244 is fabricated with an advanced CMOS tech-
nology to achieve high speed operation while maintain-
ing CMOS low power dissipation.
Ordering Information
Note:
2. DQFN package available in Tape and Reel only.
Device also available in Tape and Reel. Specify by appending suffix letter “X” to the ordering number.
All packages are lead free per JEDEC: J-STD-020B standard.
Order Number
Package
Number Package Description
74LCX244WM M20B 20-Lead Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC), JEDEC MS-013, 0.300" Wide
74LCX244SJ M20D 20-Lead Small Outline Package (SOP), EIAJ TYPE II, 5.3mm Wide
74LCX244BQX(2) MLP20B 20-Terminal Depopulated Quad Very-Thin Flat Pack No Leads (DQFN),
JEDEC MO-241, 2.5 x 4.5mm
74LCX244MSA MSA20 20-Lead Shrink Small Outline Package (SSOP), JEDEC MO-150, 5.3mm Wide
74LCX244MTC MTC20 20-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package (TSSOP), JEDEC MO-153,
4.4mm Wide
Implements proprietary noise/EMI reduction circuitry
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Connection Diagram
Pin Assignments for SOIC, SOP, SSOP, and TSSOP
Pad Assignments for DQFN
(Top Through View)
Pin Description
Logic Diagram
Truth Tables
H = HIGH Voltage Level
L = LOW Voltage Level
X = Immaterial
Z = High Impedance
Pin Names Description
OE1, OE23-STATE Output Enable Inputs
I0–I7Inputs
O0–O7Outputs
Inputs Outputs
OE1In(Pins 12, 14, 16, 18)
LL L
LH H
HX Z
Inputs Outputs
OE2In(Pins 3, 5, 7, 9)
LL L
LH H
HX Z
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device. The device may not function or be
operable above the recommended operating conditions and stressing the parts to these levels is not recommended.
In addition, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions may affect device reliability.
The absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only.
Note:
3. IO Absolute Maximum Rating must be observed.
Recommended Operating Conditions(4)
The Recommended Operating Conditions table defines the conditions for actual device operation. Recommended
operating conditions are specified to ensure optimal performance to the datasheet specifications. Fairchild does not
recommend exceeding them or designing to absolute maximum ratings.
Note:
4. Unused inputs must be held HIGH or LOW. They may not float.
Symbol Parameter Rating
VCC Supply Voltage –0.5V to +7.0V
VIDC Input Voltage –0.5V to +7.0V
VODC Output Voltage
Output in 3-STATE –0.5V to +7.0V
Output in HIGH or LOW State(3) –0.5V to VCC + 0.5V
IIK DC Input Diode Current, VI < GND –50mA
IOK DC Output Diode Current
VO < GND –50mA
VO > VCC +50mA
IODC Output Source/Sink Current ±50mA
ICC DC Supply Current per Supply Pin ±100mA
IGND DC Ground Current per Ground Pin ±100mA
TSTG Storage Temperature –65°C to +150°C
Symbol Parameter Min. Max. Units
VCC Supply Voltage
Operating 2.0 3.6 V
Data Retention 1.5 3.6
VIInput Voltage 0 5.5 V
VOOutput Voltage
3-STATE 0 5.5 V
HIGH or LOW State 0 VCC
IOH / IOL Output Current
VCC = 3.0V–3.6V ±24 mA
VCC = 2.7V–3.0V ±12
VCC = 2.3V–2.7V ±8
TAFree-Air Operating Temperature –40 85 °C
Δt / ΔV Input Edge Rate, VIN = 0.8V–2.0V, VCC = 3.0V 0 10 ns / V
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DC Electrical Characteristics
Note:
5. Outputs disabled or 3-STATE only.
AC Electrical Characteristics
Note:
6. Skew is defined as the absolute value of the difference between the actual propagation delay for any two separate
outputs of the same device. The specification applies to any outputs switching in the same direction, either HIGH-to-
LOW (tOSHL) or LOW-to-HIGH (tOSLH).
Symbol Parameter VCC (V) Conditions
TA =40°C to +85°C
UnitsMin. Max.
VIH HIGH Level Input Voltage 2.3–2.7 1.7 V
2.7–3.6 2.0
VIL LOW Level Input Voltage 2.3–2.7 0.7 V
2.7–3.6 0.8
VOH HIGH Level Output Voltage 2.3–3.6 IOH = –100µA VCC – 0.2 V
2.3 IOH = –8mA 1.8
2.7 IOH = –12mA 2.2
3.0 IOH = –18mA 2.4
IOH = –24mA 2.2
VOL LOW Level Output Voltage 2.3–3.6 IOL = 100µA 0.2 V
2.3 IOL = 8mA 0.6
2.7 IOL = 12mA 0.4
3.0 IOL = 16mA 0.4
IOL = 24mA 0.55
IIInput Leakage Current 2.3–3.6 0 VI 5.5V ±5.0 µA
IOZ 3-STATE Output Leakage 2.3–3.6 0 VO 5.5V,
VI = VIH or VIL
±5.0 µA
IOFF Power-Off Leakage Current 0 VI or VO = 5.5V 10 µA
ICC Quiescent Supply Current 2.3–3.6 VI = VCC or GND 10 µA
3.6V VI, VO 5.5V(5) ±10
ΔICC Increase in ICC per Input 2.3–3.6 VIH = VCC – 0.6V 500 µA
Symbol Parameter
TA = –40°C to +85°C, RL = 500Ω
Units
VCC = 3.3V ± 0.3V,
CL = 50pF
VCC = 2.7V,
CL = 50pF
VCC = 2.5V ± 0.2V,
CL = 30pF
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
tPHL, tPLH Propagation Delay,
Data to Output
1.5 6.5 1.5 7.5 1.5 7.8 ns
tPZL, tPZH Output Enable Time 1.5 8.0 1.5 9.0 1.5 10.0 ns
tPLZ, tPHZ Output Disable Time 1.5 7.0 1.5 8.0 1.5 8.4 ns
tOSHL, tOSLH Output to Output Skew(6) 1.0 ns
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Dynamic Switching Characteristics
Capacitance
Symbol Parameter VCC (V) Conditions
TA = 25°C
UnitTypical
VOLP Quiet Output Dynamic Peak VOL 3.3 CL = 50pF, VIH = 3.3V, VIL = 0V 0.8 V
2.5 CL = 30pF, VIH = 2.5V, VIL = 0V 0.6
VOLV Quiet Output Dynamic Valley VOL 3.3 CL = 50pF, VIH = 3.3V, VIL = 0V –0.8 V
2.5 CL = 30pF, VIH = 2.5V, VIL = 0V –0.6
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical Units
CIN Input Capacitance VCC = Open, VI = 0V or VCC 7.0 pF
COUT Output Capacitance VCC = 3.3V, VI = 0V or VCC 8.0 pF
CPD Power Dissipation Capacitance VCC = 3.3V, VI = 0V or VCC, f = 10MHz 25.0 pF
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AC Loading and Waveforms (Generic for LCX Family)
Figure 1. AC Test Circuit (CL includes probe and jig capacitance)
Waveform for Inverting and Non-Inverting Functions
Propagation Delay. Pulse Width and trec Waveforms
3-STATE Output Low Enable and
Disable Times for Logic
3-STATE Output High Enable and
Disable Times for Logic
Setup Time, Hold Time and Recovery Time for Logic
trise and tfall
Figure 2. Waveforms (Input Characteristics; f = 1MHz, tr = tf = 3ns)
Test Switch
tPLH, tPHL Open
tPZL, tPLZ 6V at VCC = 3.3 ± 0.3V
VCC x 2 at VCC = 2.5 ± 0.2V
tPZH, tPHZ GND
Symbol
VCC
3.3V ± 0.3V 2.7V 2.5V ± 0.2V
Vmi 1.5V 1.5V VCC / 2
Vmo 1.5V 1.5V VCC / 2
VxVOL + 0.3V VOL + 0.3V VOL + 0.15V
VyVOH – 0.3V VOH – 0.3V VOH – 0.15V
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Schematic Diagram (Generic for LCX Family)
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Tape and Reel Specification
Tape Format for DQFN
Tape Dimension inches (millimeters)
Reel Dimensions inches (millimeters)
Package Designator Tape Section Number of Cavities Cavity Status Cover Tape Status
BQX Leader (Start End) 125 (typ.) Empty Sealed
Carrier 3000 Filled Sealed
Trailer (Hub End) 75 (typ.) Empty Sealed
Tape SizeABCDNW1W2
12mm 13.0 (330.0) 0.059 (1.50) 0.512 (13.00) 0.795 (20.20) 2.165 (55.00) 0.488 (12.4) 0.724 (18.4)
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Physical Dimensions
Figure 3. 20-Lead Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC), JEDEC MS-013, 0.300" Wide
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without notice. Please note the revision and/or date on the drawing and contact a Fairchild Semiconductor representative to verify or
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0.10 C
C
A
SEE DETAIL A
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
A) THIS PACKAGE CONFORMS TO JEDEC
MS-013, VARIATION AC, ISSUE E
B) ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
C) DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD
FLASH OR BURRS.
E) LANDPATTERN STANDARD: SOIC127P1030X265-20L
PIN ONE
INDICATOR
0.25
110
BCA
M
20 11
B
X 45°
SEATING PLANE
GAGE PLANE
DETAIL A
SCALE: 2:1
SEATING PLANE
LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDATION
F) DRAWING FILENAME: MKT-M20BREV3
0.65
1.27
2.25
9.50
13.00
12.60
11.43
7.60
7.40
10.65
10.00
0.51
0.35 1.27
2.65 MAX
0.30
0.10
0.33
0.20
0.75
0.25
(R0.10)
(R0.10)
1.27
0.40
(1.40)
0.25
D) CONFORMS TO ASME Y14.5M-1994
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Physical Dimensions (Continued)
Figure 4. 20-Lead Small Outline Package (SOP), EIAJ TYPE II, 5.3mm Wide
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Physical Dimensions (Continued)
Figure 5. 20-Terminal Depopulated Quad Very-Thin Flat Pack No Leads (DQFN), JEDEC MO-241, 2.5 x 4.5mm
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Physical Dimensions (Continued)
Figure 6. 20-Lead Shrink Small Outline Package (SSOP), JEDEC MO-150, 5.3mm Wide
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without notice. Please note the revision and/or date on the drawing and contact a Fairchild Semiconductor representative to verify or
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Physical Dimensions (Continued)
Figure 7. 20-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package (TSSOP), JEDEC MO-153, 4.4mm Wide
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