MC74ACT125MEL

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Logic Buffer/Driver
• Characteristics: High-speed, low-power, quad buffer/driver
• Package: SOIC-14
• Essence: The MC74ACT125MEL is a quad buffer/driver designed for high-speed logic level translation. It operates at a voltage range of 2V to 6V and provides non-inverting outputs.
• Packaging/Quantity: The MC74ACT125MEL is available in tape and reel packaging with a quantity of 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Logic Family: ACT
• Number of Buffers/Drivers: 4
• Input Voltage Range: 0V to VCC
• Output Voltage Range: 0V to VCC
• Operating Voltage Range: 2V to 6V
• Propagation Delay Time: 5 ns (typical)
• Output Current: ±24 mA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MC74ACT125MEL has a standard pin configuration for a SOIC-14 package. The pinout is as follows:

__ __ Y1 | 1 14 | VCC Y2 | 2 13 | A1 GND | 3 12 | A2 Y3 | 4 11 | A3 Y4 | 5 10 | OE B1 | 6 9 | B2 B3 | 7 8 | B4 ‾‾ ‾‾

Functional Features

• Quad non-inverting buffer/driver
• High-speed operation
• Low power consumption
• Logic level translation capability
• Wide operating voltage range

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-speed performance allows for efficient data transfer.
• Low power consumption helps in reducing overall system power requirements.
• Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in various applications.
• Logic level translation capability enables interfacing between different voltage domains.

Disadvantages

• Limited number of buffers/drivers (4) may not be sufficient for complex systems requiring more I/Os.
• Propagation delay time of 5 ns may not be suitable for ultra-high-speed applications.

Working Principles

The MC74ACT125MEL operates as a non-inverting buffer/driver. It takes the input signal and amplifies it to provide a high-level output signal. The device is designed to operate at high speeds while consuming low power. It can translate logic levels between different voltage domains, making it suitable for use in mixed-voltage systems.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MC74ACT125MEL finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Digital Communication: Used in communication systems for logic level translation between different voltage domains.
2. Industrial Automation: Employed in industrial control systems for buffering and driving signals between different components.
3. Automotive Electronics: Utilized in automotive applications for logic level translation and signal amplification.
4. Consumer Electronics: Integrated into consumer electronic devices for efficient data transfer and voltage level conversion.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN74ACT125: Similar quad buffer/driver IC from Texas Instruments.
2. CD74ACT125: Quad buffer/driver IC from Texas Instruments with similar specifications.
3. 74HCT125: Quad buffer/driver IC from NXP Semiconductors with compatible pin configuration and functionality.

These alternative models offer similar features and can be used as substitutes for the MC74ACT125MEL in various applications.

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