Dual buffer with 3-state outputs — the 74LVC2G126DCTRG4
Each of the two elements handles one bit, delivering 32 mA source and sink drive per channel across a supply range of 1.65 V to 5.5 V.
If your design lives in a climate-controlled rack, the commercial-grade sibling may save a few cents, but for outdoor telecom, engine bay, or factory-floor duty, this temperature grade is the one that avoids a field failure.
SM8 package — footprint and routing
The SM8 package (8-lead SSOP/MSOP with 2.80 mm body width) is a compact surface-mount footprint suited for dense PCBs. The 0.65 mm pin pitch is fine for hand-assembly but benefits from a solder stencil for reflow. No exposed thermal pad here — dissipation is through the leads, so keep the trace width adequate for the 32 mA per channel if both buffers are active simultaneously.
No last-time-buy risk to plan for on this order code.
