Dual buffer with 3-state outputs — what the 32 mA drive and wide supply range mean for your bus
Each of the two elements handles one bit, and the 3-state control lets you disconnect the outputs from the bus when the line is idle — essential for shared data buses where multiple drivers must not fight each other. The 32 mA output drive per channel (both source and sink) gives you enough current to drive a modest backplane or a bank of LED indicators without an external transistor, though the 32 mA figure is the rated maximum at the output pin, not a continuous load — derate for ambient temperature and package dissipation. At 1.8 V the drive current drops, but the logic levels stay compatible with low-voltage cores.
SM8 package — footprint and layout notes
The 74LVC2G241DCTRE4 comes in an SM8 package, which is TI's designation for an 8-lead SSOP/MSOP with a 2.80 mm body width. The 8-LSSOP and 8-MSOP footprints are interchangeable for this part, so you can use either land pattern. The small body (0.110" wide) saves board area compared to a standard SOIC-8, but the fine pitch (0.65 mm typical) demands careful solder paste stencil design to avoid bridging. Surface-mount assembly is standard; no thermal pad or exposed paddle to worry about.
The base product number is 74LVC2G241, so any suffix variant (e.g., different package or tape/reel option) shares the same die and logic core.