What this bus transceiver does on the board
The CY74FCT163500CPVCT is a Cypress FCT-series bus transceiver — a 16-bit bidirectional buffer designed to drive backplane or memory-array lines where signal integrity matters more than raw speed. The FCT family runs at TTL-compatible levels, so it mates directly with legacy 5 V logic without level shifters, though the supply rail is typically 5 V.
Active status — no LTB worry, but watch the RoHS flag
It is RoHS non-compliant, meaning lead-bearing solder finish on the leads.
Sourcing this part — what to expect
Because the CY74FCT163500CPVCT is active but RoHS non-compliant, it's not on every distributor's shelf. We source it to order through our independent distribution network, confirming availability and current pricing at quote time. If you're filling a BOM line for a legacy board that needs this exact order code, send an RFQ — we'll check the channel for date code and quantity that matches your build window.
