74FCT octal buffer — what it is and where it fits
The CY74FCT541ATSOCT is a single-element, 8-bit non-inverting buffer from the 74FCT logic family, with 3-state outputs. It operates from a 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply and is specified across -40°C to 85°C.
Output drive and bus interface
Rated output drive is 32 mA source and 64 mA sink per channel. The 3-state outputs let you disable the bus when another device drives it.
Package and footprint
Housed in a 20-SOIC wide-body package (0.295" body width, 7.50 mm), the CY74FCT541ATSOCT uses a surface-mount footprint compatible with industry-standard SOIC-20 land patterns. The wide-body variant provides better thermal dissipation than the narrow SOIC for continuous high-drive operation.
Lifecycle and sourcing posture
This part carries an Active lifecycle status per the manufacturer, so there is no last-time-buy or end-of-life pressure for current designs.
