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Texas Instruments SN74AHC240DW — Logic ICs

SN74AHC240DW 74AHC Buffer, Inverting, 2V-5.5V, 20-SOIC

MPNSN74AHC240DW
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Texas Instruments 74AHC series, SN74AHC240DW, Buffer, Inverting, 3-State output, 2V to 5.5V supply, 8mA output drive, 20-SOIC package, -40°C to 85°C operating temperature.

$1.37Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging20-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Series74AHC
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

SN74AHC240DW specifications
ParameterValue
Series74AHC
Logic typeBuffer, Inverting
Output type3-State
MountingSurface Mount
Supply voltage2V ~ 5.5V
Current - output high, low8mA, 8mA
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
PackageTube
Case20-SOIC (0.295\", 7.50mm Width)
Number of elements2
Number of bits per element4

Product details

2V to 5.5V supply — the bus-voltage decision

The Texas Instruments SN74AHC240DW is an octal inverting buffer with 3-state outputs from the 74AHC family.

Two elements, four bits each — the internal architecture

Two independent buffer elements, each handling four bits. The inverting logic means the output is the complement of the input — a detail that matters if you are replacing a non-inverting part and the firmware expects active-high enables.

Frequently asked questions

Is SN74AHC240DW obsolete?

No — the product status is Active. No discontinuation notice or last-time-buy has been issued for this order code.

Can SN74AHC240DW be used as a level shifter?

Yes, within limits — the 2V to 5.5V supply range allows the part to translate between 3.3V and 5V domains, but the 8mA output drive and inverting logic must match the target bus requirements.

What is the difference between SN74AHC240DW and SN74AHCT240DW?

The AHCT variant has TTL-compatible input thresholds, while the AHC version uses CMOS thresholds. For a 5V TTL bus the AHCT is the drop-in; for a pure CMOS or 3.3V rail the AHC is the correct choice. Both share the same 20-SOIC footprint.