8-bit bus transceiver for 5 V backplanes
Output drive is rated at 15 mA sourcing and 24 mA sinking per channel. Supply range is 4.5 V to 5.5 V. Operating temperature is limited to 0°C to 70°C, so this part is intended for indoor, temperature-controlled environments — office equipment, benchtop instruments, and telecom racks with active cooling. It is not rated for industrial enclosures or outdoor deployment.
Output drive and bus loading
The 15 mA high-level and 24 mA low-level output current ratings define the drive capability.
Lifecycle and compliance
This is a key advantage for sustaining a BOM line that requires the through-hole DIP footprint — many 74ALS parts have migrated to surface-mount only, but this variant is still being manufactured. ROHS3 compliance is confirmed, covering the ten restricted substances plus the four phthalates. No separate lead-free conversion is needed; the part ships compliant for EU and global markets.
Sourcing and availability
Because the lifecycle is Active, there is no LTB risk and no need to stockpile against an obsolescence event — normal procurement cycles apply.