ALS-series bus driver — active, Bulk
The SN74ALS996NT3: Marked as active in production status, this part remains a current catalog item from TI, not a discontinued or NRND device. The package is Bulk, meaning it ships as loose tubes or trays rather than tape-and-reel — typical for through-hole or larger surface-mount parts that go into prototype runs or low-volume production.
RoHS non-compliant — legacy BOM fit
The SN74ALS996NT3 is flagged as RoHS non-compliant. For a BOM that still specifies tin-lead solder or operates under a RoHS exemption (e.g., military, aerospace, or certain industrial equipment), this part fits without a process change. For RoHS-mandated builds, a lead-free ALS-series alternative would require a different order code.
As an active TI part in Bulk packaging, the SN74ALS996NT3 is sourced through authorized distribution channels. No stock-holding claim is made; each order is quoted individually.