Supply range — bridging 3.3V and 5V without a level shifter
The 2V to 5.5V supply range means this buffer can operate on a 3.3V rail and still accept or drive 5V-tolerant logic levels, or run straight from an unregulated 5V supply. That flexibility saves a dedicated level-translator IC when mixing voltage domains on a mixed-signal board or a legacy bus interface.
Output drive — 16 mA sink and source
Each output is rated for 16 mA source and 16 mA sink at the rated supply voltage. This is enough to drive a handful of CMOS logic inputs, an LED indicator, or a short PCB trace without an external buffer. Budget the total package current — 8 outputs × 16 mA = 128 mA theoretical max — against the package's thermal limits in the 20-SOIC at 125°C ambient.
Package and assembly — 20-SOIC on Tape & Reel
The 20-SOIC footprint is a standard JEDEC outline — no exotic land pattern required.
