74F244 Octal Buffer/Line Driver with Tri-State Outputs
The National Semiconductor 74F244 is a high-performance TTL Logic 74F Series Octal Buffer and Line Driver, purpose-built to keep your game room electronics running reliably. Whether you're restoring a classic arcade cabinet, maintaining a pinball machine, or servicing other coin-operated equipment, this IC is a trusted component for driving data and control lines with precision and stability. Its tri-state outputs make it ideal for bus-oriented systems commonly found in arcade and pinball PCBs.
Engineered to handle the demanding signal environments found inside arcade and pinball hardware, the 74F244 features input clamp diodes that limit high-speed termination effects — helping to protect your boards from signal noise and voltage spikes during intense gameplay. A go-to replacement part for technicians and restorers working on a wide range of game room electronics.
- Manufacturer: National Semiconductor | Series: TTL Logic 74F
- Configuration: Octal (8-channel) Buffer and Line Driver
- Tri-State outputs for easy bus interface integration
- Output sink current: 64 mA
- Output source current: 12 mA
- Input voltage range: -0.5 V to 7 V
- Input current range: -30 mA to 5 mA
- Storage temperature range: -65°C to 150°C
- Input clamp diodes for high-speed termination protection
- Manufacturer Part Number: 74F244PC
- LocationNumber:
- 002
- StockDescription1:
- OCTAL BUFFER
- StockDescription2:
- N/A
- StockDescription3:
- N/A
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