SN74LS240N Inverting Buffer IC – Essential Replacement for Arcade & Pinball Machines
The SN74LS240N is a reliable, industry-standard integrated circuit commonly found on the logic boards of classic arcade cabinets and pinball machines. This octal inverting buffer features 3-state outputs, making it a critical component for data bus control and signal buffering in a wide range of vintage and modern game room electronics. Whether you're restoring a beloved classic or troubleshooting a malfunctioning board, having this chip on hand is a must for any serious technician or hobbyist.
Housed in a standard 20-pin DIP (PDIP) package, the SN74LS240N is easy to work with and compatible with a broad range of circuit board sockets found in popular pinball and arcade hardware. Its Low-power Schottky (LS) design ensures stable performance and compatibility with TTL logic systems used throughout the golden age of arcade and pinball manufacturing.
- IC Type: Octal Inverting Buffer with 3-State Output
- Logic Family: 74LS (Low-Power Schottky TTL)
- Package: 20-Pin DIP (PDIP)
- Configuration: 2 Elements, 4 Bits per Element
- Output Type: 3-State for bus-compatible applications
- Widely used in classic arcade and pinball machine logic boards
- Direct drop-in replacement for compatible 74LS240 sockets
- LocationNumber:
- 002
- StockDescription1:
- 74LS240
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