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SN74LS242D

Texas Instruments

0℃~+70℃ 15mA 24mA 4.75V~5.25V 74LS Bidirectional Schmitt trigger Tri-State SOIC-14 Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers

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DatasheetJLCPCBLCSCti/SN74LS242D
Category
Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers
Package
SOIC-14
Pins
5

Overview

The SN74LS242D is a buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceiver made by Texas Instruments in a SOIC-14 package with 14 pins. 0℃~+70℃ 15mA 24mA 4.75V~5.25V 74LS Bidirectional Schmitt trigger Tri-State SOIC-14 Buffers, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (74xx:74LS242, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_SO:SO-14_3.9x8.65mm_P1.27mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C3755399).

Symbol

OEa1A03A14A25A36GND7B38B29B110B011OEb13VCC14
74xx:74LS242From KiCad's library

Footprint

1234567891011121314
Package_SO:SO-14_3.9x8.65mm_P1.27mmFrom KiCad's library

Parameters

8
Channel Type
Bidirectional
Current - Output High(IOH)
15mA
Current - Output Low(IOL)
24mA
Input type
Schmitt trigger
Logic Family
74LS
Operating Temperature
0℃~+70℃
Voltage - Supply
4.75V~5.25V
output type
Tri-State

Order codes

1

Pinout

14
The pins of the SN74LS242D
PinNameType
1OEaInput
2NCNot connected
3A0Input
4A1Input
5A2Input
6A3Input
7GNDPower in
8B3Tri-state
9B2Tri-state
10B1Tri-state
11B0Tri-state
12NCNot connected
13OEbInput
14VCCPower in

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the SN74LS242D?

Yes. The symbol is 74xx:74LS242 and the footprint Package_SO:SO-14_3.9x8.65mm_P1.27mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the SN74LS242D?

SOIC-14, with 14 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the SN74LS242D datasheet?

Texas Instruments publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the SN74LS242D?

JLCPCB lists it as part C3755399, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the SN74LS242D?

Parts like it in the library: the CD74HC243M96 by Texas Instruments, the MC74VHCT50AD by onsemi, the TC74HCT7007AF-ELF by Toshiba and the CD4041UBM96 by Texas Instruments. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

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