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SN74AC08DR  

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The SN74AC08DR is a high-speed quad 2-input AND gate integrated circuit (IC) manufactured by Texas Instruments. It belongs to the 74AC series of logic devices, which are designed for high-speed operation and low power consumption. Here's a brief description, features, and applications of the SN74AC08DR:

Description:

The SN74AC08DR is a quad 2-input AND gate, which means it contains four independent AND gate circuits in a single 14-pin dual-in-line package (DIP). Each AND gate has two input terminals and one output terminal. When both inputs of an AND gate are HIGH (logic 1), the output is also HIGH. If either or both inputs are LOW (logic 0), the output will be LOW.

Features:

1. High-speed operation: The SN74AC08DR is designed for fast switching, making it suitable for high-speed digital applications.
2. Low power consumption: The device operates with low power, which is beneficial for battery-powered or power-sensitive applications.
3. Wide supply voltage range: It supports a supply voltage range of 2V to 6V, making it versatile for various applications.
4. TTL compatible: The SN74AC08DR is compatible with TTL (transistor-transistor logic) systems, allowing easy integration with other TTL components.
5. High noise immunity: The device offers good noise immunity, ensuring reliable operation in noisy environments.

Applications:

1. Digital logic circuits: The SN74AC08DR can be used to build various digital logic circuits, such as combinational and sequential circuits, for applications like control systems, data processing, and signal routing.
2. Logic expansion: It can be used to expand the logic capabilities of existing systems by adding more AND gates as needed.
3. Signal processing: The device can be used in signal processing applications, such as filtering, modulation, or demodulation, where AND gates are required for specific operations.
4. Microcontroller interfacing: The SN74AC08DR can be used to interface microcontrollers with other digital components, enabling complex operations and control.
5. Test and measurement equipment: It can be used in test and measurement equipment to perform various logic operations and signal analysis tasks.

In summary, the SN74AC08DR is a versatile, high-speed quad 2-input AND gate IC from Texas Instruments that offers low power consumption, wide supply voltage range, and TTL compatibility. It is suitable for a wide range of digital logic applications, including control systems, signal processing, and interfacing with microcontrollers.

SN74AC08DR Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for SN74AC08DR

Datasheets :

SN54/74AC08      

HTML Datasheet :

SN54/74AC08      

PCN Design/Specification :

Design 25/Feb/2022