Nexperia USA Inc. 74LVC2G241GS,115

Overview

74LVC2G241GS,115 from Nexperia is a dual non-inverting 3-state buffer/line driver in XSON8 (SOT1203) package, operating from 1.65 V to 5.5 V supply. It features independent active-low (1OE) and active-high (2OE) enable controls, ±24 mA output drive at 3.0 V, Schmitt-trigger inputs for noise immunity, and 5 V-tolerant I/O for mixed-voltage interfacing in industrial control and sensor interface circuits.

For engineers reviewing the 74LVC2G241GS,115 datasheet, 74LVC2G241GS,115 pinout, 74LVC2G241GS,115 application, or 74LVC2G241GS,115 equivalent, this device serves as a compact voltage-level translating buffer with IOFF power-down protection, high-impedance control per channel, and guaranteed operation from –40 °C to +125 °C.

Technical Context

The 74LVC2G241GS implements two independent non-inverting buffers, each with dedicated output-enable logic: 1OE is active LOW, 2OE is active HIGH-enabling asymmetric control in bus arbitration or bidirectional data routing. All inputs incorporate Schmitt-trigger action, providing hysteresis of typically 0.3 V at 3.3 V, improving noise rejection against slow-rising signals.

IOFF circuitry ensures outputs are disabled and leakage-limited (<±2 μA) when VCC = 0 V, preventing backflow current during partial power-down. Input tolerance up to 5.5 V allows direct connection to 5 V logic while powered from 1.65–5.5 V supplies-making it suitable for level translation between legacy and low-voltage subsystems without external biasing.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XSON8 package (SOT1203): 1.35 mm × 1.0 mm × 0.35 mm body, no leads, 8-terminal surface-mount with wettable flanks; pin 1 index located at lower-left corner below marking "V1".

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar dual 3-state buffer applications.

Compared with SN74LVC2G241DSFR and 74LVC2G241GN,115, the 74LVC2G241GS,115 offers optimal balance of thermal performance (250 mW Ptot), smallest manufacturable XSON8 variant with wettable flanks for automated optical inspection, and lowest typical supply current (0.1 μA), making it preferred for battery-powered industrial edge nodes.

Availability

74LVC2G241GS,115 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial sensor interfaces, automotive body control modules, portable medical diagnostics, and smart home hub signal routing requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for 74LVC2G241GS,115 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Nexperia is a global semiconductor expert delivering high-performance, reliable, and energy-efficient logic, analog, and discrete components - spun off from NXP in 2017 and headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands.

The 74LVC series targets low-voltage, high-speed general-purpose logic applications with industry-leading power efficiency, robust ESD performance, and wide supply flexibility - designed specifically for space- and power-constrained embedded systems.

FAQ

What is the maximum output current per channel at 1.8 V supply?

At VCC = 1.8 V, the 74LVC2G241GS,115 delivers ±12 mA (sink/source) while maintaining VOL ≤ 0.45 V and VOH ≥ 1.2 V, as specified in Table 7 for VCC = 1.65 V to 1.95 V conditions. This is sufficient to drive two 74LVC inputs or a 100 Ω termination line.

Can 1OE and 2OE be tied together for simultaneous control?

Yes - tying 1OE (active LOW) and 2OE (active HIGH) together requires an inverter or level-shifting gate to ensure complementary logic states. Direct connection causes conflict: if driven LOW, Buffer 1 enables while Buffer 2 disables; if driven HIGH, Buffer 1 disables while Buffer 2 enables. Use separate control lines or add a NOT gate for synchronized operation.

Does the device support hot insertion when VCC is unpowered?

Yes - the IOFF circuit actively disables outputs and limits leakage to <±2 μA when VCC = 0 V, even with inputs or outputs biased to 5.5 V. This protects downstream circuitry during live insertion into powered backplanes or hot-swap I/O cards, meeting IEC 61000-4-2 surge immunity requirements.

How does Schmitt-trigger input behavior affect timing parameters?

Schmitt-trigger inputs do not alter propagation delay (tpd) or enable/disable times - those values are measured using standard VIH/VIL thresholds. However, the hysteresis improves setup/hold margin for slow-rising signals (e.g., RC-filtered switches), effectively increasing noise immunity without degrading worst-case timing, as confirmed in Table 6 and Figure 3–5 waveforms.