9.1 Overview

This 16-bit buffer/driver is designed for 1.65-V to 3.6-V V_CC operation. The SN74LVC162244A is designed specifically to improve the performance and density of 3-state memory address drivers, clock drivers, and bus-oriented receivers and transmitters. The device can be used as four 4-bit buffers, two 8-bit buffers, or one 16-bit buffer. It provides true outputs and symmetrical active-low output-enable (OE) inputs.

Inputs can be driven from either 3.3-V or 5-V devices. This feature allows the use of this device as a translator in a mixed 3.3-V/5-V system environment. The outputs, which are designed to sink up to 12 mA, include equivalent 26-Ω resistors to reduce overshoot and undershoot. Inputs can be driven from either 3.3-V or 5-V devices. This feature allows the use of this device as a translator in a mixed 3.3-V/5-V system environment. This device is fully specified for partial-power-down applications using I_off. The I_off circuitry disables the outputs, preventing damaging current backflow through the device when it is powered down. To ensure the high-impedance state during power up or power down, OE should be tied to V_CC through a pullup resistor; the minimum value of the resistor is determined by the current-sinking capability of the driver.

9.2 Functional Block Diagram

9.3 Feature Description

• Wide operating voltage range
  • Operates from 1.65 V to 3.6 V
• Allows down voltage translation
  • Inputs accept voltages to 5.5 V
• I_off feature
  • Allows voltages on the inputs and outputs when V_CC is 0 V

9.4 Device Functional Modes