Alternatives to Texas Instruments 74ALVCH32973ZKER
Texas Instruments 74ALVCH32973ZKER and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
 74ALVCH32973ZKERTexas Instruments | 74ALVCH32973EC,518Nexperia | SN74ALVCH32973KRTexas Instruments | +2more | |
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| FFF Compatibility | Features the exact same 96-LFBGA ballout and pin assignments.Matches the identical 13.5mm x 5.5mm package dimensions and SMT mounting style.Offers equivalent logic configuration containing a 16-bit transceiver, 16-bit latch, and 8 buffers. | Uses a leaded (Sn-Pb) GKE package option, meaning solder alloy composition differs.Features the identical physical dimensions and 96-LFBGA footprint.Maintains the exact same electrical characteristics and internal logic elements. | ||
 AI Summary | 74ALVCH32973ZKER by Texas Instruments: Buffer, Transceiver, Non-Inverting 2 Element 8 Bit per Element 3-State Output 96-PBGA MICROSTAR (13.6x5.6). | This is a direct, drop-in pin-compatible second source from Nexperia. While functionally and physically identical to the original TI part, please note that Nexperia has also discontinued this device, meaning it is only available through legacy distributor stock or brokers.
| This is TI's original lead-bearing (Sn-Pb) GKE version of the same device. It is a direct functional equivalent but requires a different reflow soldering profile and is not RoHS compliant due to its leaded solder balls. This part is also obsolete.
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| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Market Availability | Discontinued | Unknown | Unknown | |
| REACH | REACH | Unknown | Unknown | |
| RoHS | RoHS | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Description | Buffer, Transceiver, Non-Inverting 2 Element 8 Bit per Element 3-State Output 96-PBGA MICROSTAR (13.6x5.6) | Buffer, Transceiver, Non-Inverting 2 Element 8 Bit per Element 3-State Output 96-PBGA MICROSTAR (13.6x5.6) | Buffer, Transceiver, Non-Inverting 2 Element 8 Bit per Element 3-State Output 96-PBGA MICROSTAR (13.6x5.6) | |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Nexperia | Texas Instruments | |
| Type | Logic | Logic | Logic | |
| Datasheet | Open | N/A | N/A | |
| Lead Time | 12 weeks | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Country of Origin | MX, MY, PH, TW | - | - | |
| Export Control Class Number | EAR99 | EAR99 | EAR99 | |
| HTSUS Code | 8542.39.0090 | - | - | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 3 (168 Hours) | - | - | |
| Logic Type | Buffer, Transceiver, Non-Inverting | - | - | |
| Output Type | 3-State | - | - | |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | - | - | |
| Package / Case | 96-LFBGA | - | - | |
| Voltage - Supply | 1.65V ~ 3.6V | - | - |
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Texas Instruments 74ALVCH32973ZKER is marked obsolete, so the manufacturer has discontinued it and any remaining supply is limited to distributor stock. The qualified second sources on this page are active parts you can design in today.
The closest qualified second sources for the Texas Instruments 74ALVCH32973ZKER are the 74ALVCH32973EC,518 (Nexperia) and the SN74ALVCH32973KR (Texas Instruments), out of 4 matched alternatives in total. Each is compared against the original on fit, form and function in the table above.
Partly. Some alternatives to the 74ALVCH32973ZKER are full fit-, form- and function-compatible drop-ins, while others match on function but differ in package or a key parameter. Check the fit/form/function notes in the table and the datasheet for your application before swapping.
The 74ALVCH32973ZKER (Texas Instruments) is a part in the Logic category. This page lists qualified, cross-referenced replacements for it with a side-by-side comparison.
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