Alternatives to Texas Instruments SN74HCT541DW
Texas Instruments SN74HCT541DW and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
 SN74HCT541DWTexas Instruments | SN74HCT541DWRTexas Instruments |  74HCT541D,653Nexperia USA Inc. | +2more | |
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| FFF Compatibility | Housed in the exact same SOIC-20 (7.50mm width) package with the same pin assignments.Shares the identical 20-SOIC footprint, physical dimensions, and mounting style.Identical logic functionality, supply voltage range (4.5V to 5.5V), and output drive current (6mA). | Housed in a standard 20-SOIC (SOT163-1) package with identical pin assignments.Matches the 7.50mm width footprint and SMD mounting specifications.Equivalent logic architecture (3-state non-inverting 8-bit buffer) and identical 6mA drive capability. | ||
 AI Summary | SN74HCT541DW by Texas Instruments: Buffer, Non-Inverting 1 Element 8 Bit per Element 3-State Output 20-SOIC. | This is the active Tape & Reel packaging variant of the obsolete tube-packaged SN74HCT541DW. It serves as an immediate, direct drop-in replacement with identical electrical parameters, logic functionality, and package dimensions.
| This is a direct second-source drop-in replacement from Nexperia. It maintains the identical logic functionality, standard pinout, and physical footprint while offering a wider operational temperature ceiling.
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| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Active | Active | |
| Market Availability | In stock | In stock | In stock | |
| REACH | REACH | REACH | REACH | |
| RoHS | RoHS | RoHS | RoHS | |
| Description | Buffer, Non-Inverting 1 Element 8 Bit per Element 3-State Output 20-SOIC | Buffer, Non-Inverting 1 Element 8 Bit per Element 3-State Output 20-SOIC | Buffer, Non-Inverting 1 Element 8 Bit per Element 3-State Output 20-SO | |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Nexperia USA Inc. | |
| Type | Logic | Logic | Logic | |
| Datasheet | Open | Open | Open | |
| Lead Time | 12 weeks | 16 weeks | 20 weeks | |
| Country of Origin | - | - | - | |
| Export Control Class Number | EAR99 | EAR99 | EAR99 | |
| HTSUS Code | 8542.39.0070 | - | - | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 (Unlimited) | - | - | |
| Logic Type | Buffer, Non-Inverting | - | - | |
| Output Type | 3-State | - | - | |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | - | - | |
| Package / Case | 20-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) | - | - | |
| Voltage - Supply | 4.5V ~ 5.5V | - | - | |
| Number of Elements | 1 | - | - | |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) | - | - | |
| Supplier Device Package | 20-SOIC | - | - |
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Texas Instruments SN74HCT541DW 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 SN74HCT541DW are the SN74HCT541DWR (Texas Instruments) and the 74HCT541D,653 (Nexperia USA Inc.), out of 4 matched alternatives in total. Each is compared against the original on fit, form and function in the table above.
Not always. The alternatives to the SN74HCT541DW are matched on function but can differ in package, pinout or a key parameter, so review the fit/form/function notes in the table and the datasheet before designing one in.
The SN74HCT541DW (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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