SN54BCT760: max current out from ground pin

Hi Renan,

Since the datasheet doesn't specify a limit for the ground pin exclusively, I can't guarantee anything.

Based on our other products that do include a limit, I wouldn't recommend driving more than 2 outputs at the maximum rating at the same time.

To be specific:

The datasheet lists I_OL(abs max) as 96mA . 192 mA would be a reasonable limit for the entire device.

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I wouldn't recommend using a logic gate for power delivery in general -- if the customer needs a low-side driver with more than a few mA of drive current, I'd recommend something like the TPL7407L (a low-side driver).

Hi Renan,

If that's the case, then the current is transient and almost any logic device can meet the requirement.

If they want to stick with the same footprint, the only other options are the SN54AS760 or the SN74BCT760-EP -- not sure if they need the military rating or not.

We don't have much in the way of 8 channel open-collector (or open-drain) options from the logic team. More modern solutions use push-pull outputs like the SN74LVC244A .