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SN74HC244: SN74HC244PWR and SN74HC244APWR

Part Number: SN74HC244

We ordered SN74HC244PWR but have received SN74HC244APWR. The datasheet does not seem to indicate what the 'A' means. Please clarify if these are the same part, and what does the 'A' mean?