Hex non-inverting buffer: Six independent non-inverting buffers.
High-speed operation: Propagation delay: 10-30 ns.
Low power consumption: Maximum 80 μA per buffer.
High output drive capability: 24 mA sink, 16 mA source.
Wide operating range: 4.5V to 15V.
Compatibility: TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) and CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor).
Pinout (16-pin SOIC or 14-pin DIP):
Inputs:
A1-A6 (Pins 1-6): Input signals.
Outputs:
Y1-Y6 (Pins 7-12): Non-inverted output signals.
Power:
Vcc (Pin 16): Positive power supply.
GND (Pin 8): Ground.
Applications:
Digital logic: Buffering, isolating and driving digital signals.
Interface conversion: TTL to CMOS or vice versa.
Signal amplification: Boosting weak digital signals.
Line driving: Long cable or high-capacitance loads.
Clock distribution: Buffering clock signals.
Data transmission: Buffering data lines.
Electrical Characteristics:
Input voltage range: 0V to Vcc.
Output voltage swing: 0V to Vcc - 0.5V.
Propagation delay: 10-30 ns.
Power dissipation: 80 μA per buffer.
Datasheet and Resources:
Texas Instruments CD4050 datasheet.
CD4050 application notes.
Digital logic ICs.
Alternative ICs:
74LS244: Octal buffer (TTL).
4069: Hex inverting buffer (CMOS).
74HC244: Octal buffer (High-Speed CMOS).
CD4049: Hex inverting buffer (CMOS).