CD4050BE Hex Non-Inverting Buffer | CMOS Logic Level Shifter | DIP-16

Description

The CD4050BE is a high-performance hex non-inverting buffer. It contains six independent buffers that provide a high-current output capability and are specifically designed for CMOS-to-TTL or CMOS-to-DTL interface applications. Unlike standard buffers, the CD4050BE is frequently used as a logic level shifter because the input voltage levels can exceed the supply voltage (VCC), allowing it to translate higher-voltage signals down to the supply voltage of the device.

This capability makes it an essential tool in mixed-voltage systems where you need to protect sensitive low-voltage microcontrollers from higher-voltage sensors or communication lines.

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Features

• Hex (6) independent non-inverting buffers
• High-sink current capability for driving TTL/DTL loads
• Logic level conversion (Shifting higher voltage to VCC)
• Wide operating voltage range (3V to 18V)
• High input impedance
• DIP-16 through-hole package

Benefits

• Simplifies the interface between different logic families
• Protects low-voltage circuits from high-voltage input signals
• Versatile signal buffering for long traces or heavy loads
• Standardized CMOS technology ensures reliable, low-power operation

Applications

• CMOS to TTL/DTL Level Shifting
• Logic Signal Buffering and Isolation
• High-Voltage-to-Low-Voltage Conversion
• Pulse Shaping and Signal Conditioning
• General Purpose Digital Buffer

Package Includes

• 1 x CD4050BE Hex Non-Inverting Buffer IC (DIP-16 Package)

Specifications