Output Type: 3-State (tri-state) output Electrical characteristics - Drive: Output can be High or Low with a maximum current of 8 mA in each state - Supply voltage: 4.5 V to 5.5 V - Operating temperature: -40 C to 125 C (TA) Key benefits - Three-state output enables high, low, or high-impedance state for bus sharing and tri-state control - Compatible with standard 5V logic levels and common microcontroller interfaces - Reliable drive for moderate loads with clear and stable signal levels - Wide operating temperature supporting use in demanding environments - Simple interface for digital signaling without extra components Practical applications - Digital bus buffering and bus sharing between microcontrollers or logic ICs - Interfacing 5V logic devices in embedded systems requiring tri-state control - Modules and sensors that require optional high-impedance signaling to prevent bus contention Quick spec summary - Output Type: 3-State - Current: 8 mA max in High and 8 mA max in Low - Supply: 4.5 V to 5.5 V - Temperature: -40 C to 125 C Note - Size and package material are not specified in this description; refer to the official datasheet for packaging details.