SN74AS888-1GB

The SN74AS888-1GB is an 8-bit bit-slice microprocessor IC featuring the AS888 Bit-Slice ALU core. Designed for embedded microprocessor applications, it delivers a single 8-bit core in a commercial-grade package.

Key design attributes include 5 V I/O signaling, a 68-CPGA through-hole package, and an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C—making it suitable for embedded system designs that require a discrete bit-slice ALU element.

Key Features

• Core Processor: AS888 Bit-Slice ALU core provides dedicated 8-bit arithmetic and logic functionality for modular processor designs.
• Single 8-Bit Core: One core with an 8-bit bus width supports integration into embedded architectures that use discrete ALU elements.
• 5 V I/O: Standard 5 V I/O voltage compatibility for systems designed around legacy 5 V signaling.
• Commercial Grade: Rated for commercial applications with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Package & Mounting: Supplied in a 68-CPGA package with through-hole mounting for PCB designs that accept CPGA form factors.
• Graphics Acceleration: No graphics acceleration—focused functionality on ALU/processor tasks rather than graphics processing.
• Compliance: RoHS compliant, meeting environmental requirements for lead-free assembly.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Systems: Use where an 8-bit AS888 bit-slice ALU is required within an embedded microprocessor design.
• Microprocessor Modules: Integration as a discrete ALU element in custom or legacy microprocessor module implementations.
• Commercial Electronics: Deployment in commercial-grade electronic designs operating within 0 °C to 70 °C and 5 V signaling environments.

Unique Advantages

• AS888 Bit-Slice Core: Provides targeted 8-bit ALU functionality for designs that require a bit-slice processing element.
• Single-Core Simplicity: One 8-bit core simplifies integration in designs that need a discrete ALU without additional multi-core complexity.
• Standard 5 V I/O: Compatible with systems using 5 V logic, easing integration with existing 5 V designs.
• Through-Hole 68-CPGA Package: Facilitates mounting on PCBs accepting CPGA through-hole packages for reliable mechanical retention.
• Commercial Temperature Rating: Operates across 0 °C to 70 °C, aligning with typical commercial electronic application environments.
• RoHS Compliant: Conforms to RoHS requirements for lead-free manufacturing processes.

Why Choose SN74AS888-1GB?

The SN74AS888-1GB offers a focused 8-bit AS888 bit-slice ALU solution in a 68-CPGA through-hole package, with 5 V I/O and a commercial temperature range. It is positioned for embedded and commercial microprocessor designs that require a discrete ALU core from the Texas Instruments SN74AS88x series.

For engineers specifying modular ALU components or maintaining systems that rely on discrete bit-slice elements, this part provides verifiable electrical and mechanical attributes—supporting consistency in design and assembly while meeting RoHS environmental requirements.

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