The SN74LCX2244DGGR is an octal non-inverting 3-state buffer from Texas Instruments. It has the flexibility to be used in a variety of applications, from active bus hold and data switching to bus sounding and more. This chip provides a standard CMOS output structure with an open-collector configuration for interfacing directly with other bus lines in applications. Additionally, the IC has a built-in state-machine for controlling the data and input logic states. The SN74LCX2244DGGR has outputs specified for multiple logic systems, including both TTL and CMOS logic levels, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications. This IC also features a 'tri-state' control and pullup resistors on all output ports, helping to reduce external circuitry when needed.