Editing Buffer amplifier (section)

==== Logic buffer amplifiers ====
{{Main article|Digital buffer}}
A non-linear buffer amplifier is sometimes used in digital circuits where a high current is required, perhaps for driving more gates than the normal [[fan-out]] of the logic family used, or for driving displays, or long wires, or other difficult loads. It is common for a single [[Dual in-line package|package]] to contain several discrete buffer amplifiers. For example, a '''hex buffer''' is a single package containing 6 buffer amplifiers, and an '''octal buffer''' is a single package containing 8 buffer amplifiers. The terms '''inverting buffer''' and '''non-inverting buffer''' effectively correspond with high-current capability single-input NOR or OR gates respectively.