I have a bunch of chip pulls that are called Line Drivers (single, dual, quads). Nothing seems to pop-out when searching for the best use for a line driver. This is what I figured out so far:
Line drivers are used to "drive" a signal IN to the OUT and offer more current/voltage for the output. Basically "beefing up" and/or protecting what's connected to the Input.
Their specifications vary and are best selected based on max current and voltage listed in the datasheet as needed for any particular circuit application.
The output signals are identical in shape to the input, but are delayed by a fraction of time and may or may not be a different voltage.
Am I on the right track here? As a hobbyist, what would I want to use these for except to drive a bunch of LEDs directly or something. Are they useful to allow signals to be sent down long wires in serial communications, like maybe through the house in "dead" CAT3/5 wiring?