CD74HC138EAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About CD74HC138E
CD74HC138E is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Texas Instruments. It comes in a Dual-In-Line Packages package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | CD74HC138ESource | CD54HC138F | A6TR-8101 | BD680 | CD74HC138M | FG6943010R | CD74HC138EE4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Omron Electronics | STMicroelectronics | Texas Instruments | Panasonic | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Dual-In-Line Packages | Ceramic Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Transistor Outline, Vertical | Small Outline Packages | SO Transistor Flat Lead | Dual-In-Line Packages |
| Pin Count | 16 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 16 |
| Temperature Range | -55.0°C ~ 125.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 125.0°C | — | ~ 150.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 125.0°C | — | -55.0°C ~ 125.0°C |
| Price | $0.4812 | $10.2600 | $1.2700 | $0.1395 | $0.3600 | $0.0978 | — |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | OBSOLETE | OBSOLETE | OBSOLETE |
| Electrical Parameters | |||||||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | — | — |
| YTEOL | 15 | 15 | — | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Family | HC/UH | HC/UH | — | — | HC/UH | — | HC/UH |
| Input Conditioning | STANDARD | STANDARD | — | — | STANDARD | — | STANDARD |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T16 | R-GDIP-T16 | — | R-PSFM-T3 | R-PDSO-G16 | R-PDSO-F6 | R-PDIP-T16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | e0 | — | e3 | e4 | e6 | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50 pF | 50 pF | — | — | 50 pF | — | 50 pF |
| Logic IC Type | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER | — | — | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER | — | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER |
| Max I(ol) | 0.004 A | 0.0052 A | — | — | 0.004 A | — | 0.004 A |
| Number of Bits | 8 | 8 | — | — | 8 | — | 8 |
| Number of Functions | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED | INVERTED | — | — | INVERTED | — | INVERTED |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | CERAMIC, GLASS-SEALED | — | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP16,.3 | DIP16,.3 | — | — | SOP16,.25 | — | DIP16,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | — | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | — | FLANGE MOUNT | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | IN-LINE |
| Packing Method | TUBE | TUBE | — | — | TUBE | — | TUBE |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 0.16 mA | 0.16 mA | — | — | 0.16 mA | — | 0.16 mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 30 ns | 30 ns | — | — | 30 ns | — | 30 ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 225 ns | 225 ns | — | — | 225 ns | — | 225 ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | — | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | — | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 6 V | 6 V | — | — | 6 V | — | 6 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 2 V | 2 V | — | — | 2 V | — | 2 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5 V | 4.5 V | — | — | 5 V | — | 5 V |
| Surface Mount | NO | NO | — | NO | YES | YES | NO |
| Technology | CMOS | CMOS | — | — | CMOS | — | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | MILITARY | MILITARY | — | — | MILITARY | — | MILITARY |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) | — | Matte Tin (Sn) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | TIN BISMUTH | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | — | THROUGH-HOLE | GULL WING | FLAT | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | — | — | 1.27 mm | — | 2.54 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | DUAL | — | SINGLE | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL |
| ## CD74HC138E Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Reach Compliance Code | — | Not Compliant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Additional Feature | — | TWO ACTIVE LOW AND ONE ACTIVE HIGH ENABLE INPUTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| Case Connection | — | — | — | ISOLATED | — | — | — |
| Collector Current-Max (IC) | — | — | — | 4 A | — | — | — |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max | — | — | — | 80 V | — | — | — |
| Configuration | — | — | — | DARLINGTON WITH BUILT-IN DIODE AND RESISTOR | — | SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS WITH BUILT-IN DIODE | — |
| DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) | — | — | — | 750 | — | — | — |
| JEDEC-95 Code | — | — | — | TO-126 | — | — | — |
| Number of Elements | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | — | — | — | NOT SPECIFIED | 260 | — | — |
| Polarity/Channel Type | — | — | — | PNP | — | N-CHANNEL AND P-CHANNEL | — |
| Power Dissipation Ambient-Max | — | — | — | 40 W | — | — | — |
| Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) | — | — | — | 40 W | — | — | — |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | — | — | — | NOT SPECIFIED | 30 | — | — |
| Transistor Application | — | — | — | SWITCHING | — | SWITCHING | — |
| Transistor Element Material | — | — | — | SILICON | — | SILICON | — |
| Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) | — | — | — | 10 MHz | — | — | — |
| VCEsat-Max | — | — | — | 2.5 V | — | — | — |
| ## BD680 Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | Image | — | — | — |
| ## CD74HC138M Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | — | Image | — | — |
| DS Breakdown Voltage-Min | — | — | — | — | — | 30 V | — |
| Drain Current-Max (ID) | — | — | — | — | — | 0.1 A | — |
| Drain-source On Resistance-Max | — | — | — | — | — | 6 Ω | — |
| FET Technology | — | — | — | — | — | METAL-OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR | — |
| Operating Mode | — | — | — | — | — | ENHANCEMENT MODE | — |
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FAQ
What is equivalent to CD74HC138E?
Known equivalents for CD74HC138E include CD54HC138F, A6TR-8101, BD680. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of CD74HC138E?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
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