CD74HC238EAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About CD74HC238E
CD74HC238E 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 | CD74HC238ESource | SN74279N3 | CD74HC238EE4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages |
| Pin Count | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Temperature Range | -55.0°C ~ 125.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 125.0°C |
| Price | $0.1665 | — | $0.4621 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | ACTIVE | OBSOLETE | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | |||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | No | Yes |
| YTEOL | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Family | HC/UH | TTL/H/L | HC/UH |
| Input Conditioning | STANDARD | — | STANDARD |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T16 | R-PDIP-T16 | R-PDIP-T16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | — | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50 pF | 15 pF | 50 pF |
| Logic IC Type | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER | R-S LATCH | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER |
| Max I(ol) | 0.004 A | 0.016 A | 0.004 A |
| Number of Bits | 8 | 2 | 8 |
| Number of Functions | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Output Polarity | TRUE | TRUE | TRUE |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP16,.3 | DIP16,.3 | DIP16,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | IN-LINE |
| Packing Method | TUBE | — | TUBE |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 0.16 mA | 30 mA | 0.16 mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 30 ns | 27 ns | 30 ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 225 ns | 27 ns | 225 ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 6 V | 5.25 V | 6 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 2 V | 4.75 V | 2 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Surface Mount | NO | NO | NO |
| Technology | CMOS | TTL | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | MILITARY | COMMERCIAL | MILITARY |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | — | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL |
| ## CD74HC238E Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — |
| Additional Feature | — | WITH DUAL S INPUT FOR TWO FUNCTIONS | — |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | — | NOT SPECIFIED | — |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | — | NOT SPECIFIED | — |
| Trigger Type | — | LOW LEVEL | — |
| ## SN74279N3 Alternates Showing results | — | Image | — |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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FAQ
What is equivalent to CD74HC238E?
Known equivalents for CD74HC238E include SN74279N3, CD74HC238EE4. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of CD74HC238E?
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.
How do I verify CD74HC238E alternatives?
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