CD74HCT42EAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About CD74HCT42E
CD74HCT42E 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.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | CD74HCT42ESource | CD74HCT138E | CD74HCT174EE4 | CD74HCT32EG4 | SN74HCT245NG4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages |
| Pin Count | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 20 |
| Temperature Range | -55.0°C ~ 125.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 125.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 125.0°C | — | — |
| Price | $0.5365 | $0.3708 | $0.2100 | $0.2697 | — |
| Electrical Parameters | |||||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | Yes | — | — | — |
| YTEOL | 15 | 15 | 0 | — | — |
| Family | HCT | HCT | HCT | — | — |
| Input Conditioning | STANDARD | STANDARD | — | — | — |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T16 | R-PDIP-T16 | R-PDIP-T16 | — | — |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | e4 | e4 | — | — |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50 pF | 50 pF | 50 pF | — | — |
| Logic IC Type | DECIMAL DECODER/DRIVER | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER | D FLIP-FLOP | — | — |
| Max I(ol) | 0.004 A | 0.004 A | 0.004 A | — | — |
| Number of Bits | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Number of Functions | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED | INVERTED | 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 | TUBE | — | — |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 0.16 mA | 0.16 mA | 0.16 mA | — | — |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 35 ns | 35 ns | 60 ns | — | — |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 53 ns | 53 ns | 60 ns | — | — |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | — | — |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.5 V | 5.5 V | 5.5 V | — | — |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 4.5 V | 4.5 V | 4.5 V | — | — |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | — | — |
| Surface Mount | NO | NO | NO | — | — |
| Technology | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | — | — |
| Temperature Grade | MILITARY | MILITARY | MILITARY | — | — |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD | — | — |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | — | — |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | — | — |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | — | — |
| ## CD74HCT42E Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — | — | — |
| ## CD74HCT138E Alternates Showing results | — | Image | — | — | — |
| Additional Feature | — | — | DUMMY VAL | — | — |
| Max Frequency@Nom-Sup | — | — | 17000000 Hz | — | — |
| Trigger Type | — | — | POSITIVE EDGE | — | — |
| fmax-Min | — | — | 17 MHz | — | — |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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What is equivalent to CD74HCT42E?
Known equivalents for CD74HCT42E include CD74HCT138E, CD74HCT174EE4, CD74HCT32EG4. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of CD74HCT42E?
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 CD74HCT42E alternatives?
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