CD74HCT4538ME4Alternatives & Equivalent Parts

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About CD74HCT4538ME4

CD74HCT4538ME4 is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Texas Instruments. It comes in a Small Outline 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

ParameterCD74HCT4538ME4SourceCD74HCT4538MCD74HCT4538M96E4CD74HCT4538MG4CD74HCT123ME4CD74HCT123MG4
ManufacturerTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas Instruments
Package TypeSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline Packages
Pin Count161616161616
Temperature Range-55.0°C ~ 125.0°C-55.0°C ~ 125.0°C-55.0°C ~ 125.0°C-55.0°C ~ 125.0°C-55.0°C ~ 125.0°C-55.0°C ~ 125.0°C
Price$0.5074$0.4000$0.4516$0.2000
StockIn StockIn StockIn StockIn StockIn StockIn Stock
LifecycleOBSOLETEOBSOLETEOBSOLETEOBSOLETEOBSOLETEOBSOLETE
Electrical Parameters
YTEOL000000
FamilyHCTHCTHCTHCTHCTHCT
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G16R-PDSO-G16R-PDSO-G16R-PDSO-G16R-PDSO-G16R-PDSO-G16
JESD-609 Codee4e4e4e4e4e4
Logic IC TypeMONOSTABLE MULTIVIBRATORMONOSTABLE MULTIVIBRATORMONOSTABLE MULTIVIBRATORMONOSTABLE MULTIVIBRATORMONOSTABLE MULTIVIBRATORMONOSTABLE MULTIVIBRATOR
Number of Data/Clock Inputs222222
Number of Functions222222
Output PolarityCOMPLEMENTARYCOMPLEMENTARYCOMPLEMENTARYCOMPLEMENTARYCOMPLEMENTARYCOMPLEMENTARY
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSOP16,.25SOP16,.25SOP16,.25SOP16,.25SOP16,.25SOP16,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULARRECTANGULARRECTANGULARRECTANGULARRECTANGULARRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINESMALL OUTLINESMALL OUTLINESMALL OUTLINESMALL OUTLINESMALL OUTLINE
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260260260260260260
Propagation Delay (tpd)83 ns83 ns83 ns83 ns102 ns102 ns
Qualification StatusNot QualifiedNot QualifiedNot QualifiedNot QualifiedNot QualifiedNot Qualified
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)5.5 V5.5 V5.5 V5.5 V5.5 V5.5 V
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)4.5 V4.5 V4.5 V4.5 V4.5 V4.5 V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)5 V5 V5 V5 V5 V5 V
Surface MountYESYESYESYESYESYES
TechnologyCMOSCMOSCMOSCMOSCMOSCMOS
Temperature GradeMILITARYMILITARYMILITARYMILITARYMILITARYMILITARY
Terminal FinishNICKEL PALLADIUM GOLDNickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLDNICKEL PALLADIUM GOLDNICKEL PALLADIUM GOLDNICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD
Terminal FormGULL WINGGULL WINGGULL WINGGULL WINGGULL WINGGULL WING
Terminal Pitch1.27 mm1.27 mm1.27 mm1.27 mm1.27 mm1.27 mm
Terminal PositionDUALDUALDUALDUALDUALDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)30NOT SPECIFIED30303030
Load Capacitance (CL)50 pF50 pF
Max I(ol)0.004 A
Number of Bits2
Packing MethodTUBETUBE
Power Supply Current-Max (ICC)0.08 mA0.16 mA
Reach Compliance CodeCompliant
Additional FeatureRETRIGGERABLERETRIGGERABLE

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Quick Links

CD74HCT4538Mby Texas Instruments Monostable Multivibrator, HCT Series,

2-Func, CMOS, PDSO16

CD74HCT4538M96E4by Texas Instruments Monostable Multivibrator, HCT Series,

2-Func, CMOS, PDSO16

CD74HCT4538MG4by Texas Instruments

Monostable Multivibrator, HCT Series, 2-Func, CMOS, PDSO16

CD74HCT123ME4by Texas Instruments

Monostable Multivibrator, HCT Series, 2-Func, CMOS, PDSO16

CD74HCT123MG4by Texas Instruments

Monostable Multivibrator, HCT Series, 2-Func, CMOS, PDSO16

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FAQ

What is equivalent to CD74HCT4538ME4?

Known equivalents for CD74HCT4538ME4 include CD74HCT4538M, CD74HCT4538M96E4, CD74HCT4538MG4. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.

Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of CD74HCT4538ME4?

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 CD74HCT4538ME4 alternatives?

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