SN74ALS138NAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About SN74ALS138N
SN74ALS138N 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.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | SN74ALS138NSource | SN74ALS138AN |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Small Outline Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages |
| Pin Count | 16 | 16 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C |
| Price | $0.3448 | $0.0812 |
| Electrical Parameters | ||
| YTEOL | 0 | 15 |
| Family | ALS | ALS |
| Input Conditioning | STANDARD | STANDARD |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T16 | R-PDIP-T16 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50 pF | 50 pF |
| Logic IC Type | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER |
| Max I(ol) | 0.008 A | 0.008 A |
| Number of Functions | 1 | 1 |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED | INVERTED |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP16,.3 | DIP16,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE | IN-LINE |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 10 mA | 10 mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 22 ns | 22 ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 22 ns | 22 ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.5 V | 5.5 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 4.5 V | 4.5 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5 V | 5 V |
| Surface Mount | NO | NO |
| Technology | TTL | TTL |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | DUAL |
| Pbfree Code | — | Yes |
| Additional Feature | — | 2 ACTIVE-LOW AND 1 ACTIVE-HIGH ENABLE INPUT, SCHOTTKY-CLAMPED FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE |
| JESD-609 Code | — | e4 |
| Number of Bits | — | 8 |
| Output Characteristics | — | OPEN-COLLECTOR |
| Packing Method | — | TUBE |
| Terminal Finish | — | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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What is equivalent to SN74ALS138N?
Known equivalents for SN74ALS138N include SN74ALS138AN. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of SN74ALS138N?
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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