SN74ALS259NIn StockTexas Instruments
8-bit addressable latch IC from Texas Instruments ALS logic family, featuring 1:8 demultiplexer followed by D-latch with active-high reset, 16-pin DIP package, 50pF load capacitance, ideal for data storage and bus interface applications. From $1.526 in stock worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- SN74ALS259N Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.5260(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- ?°C to 70.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 8-bit addressable latch with integrated 1:8 DMUX for flexible data routing
- Active-high reset control for precise latch enable management
- ALS (Advanced Low-power Schottky) logic family for low power and high speed
- 16-pin PDIP package for easy through-hole prototyping and production
- 50pF load capacitance with 8mA output sink current for reliable bus driving
Applications
The SN74ALS259N is widely used in microprocessor-based systems for addressable data latching and bus demultiplexing, enabling efficient memory-mapped I/O and port expansion. It suits industrial control panels, programmable logic controllers, and embedded systems where individual bit-addressable storage is required. Its ALS technology also makes it suitable for high-speed data acquisition and sequential logic applications in telecommunications and test equipment.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 15 |
| Additional Feature | 1:8 DMUX FOLLOWED BY LATCH; RESET ACTIVE ONLY WHEN LATCH ENABLE IS HIGH |
| Family | ALS |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50pF |
| Logic IC Type | D LATCH |
| Max I(ol) | 0.008A |
| Number of Bits | 8 |
| Number of Functions | 8 |
| Output Polarity | TRUE |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP16,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Packing Method | TUBE |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 22mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 19ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 13ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Schmitt Trigger | NO |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | TTL |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Trigger Type | LOW LEVEL |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.90 |
| Country of Origin | Malaysia, Mexico |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SN74ALS259N and what does it do?
The SN74ALS259N is an 8-bit addressable latch from Texas Instruments. It integrates a 1:8 demultiplexer followed by D-type latches, allowing individual bit addressing across 8 outputs. It operates with a 16-pin PDIP package and supports a 50pF load capacitance with 8mA output sink current, making it suitable for data storage and bus expansion in digital systems.
What is the reset behavior of the SN74ALS259N?
The SN74ALS259N features an active-high reset that is only active when the latch enable input is high. This means the reset function clears the addressed latch only during the enabled state, providing controlled and predictable reset behavior in sequential logic and state machine applications.
What applications is the SN74ALS259N suitable for?
The SN74ALS259N is ideal for microprocessor I/O port expansion, memory-mapped control registers, and industrial automation systems. Its 8-bit addressable architecture makes it popular in programmable logic controllers, embedded system design, and digital communication interfaces where selective bit latching across multiple outputs is required.
What is the package type and pin count of the SN74ALS259N?
The SN74ALS259N comes in a 16-pin R-PDIP-T16 (rectangular plastic dual-in-line) through-hole package. This standard DIP form factor makes it easy to use in breadboard prototyping and through-hole PCB production environments.
Are there alternative or compatible parts for the SN74ALS259N?
Compatible alternatives include the SN74LS259N (Low-power Schottky version) and SN74F259N (Fast logic version), both offering similar 8-bit addressable latch functionality in 16-pin DIP packages. SMD alternatives such as the SN74ALS259D in SOIC package are available for surface-mount designs requiring the same logic function.
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