SN74HCS238DRAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About SN74HCS238DR
SN74HCS238DR 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 | SN74HCS238DRSource | SN74HCS138DR | SN74HCS238QDRQ1 | SN74HCS138QDRQ1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages |
| Pin Count | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Temperature Range | -40.0°C ~ 125.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 125.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 125.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 125.0°C |
| Price | $0.2596 | — | $0.3191 | $0.3413 |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Date Of Intro | 2020-09-12 | 2020-09-12 | 2020-11-21 | 2020-11-20 |
| YTEOL | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Family | HC/UH | HC/UH | HC/UH | HC/UH |
| Input Conditioning | SCHMITT TRIGGER | SCHMITT TRIGGER | SCHMITT TRIGGER | SCHMITT TRIGGER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G16 | R-PDSO-G16 | R-PDSO-G16 | R-PDSO-G16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | e4 | e4 | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50 pF | 50 pF | 50 pF | 50 pF |
| Logic IC Type | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER |
| Max I(ol) | 0.0078 A | 0.0078 A | 0.0078 A | 0.0078 A |
| Number of Functions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED | INVERTED | TRUE | INVERTED |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP16,.25 | SOP16,.25 | SOP16,.25 | SOP16,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Packing Method | TR | TR | TR | TR |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 0.002 mA | 0.002 mA | 0.002 mA | 0.002 mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 19 ns | 19 ns | 19 ns | 19 ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 53 ns | 53 ns | 53 ns | 53 ns |
| Schmitt Trigger | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 6 V | 6 V | 6 V | 6 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 2 V | 2 V | 2 V | 2 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Surface Mount | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Technology | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE | AUTOMOTIVE | AUTOMOTIVE | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| ## SN74HCS138DR Alternates Showing results | — | Image | — | — |
| Screening Level | — | — | AEC-Q100 | AEC-Q100 |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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What is equivalent to SN74HCS238DR?
Known equivalents for SN74HCS238DR include SN74HCS138DR, SN74HCS238QDRQ1, SN74HCS138QDRQ1. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of SN74HCS238DR?
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 SN74HCS238DR alternatives?
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