SN74HCT138NSAlternatives & Equivalent Parts

About SN74HCT138NS

SN74HCT138NS 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

ParameterSN74HCT138NSSourceSN74HCT138D
ManufacturerTexas InstrumentsTexas Instruments
Package TypeSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline Packages
Pin Count1616
Temperature Range—-40.0°C ~ 85.0°C
Price—$0.1150
StockIn StockIn Stock
LifecycleACTIVEOBSOLETE
Electrical Parameters
YTEOL—0
Additional Feature—TWO ACTIVE-LOW AND ONE ACTIVE-HIGH ENABLE INPUTS
Family—HCT
Input Conditioning—STANDARD
JESD-30 Code—R-PDSO-G16
JESD-609 Code—e4
Load Capacitance (CL)—50 pF
Logic IC Type—3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER
Max I(ol)—0.004 A
Number of Bits—8
Number of Functions—1
Output Polarity—INVERTED
Package Body Material—PLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence Code—SOP16,.25
Package Shape—RECTANGULAR
Package Style—SMALL OUTLINE
Packing Method—TUBE
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)—260
Power Supply Current-Max (ICC)—0.08 mA
Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup—45 ns
Propagation Delay (tpd)—45 ns
Qualification Status—Not Qualified
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)—5.5 V
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)—4.5 V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)—5 V
Surface Mount—YES
Technology—CMOS
Temperature Grade—INDUSTRIAL
Terminal Finish—Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)
Terminal Form—GULL WING
Terminal Pitch—1.27 mm
Terminal Position—DUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)—30

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SN74HCT138Dby Texas Instruments

HCT Series, Inverted Output, CMOS, PDSO16

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FAQ

What is equivalent to SN74HCT138NS?

Known equivalents for SN74HCT138NS include SN74HCT138D. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.

Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of SN74HCT138NS?

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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