SN74LS138NE4Alternatives & Equivalent Parts
About SN74LS138NE4
SN74LS138NE4 is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Texas Instruments. It comes in a Dual-In-Line 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
| Parameter | SN74LS138NE4Source | SN74LS138N | SN54LS138J | IM06TS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | TE Connectivity |
| Package Type | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Ceramic Dual-In-Line Packages | Other |
| Pin Count | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 125.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C |
| Price | $0.4430 | $0.4271 | $7.7700 | $1.1787 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | TRANSFERRED |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| YTEOL | 15 | 15 | 15 | 7.4 |
| Additional Feature | 3 ENABLE INPUTS | 3 ENABLE INPUTS | 3 ENABLE INPUTS | LOW PROFILE |
| Family | LS | LS | LS | — |
| Input Conditioning | STANDARD | STANDARD | STANDARD | — |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T16 | R-PDIP-T16 | R-CDIP-T16 | — |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | e4 | e0 | — |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 15 pF | 15 pF | 15 pF | — |
| Logic IC Type | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER | 3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODER | — |
| Max I(ol) | 0.008 A | 0.008 A | 0.004 A | — |
| Number of Bits | 8 | 8 | 8 | — |
| Number of Functions | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED | INVERTED | INVERTED | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | CERAMIC, METAL-SEALED COFIRED | — |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP16,.3 | DIP16,.3 | DIP16,.3 | — |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | — |
| Package Style | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | — |
| Packing Method | TUBE | TUBE | TUBE | TUBE |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 10 mA | 10 mA | 10 mA | — |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 41 ns | 41 ns | 41 ns | — |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 41 ns | 41 ns | 41 ns | — |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | — |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.25 V | 5.25 V | 5.5 V | — |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 4.75 V | 4.75 V | 4.5 V | — |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | — |
| Surface Mount | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Technology | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR | — |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | MILITARY | — |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) | — |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | — |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | — |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | — |
| ## SN74LS138NE4 Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — | — |
| ## SN74LS138N Alternates Showing results | — | Image | — | — |
| Body Breadth | — | — | — | 6 mm |
| Body Height | — | — | — | 5.65 mm |
| Body Length or Diameter | — | — | — | 10 mm |
| Coil Current(DC)-Max | — | — | — | 0.012 A |
| Coil Operate Voltage(DC) | — | — | — | 8.4 V |
| Coil Power | — | — | — | 140 mW |
| Coil Release Voltage(DC) | — | — | — | 1.2 V |
| Coil Resistance | — | — | — | 1029 Ω |
| Coil Voltage(DC)-Max | — | — | — | 12 V |
| Coil/Input Supply Type | — | — | — | DC |
| Contact (AC) Max Rating R Load | — | — | — | 2A@250VAC |
| Contact Current(AC)-Max | — | — | — | 2 A |
| Contact Current(DC)-Max | — | — | — | 2 A |
| Contact (DC) Max Rating R Load | — | — | — | 2A@220VDC |
| Contact Voltage(AC)-Max | — | — | — | 250 V |
| Contact Voltage(DC)-Max | — | — | — | 220 V |
| Contact/Output Supply Type | — | — | — | AC/DC |
| Dielectric Strength Between Coil and Contacts | — | — | — | 1800 Vrms |
| Dielectric Strength Between Open Contacts | — | — | — | 750 Vrms |
| Electrical Life | — | — | — | 100000 Cycle(s) |
| End Contact Material | — | — | — | LEAD RUTHENIUM |
| Insertion Loss-Max | — | — | — | -0.33 dB |
| Insulation Resistance | — | — | — | 1000000000000 Ω |
| Isolation-Max | — | — | — | -18.8 dB |
| Mounting Feature | — | — | — | PANEL MOUNT |
| Operate Time | — | — | — | 8 ms |
| Operating Frequency-Max | — | — | — | 900 MHz |
| Operating Frequency-Min | — | — | — | 100 MHz |
| Physical Dimension | — | — | — | 10 X 6 X 5.65 |
| Reference Standard | — | — | — | CECC; CSA; IEC; UL |
| Relay Action | — | — | — | MOMENTARY |
| Relay Form | — | — | — | 2 FORM C |
| Relay Function | — | — | — | DPDT |
| Relay Type | — | — | — | RF RELAY |
| Release Time | — | — | — | 10 ms |
| Sealing | — | — | — | IP67 |
| Switching Time | — | — | — | 18 ms |
| Termination Type | — | — | — | SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
| VSWR | — | — | — | 1.49 |
| Weight | — | — | — | 0.75 g |
| Product Weight .026 OZ | — | — | — | Insulation Special Features 2500V Initial Surge Withstand Voltage between Contacts & Coil |
| Contact Current Rating (Max) 2 AMP | — | — | — | Contact Arrangement 2 Form C (2 CO) |
| Contact Special Features Bifurcated/Twin Contacts | — | — | — | Contact Current Class 0 – 2 AMP |
| Dimensions: Product Height 5.65 MM | — | — | — | Product Length 10 MM |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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FAQ
What is equivalent to SN74LS138NE4?
Known equivalents for SN74LS138NE4 include SN74LS138N, SN54LS138J, IM06TS. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of SN74LS138NE4?
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