SN74LS240NAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About SN74LS240N
SN74LS240N 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.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | SN74LS240NSource | DM74LS240N | SN74LS240NS | LM1085IS-ADJ | SN7406D | SN74LS240NSR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Small Outline Packages | — | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages |
| Pin Count | 20 | 20 | 20 | — | 14 | 20 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | — | — | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C |
| Price | $0.3054 | $0.2975 | $0.4684 | $0.6601 | $0.1575 | $0.4884 |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| YTEOL | 15 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 15 |
| Control Type | ENABLE LOW | ENABLE LOW | — | — | — | ENABLE LOW |
| Count Direction | UNIDIRECTIONAL | UNIDIRECTIONAL | — | — | — | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Family | LS | LS | — | — | TTL/H/L | LS |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T20 | R-PDIP-T20 | — | — | R-PDSO-G14 | R-PDSO-G20 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | — | — | — | e4 | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 45 pF | 150 pF | — | — | 15 pF | 45 pF |
| Logic IC Type | BUS DRIVER | BUS DRIVER | — | — | INVERTER | BUS DRIVER |
| Max I(ol) | 0.024 A | 0.024 A | — | — | 0.04 A | 0.024 A |
| Number of Bits | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 4 |
| Number of Functions | 8 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 8 |
| Number of Ports | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
| Output Characteristics | 3-STATE | 3-STATE | — | — | OPEN-COLLECTOR | 3-STATE |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED | INVERTED | — | — | — | INVERTED |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | — | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP20,.3 | — | — | — | SOP14,.25 | SOP20,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | — | — | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | — | — | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Packing Method | TUBE | — | — | — | TUBE | TR, 13 INCH |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 50 mA | 50 mA | — | — | 51 mA | 50 mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 18 ns | 18 ns | — | — | 23 ns | 18 ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 18 ns | 18 ns | — | — | 23 ns | 18 ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | — | — | — | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.25 V | 5.25 V | — | — | 5.25 V | 5.25 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 4.75 V | 4.75 V | — | — | 4.75 V | 4.75 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5 V | 5 V | — | — | 5 V | 5 V |
| Surface Mount | NO | NO | — | — | YES | YES |
| Technology | TTL | CMOS | — | — | TTL | TTL |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | — | — | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | — | — | — | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | — | — | GULL WING | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | — | — | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | DUAL | — | — | DUAL | DUAL |
| ## SN74LS240N Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — | — | — | — |
| Additional Feature | — | — | — | — | IOL = 40MA @ VOL = 0.7V; IOH = 0.25MA @ VOH = 30V | — |
| Number of Inputs | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | — | — | — | — | 260 | 260 |
| Schmitt Trigger | — | — | — | — | NO | — |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | — | — | — | — | 30 | 30 |
| ## SN7406D Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | — | Image | — |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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What is equivalent to SN74LS240N?
Known equivalents for SN74LS240N include DM74LS240N, SN74LS240NS, LM1085IS-ADJ. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
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