SN74LS240NSAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About SN74LS240NS
SN74LS240NS 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 | SN74LS240NSSource | LM1085IS-ADJ | SN74LS240N | SN74LS240NSR | SN74LS241NSR | SN74LS240DW | SN74LS241DW | SN74LS240DWR | SN74LS241DWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Small Outline Packages | — | Dual-In-Line Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | — | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages |
| Pin Count | 20 | — | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | — | 20 | 20 |
| Temperature Range | — | — | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | — | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C |
| Price | $0.4684 | $0.6601 | $0.3054 | $0.4884 | $0.4958 | $0.1102 | $0.1620 | $0.5040 | $0.4000 |
| Electrical Parameters | |||||||||
| Pbfree Code | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| YTEOL | — | — | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | — | 15 | 15 |
| Control Type | — | — | ENABLE LOW | ENABLE LOW | ENABLE LOW/HIGH | ENABLE LOW | — | ENABLE LOW | ENABLE LOW/HIGH |
| Count Direction | — | — | UNIDIRECTIONAL | UNIDIRECTIONAL | UNIDIRECTIONAL | UNIDIRECTIONAL | — | UNIDIRECTIONAL | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Family | — | — | LS | LS | LS | LS | — | LS | LS |
| JESD-30 Code | — | — | R-PDIP-T20 | R-PDSO-G20 | R-PDSO-G20 | R-PDSO-G20 | — | R-PDSO-G20 | R-PDSO-G20 |
| JESD-609 Code | — | — | e4 | e4 | e4 | e4 | — | e4 | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | — | — | 45 pF | 45 pF | 45 pF | 45 pF | — | 45 pF | 45 pF |
| Logic IC Type | — | — | BUS DRIVER | BUS DRIVER | BUS DRIVER | BUS DRIVER | — | BUS DRIVER | BUS DRIVER |
| Max I(ol) | — | — | 0.024 A | 0.024 A | 0.024 A | 0.024 A | — | 0.024 A | 0.024 A |
| Number of Bits | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 |
| Number of Functions | — | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 8 |
| Number of Ports | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Output Characteristics | — | — | 3-STATE | 3-STATE | 3-STATE | 3-STATE | — | 3-STATE | 3-STATE |
| Output Polarity | — | — | INVERTED | INVERTED | TRUE | INVERTED | — | INVERTED | TRUE |
| Package Body Material | — | — | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | — | — | DIP20,.3 | SOP20,.3 | SOP20,.3 | SOP20,.3 | — | SOP20,.3 | SOP20,.3 |
| Package Shape | — | — | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | — | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | — | — | IN-LINE | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | — | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Packing Method | — | — | TUBE | TR, 13 INCH | TR, 13 INCH | TUBE | — | TR, 13 INCH | TR, 13 INCH |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | — | — | 50 mA | 50 mA | 50 mA | 50 mA | — | 50 mA | 50 mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | — | — | 18 ns | 18 ns | 18 ns | 18 ns | — | 18 ns | 18 ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | — | — | 18 ns | 18 ns | 18 ns | 18 ns | — | 18 ns | 18 ns |
| Qualification Status | — | — | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | — | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | — | — | 5.25 V | 5.25 V | 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 | — | 4.75 V | 4.75 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | — | — | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | — | 5 V | 5 V |
| Surface Mount | — | — | NO | YES | YES | YES | — | YES | YES |
| Technology | — | — | TTL | TTL | TTL | TTL | — | TTL | TTL |
| Temperature Grade | — | — | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | — | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL |
| 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) | — | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | — | — | THROUGH-HOLE | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | — | GULL WING | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | — | — | 2.54 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm | — | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm |
| Terminal Position | — | — | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | — | DUAL | DUAL |
| ## SN74LS240N Alternates Showing results | — | — | Image | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | — | — | — | 260 | 260 | 260 | — | 260 | 260 |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | — | — | — | 30 | 30 | 30 | — | 30 | 30 |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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What is equivalent to SN74LS240NS?
Known equivalents for SN74LS240NS include LM1085IS-ADJ, SN74LS240N, SN74LS240NSR. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of SN74LS240NS?
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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