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74HC138N AI Analysis:
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74HC138N product

74HC138N

Programmers

DecoderDemultiplexerCMOSLogic

The 74HC138N is a standard 3-to-8 line decoder/demultiplexer in a DIP-16 package, suitable for general logic and automation control applications.

Best for

  • Logic decoding
  • Address decoding
  • Demultiplexing

Avoid if

  • High-speed applications requiring <10ns delay

Check before use

  • Logic level compatibility with other CMOS/TTL families

Key specifications

Supply Voltage
2.0V - 6.0V
Propagation Delay
20ns
Package
DIP-16

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
ROHS3 Compliant
REACH
REACH Unaffected
MSL
1 (Unlimited)
ECCN
EAR99
HTSUS
8542.39.0001

Application

Industrial AutomationGeneral Logic

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Questions & answers

It is a high-speed CMOS 3-to-8 line decoder/demultiplexer that converts 3-bit binary inputs into one of eight active-low outputs.