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74HCT238BQ

3-to-8 line decoder/demultiplexer

The 74HC238; 74HCT238 decodes three binary weighted address inputs (A0, A1 and A2) to eight mutually exclusive outputs (Y0 to Y7). The device features three enable inputs (E1 and E2 and E3). Every output will be LOW unless E1 and E2 are LOW and E3 is HIGH. This multiple enable function allows easy parallel expansion to a 1-of-32 (5 to 32 lines) decoder with just four '238 ICs and one inverter. The '238 can be used as an eight output demultiplexer by using one of the active LOW enable inputs as the data input and the remaining enable inputs as strobes. Inputs include clamp diodes. This enables the use of current limiting resistors to interface inputs to voltages in excess of VCC.

Features and benefits

  • Wide supply voltage range from 2.0 to 6.0 V

  • CMOS low power dissipation

  • High noise immunity

  • Demultiplexing capability

  • Multiple input enable for easy expansion

  • Ideal for memory chip select decoding

  • Active HIGH mutually exclusive outputs

  • Input levels:

    • For 74HC238: CMOS level

    • For 74HCT238: TTL level

  • Complies with JEDEC standards

    • JESD8C (2.7 V to 3.6 V)

    • JESD7A (2.0 V to 6.0 V)

  • Latch-up performance exceeds 100 mA per JESD 78 Class II Level B

  • ESD protection:

    • HBM: ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 class 2 exceeds 2000 V

    • CDM: ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-002 class C3 exceeds 1000 V

  • Multiple package options

  • Specified from -40 °C to +85 °C and from -40 °C to +125 °C

Parametrics

Type number Product status VCC (V) Logic switching levels Output drive capability (mA) tpd (ns) Power dissipation considerations Tamb (°C) Rth(j-a) (K/W) Ψth(j-top) (K/W) Rth(j-c) (K/W) Package name
74HCT238BQ Production 4.5 - 5.5 TTL ± 4 18 low -40~125 94 14.4 63 DHVQFN16

PCB Symbol, Footprint and 3D Model

Model Name Description

Package

Type number Orderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC)) Status Marking Package Package information Reflow-/Wave soldering Packing
74HCT238BQ 74HCT238BQ,115
(935283682115)
Active HCT238 SOT763-1
DHVQFN16
(SOT763-1)
SOT763-1 SOT763-1_115

Environmental information

Type number Orderable part number Chemical content RoHS RHF-indicator
74HCT238BQ 74HCT238BQ,115 74HCT238BQ rohs rhf rhf
Quality and reliability disclaimer

Documentation (8)

File name Title Type Date
74HC_HCT238 3-to-8 line decoder/demultiplexer Data sheet 2024-03-21
AN11044 Pin FMEA 74HC/74HCT family Application note 2019-01-09
SOT763-1 3D model for products with SOT763-1 package Design support 2019-10-03
Nexperia_package_poster Nexperia package poster Leaflet 2020-05-15
DHVQFN16_SOT763-1_mk plastic, dual in-line compatible thermal enhanced very thin quad flat package; 16 terminals; 0.5 mm pitch; 3.5 mm x 2.5 mm x 0.85 mm body Marcom graphics 2017-01-28
SOT763-1 plastic, leadless dual in-line compatible thermal enhanced very thin quad flat package; 16 terminals; 0.5 mm pitch; 3.5 mm x 2.5 mm x 1 mm body Package information 2023-05-11
SOT763-1_115 DHVQFN16; Reel pack, SMD, 7" Q1/T1 product orientation Packing information 2020-04-21
74HCT238BQ_Nexperia_Product_Reliability 74HCT238BQ Nexperia Product Reliability Quality document 2023-05-29

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Models

File name Title Type Date
SOT763-1 3D model for products with SOT763-1 package Design support 2019-10-03

PCB Symbol, Footprint and 3D Model

Model Name Description

Ordering, pricing & availability

Type number Orderable part number Ordering code (12NC) Status Packing Packing Quantity Buy online
74HCT238BQ 74HCT238BQ,115 935283682115 Active SOT763-1_115 3,000 Order product

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Orderable parts

Type number Orderable part number Ordering code (12NC) Package Buy from distributors
74HCT238BQ 74HCT238BQ,115 935283682115 SOT763-1 Order product