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74HC4538DB

Dual retriggerable precision monostable multivibrator

The 74HC4538 is a dual retriggerable-resettable monostable multivibrator. Each multivibrator has two trigger/retrigger inputs (nA and nB), a direct reset input (nCD), two complementary outputs (nQ and nQ), and two pins (nREXT/CEXT and nCEXT) for connecting the external timing components CEXT and REXT. Typical pulse width variation over temperature range is ± 0.2 %. The device may be triggered by either the positive or the negative edges of the input pulse. The duration and accuracy of the output pulse are determined by the external timing components CEXT and REXT. The output pulse width (TW) is equal to 0.7 × REXT × CEXT. The linear design techniques guarantee precise control of the output pulse width. A LOW level at nCD terminates the output pulse immediately. Schmitt-trigger action in the trigger inputs makes the circuit highly tolerant to slower rise and fall times. Inputs include clamp diodes. This enables the use of current limiting resistors to interface inputs to voltages in excess of VCC.

This product has been discontinued, click here for discontinuation information and replacement parts.

Features and benefits

  • Wide supply voltage range from 2.0 to 6.0 V

  • CMOS low power dissipation

  • CMOS input levels

  • High noise immunity

  • Tolerant of slow trigger rise and fall times

  • Separate reset inputs

  • Triggering from falling or rising edge

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

  • Complies with JEDEC standards

    • JESD8C (2.7 V to 3.6 V)

    • JESD7A (2.0 V to 6.0 V)

  • ESD protection:

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

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

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

Parametrics

Type number Product status Package name
74HC4538DB End of life SSOP16

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Package

All type numbers in the table below are discontinued. See the table Discontinuation information for more information.

Type number Orderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC)) Status Marking Package Package information Reflow-/Wave soldering Packing
74HC4538DB 74HC4538DB,112
(935186970112)
Withdrawn / End-of-life HC4538 SOT338-1
SSOP16
(SOT338-1)
SOT338-1 SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-REFLOW
SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVE
Not available
74HC4538DB,118
(935186970118)
Withdrawn / End-of-life HC4538 Not available

Environmental information

All type numbers in the table below are discontinued. See the table Discontinuation information for more information.

Type number Orderable part number Chemical content RoHS RHF-indicator
74HC4538DB 74HC4538DB,112 74HC4538DB rohs rhf rhf
74HC4538DB 74HC4538DB,118 74HC4538DB rohs rhf rhf
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Documentation (8)

File name Title Type Date
AN11044 Pin FMEA 74HC/74HCT family Application note 2019-01-09
Nexperia_package_poster Nexperia package poster Leaflet 2020-05-15
SSOP16_SOT338-1_mk plastic, shrink small outline package; 16 leads; 0.65 mm pitch; 6.2 mm x 5.3 mm x 2 mm body Marcom graphics 2017-01-28
SOT338-1 plastic, shrink small outline package; 16 leads; 0.65 mm pitch; 6.2 mm x 5.3 mm x 2 mm body Package information 2022-06-20
SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-REFLOW Footprint for reflow soldering Reflow soldering 2009-10-08
hc HC/HCT Spice model SPICE model 2022-02-17
HCT_USER_GUIDE HC/T User Guide User manual 1997-10-31
SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVE Footprint for wave soldering Wave soldering 2009-10-08

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Models

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hc HC/HCT Spice model SPICE model 2022-02-17

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