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Technology family LVC Number of channels 1 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog Supply current (max) (µA) 10
Technology family LVC Number of channels 1 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog Supply current (max) (µA) 10
SOIC (D) 16 59.4 mm² 9.9 x 6 SOP (NS) 16 79.56 mm² 10.2 x 7.8 SSOP (DB) 16 48.36 mm² 6.2 x 7.8 TSSOP (PW) 16 32 mm² 5 x 6.4 TVSOP (DGV) 16 23.04 mm² 3.6 x 6.4 UQFN (RSV) 16 4.68 mm² 2.6 x 1.8 VQFN (RGY) 16 14 mm² 4 x 3.5
  • Operate From 1.65 V to 3.6 V
  • Inputs Accept Voltages to 5.5 V
  • Max tpd of 5.8 ns at 3.3 V
  • Typical VOLP (Output Ground Bounce) < 0.8 V at VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C
  • Typical VOHV (Output VOH Undershoot) > 2 V at VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C
  • Latch-Up Performance Exceeds 250 mA Per JESD 17
  • Operate From 1.65 V to 3.6 V
  • Inputs Accept Voltages to 5.5 V
  • Max tpd of 5.8 ns at 3.3 V
  • Typical VOLP (Output Ground Bounce) < 0.8 V at VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C
  • Typical VOHV (Output VOH Undershoot) > 2 V at VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C
  • Latch-Up Performance Exceeds 250 mA Per JESD 17

The SN74LVC138A devices are designed for high-performance memory-decoding or data-routing applications requiring very short propagation delay times. In high-performance memory systems, these decoders minimize the effects of system decoding. When employed with high-speed memories using a fast enable circuit, delay times of these decoders and the enable time of the memory usually are less than the typical access time of the memory. This means that the effective system delay introduced by the decoders is negligible.

The SN74LVC138A devices are designed for high-performance memory-decoding or data-routing applications requiring very short propagation delay times. In high-performance memory systems, these decoders minimize the effects of system decoding. When employed with high-speed memories using a fast enable circuit, delay times of these decoders and the enable time of the memory usually are less than the typical access time of the memory. This means that the effective system delay introduced by the decoders is negligible.

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* Data sheet SN74LVC138A 3-Line to 8-Line Decoders Demultiplexers datasheet (Rev. W) PDF | HTML 11 Nov 2016
Application note Implications of Slow or Floating CMOS Inputs (Rev. E) 26 Jul 2021
Selection guide Little Logic Guide 2018 (Rev. G) 06 Jul 2018
Selection guide Logic Guide (Rev. AB) 12 Jun 2017
Application note How to Select Little Logic (Rev. A) 26 Jul 2016
Application note Understanding and Interpreting Standard-Logic Data Sheets (Rev. C) 02 Dec 2015
User guide LOGIC Pocket Data Book (Rev. B) 16 Jan 2007
Product overview Design Summary for WCSP Little Logic (Rev. B) 04 Nov 2004
Application note Semiconductor Packing Material Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection 08 Jul 2004
Application note Selecting the Right Level Translation Solution (Rev. A) 22 Jun 2004
User guide Signal Switch Data Book (Rev. A) 14 Nov 2003
Application note Use of the CMOS Unbuffered Inverter in Oscillator Circuits 06 Nov 2003
User guide LVC and LV Low-Voltage CMOS Logic Data Book (Rev. B) 18 Dec 2002
Application note Texas Instruments Little Logic Application Report 01 Nov 2002
Application note TI IBIS File Creation, Validation, and Distribution Processes 29 Aug 2002
More literature Standard Linear & Logic for PCs, Servers & Motherboards 13 Jun 2002
Application note 16-Bit Widebus Logic Families in 56-Ball, 0.65-mm Pitch Very Thin Fine-Pitch BGA (Rev. B) 22 May 2002
Application note Power-Up 3-State (PU3S) Circuits in TI Standard Logic Devices 10 May 2002
More literature STANDARD LINEAR AND LOGIC FOR DVD/VCD PLAYERS 27 Mar 2002
Application note Migration From 3.3-V To 2.5-V Power Supplies For Logic Devices 01 Dec 1997
Application note Bus-Interface Devices With Output-Damping Resistors Or Reduced-Drive Outputs (Rev. A) 01 Aug 1997
Application note CMOS Power Consumption and CPD Calculation (Rev. B) 01 Jun 1997
Application note LVC Characterization Information 01 Dec 1996
Application note Input and Output Characteristics of Digital Integrated Circuits 01 Oct 1996
Application note Live Insertion 01 Oct 1996
Design guide Low-Voltage Logic (LVC) Designer's Guide 01 Sep 1996
Application note Understanding Advanced Bus-Interface Products Design Guide 01 May 1996

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Evaluation board

14-24-LOGIC-EVM — Logic product generic evaluation module for 14-pin to 24-pin D, DB, DGV, DW, DYY, NS and PW packages

The 14-24-LOGIC-EVM evaluation module (EVM) is designed to support any logic device that is in a 14-pin to 24-pin D, DW, DB, NS, PW, DYY or DGV package,

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Evaluation board

14-24-NL-LOGIC-EVM — Logic product generic evaluation module for 14-pin to 24-pin non-leaded packages

14-24-NL-LOGIC-EVM is a flexible evaluation module (EVM) designed to support any logic or translation device that has a 14-pin to 24-pin BQA, BQB, RGY, RSV, RJW or RHL package.

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Simulation model

SN74LVC138A IBIS Model (Rev. B)

SCEM017B.ZIP (27 KB) - IBIS Model
Package Pins CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models
SOIC (D) 16 Ultra Librarian
SOP (NS) 16 Ultra Librarian
SSOP (DB) 16 Ultra Librarian
TSSOP (PW) 16 Ultra Librarian
TVSOP (DGV) 16 Ultra Librarian
UQFN (RSV) 16 Ultra Librarian
VQFN (RGY) 16 Ultra Librarian

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