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The NXP 74HC238D is a high-speed CMOS 3 to 8 line decoder/demultiplexer designed for logic-level conversion, address decoding, and signal routing in digital circuits. This IC offers precise binary-to-octal decoding with low power consumption, TTL-compatible inputs, and active-low outputs, providing versatile design flexibility.
Product Core Features and Benefits
- Logic Function: 3 to 8 line decoder/demultiplexer with three enable inputs for precise output control.
- Operating Voltage: 2 V–6 V, suitable for 5 V and 3.3 V logic systems.
- Propagation Delay: A typical 19 ns at Vcc = 5 V ensures fast signal decoding in timing-critical circuits.
- Package: DIP-16 / SOIC-16 surface-mount options, allowing flexible PCB layout.
- Temperature Range: –40 °C to +125 °C, ideal for harsh environments.
- Fan-Out: Up to 10 standard loads for driving multiple TTL devices.
- Power Efficiency: Low quiescent current reduces system power consumption.
Usage Recommendations
- Industrial applications
- Instrumentation
- Embedded system
Why Buy It?
This decoder IC combines high-speed performance and CMOS low-power efficiency to deliver reliable signal routing and address selection in embedded systems, microcontroller-based designs, and industrial electronics. Its active low outputs and TTL-compatible inputs make it compatible with many devices, providing a compact, high-performance solution for global B2B and technical buyers.