74HC238BQ: 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.

Outline 3d SOT763-1
Data Sheets (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
3-to-8 line decoder/demultiplexer (REV 4.0) PDF (176.0 kB) 74HC_HCT238 [English]28 Jan 2016
Application Notes (2)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Live Insertion Aspects of Philips Logic Families (REV 1.0) PDF (73.0 kB) AN252 [English]13 Mar 2013
Pin FMEA 74HC/74HCT family (REV 1.0) PDF (51.0 kB) AN11044 [English]16 Mar 2011
Package Information (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
plastic dual in-line compatible thermal enhanced very thin quad flat package; no leads; 16 terminals; body 2.5 x 3.5 x... (REV 1.1) PDF (191.0 kB) SOT763-1 [English]30 May 2016
Packing (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
DHVQFN16; Reel pack, SMD, 7" Q1/T1 standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,115 or... (REV 2.0) PDF (191.0 kB) SOT763-1_115 [English]05 Jul 2016
Ordering Information
ProductStatusFamilyFunctionVCC (V)Logic switching levelsDescriptionPackage versionOutput drive capability (mA)tpd (ns)Power dissipation considerationsTamb (Cel)Rth(j-a) (K/W)Ψth(j-top) (K/W)Rth(j-c) (K/W)Package nameNo of pins
74HC238BQActiveHC(T)Decoders/demultiplexers2.0 - 6.0CMOS3-to-8 decoder/demultiplexerSOT763-1+/- 5.214low-40~1259414.463DHVQFN1616
Package Information
Product IDPackage DescriptionOutline VersionReflow/Wave SolderingPackingProduct StatusPart NumberOrdering code(12NC)MarkingChemical ContentRoHS / Pb Free / RHFLeadFree Conversion DateEFRIFR(FIT)MTBF(hour)MSLMSL LF
74HC238BQSOT763-1Reel 7" Q1/T1Active74HC238BQ,115 (9352 836 81115)HC23874HC238BQAlways Pb-free84.96.621.51E811
3-to-8 line decoder/demultiplexer 74HCT238PW
Live Insertion Aspects of Philips Logic Families 74HC_T_245_Q100
Pin FMEA 74HC/74HCT family 74HC_T_597_Q100
plastic dual in-line compatible thermal enhanced very thin quad flat package; no leads; 16 terminals; body 2.5 x 3.5 x... NPIC6C596A_Q100
DHVQFN16; Reel pack, SMD, 7" Q1/T1 standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,115 or... NPIC6C596A_Q100
TFF1024HN