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National Semiconductor 54F/74F138 Datasheet
This document is a technical datasheet for the National Semiconductor 54F/74F138, a high-speed bipolar 1-of-8 decoder/demultiplexer. The device is designed for applications such as memory chip select address decoding and offers features like multiple input enables to facilitate parallel expansion.
Read onlineFairchild 74F138 specifications
| Device Type | 1-of-8 Decoder/Demultiplexer |
|---|---|
| ESD Protection | 4000V minimum |
| Supply Voltage (Commercial) | +4.5V to +5.5V |
| Operating Temperature (Military) | -55°C to +125°C |
| Input HIGH Voltage | 2.0V minimum |
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the primary application of the 'F138?
It is ideally suited for high-speed bipolar memory chip select address decoding.
How can the device be expanded to a 1-of-32 decoder?
It requires four 'F138 devices and one inverter.
How many enable inputs does the 74F138 have?
It features three Enable inputs: two active LOW and one active HIGH.
From: Fairchild Semiconductor 74F138 1-of-8 Decoder/Demultiplexer Datasheet
What are the recommended operating supply voltage and temperature ranges?
The device operates with a supply voltage of +4.5V to +5.5V at free air ambient temperatures from 0°C to +70°C.
From: Fairchild Semiconductor 74F138 1-of-8 Decoder/Demultiplexer Datasheet
Are the outputs of the 74F138 active HIGH or active LOW?
All eight outputs are active LOW.
From: Fairchild 74F138 1-of-8 Decoder/Demultiplexer Datasheet
