SN54AHC138, SN74AHC138
3-LINE TO 8-LINE DECODERS/DEMULTIPLEXERS
SCLS258I – DECEMBER 1995 – REVISED JANUARY 2000
SN54AHC138 . . . J OR W PACKAGE
SN74AHC138 . . . D, DB, DGV, N, OR PW PACKAGE
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EPIC (Enhanced-Performance Implanted
CMOS) Process
Operating Range 2-V to 5.5-V V
CC
A
B
V
CC
15 Y0
Designed Specifically for High-Speed
Memory Decoders and Data-Transmission
Systems
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2
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8
16
14
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9
C
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
Y5
Y6
G2A
G2B
G1
Incorporate Three Enable Inputs to Simplify
Cascading and/or Data Reception
Latch-Up Performance Exceeds 250 mA Per
JESD 17
Y7
GND
ESD Protection Exceeds 2000 V Per
MIL-STD-833, Method 3015; Exceeds 200 V
Using Machine Model (C = 200 pF, R = 0)
SN54AHC138 . . . FK PACKAGE
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Package Options Include Plastic
Small-Outline (D), Shrink Small-Outline
(DB), Thin Very Small-Outline (DGV), Thin
Shrink Small-Outline (PW), and Ceramic
Flat (W) Packages, Ceramic Chip
Carriers (FK), and Standard Plastic (N) and
Ceramic (J) DIPs
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2
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18
Y1
C
G2A
NC
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17 Y2
16
NC
15
Y3
G2B
G1
description
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Y4
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The ’AHC138 decoders/demultiplexers are
designed for high-performance memory-decoding
and data-routing applications that require very
NC – No internal connection
short
propagation-delay
times.
In
high-performance memory systems, these
decoders can be used to minimize the effects of
system decoding. When employed with
high-speed memories utilizing a fast enable
circuit, the delay times of these decoders and the
enable time of the memory are usually less than
thetypicalaccesstimeofthememory. Thismeans
that the effective system delay introduced by the
decoders is negligible.
The conditions at the binary-select inputs and the three enable inputs select one of eight output lines. Two
active-low and one active-high enable inputs reduce the need for external gates or inverters when expanding.
A 24-line decoder can be implemented without external inverters and a 32-line decoder requires only one
inverter. An enable input can be used as a data input for demultiplexing applications.
TheSN54AHC138 is characterized for operation over the full military temperature range of –55°C to 125°C. The
SN74AHC138 is characterized for operation from –40°C to 85°C.
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
EPIC is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
Copyright 2000, Texas Instruments Incorporated
On products compliant to MIL-PRF-38535, all parameters are tested
unless otherwise noted. On all other products, production
processing does not necessarily include testing of all parameters.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.
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