Texas Instruments CD74AC138 3-Line to 8-Line Inverting Decoders/Demultiplexers CD74AC138M96G4

The CD74AC138 3-Line to 8-Line Inverting Decoder/Demultiplexer from Texas Instruments is designed for high-performance applications requiring fast propagation delays. It operates within a voltage range of 1.5V to 5.5V and features balanced noise immunity at 30% of the supply voltage. The device includes three enable inputs to facilitate cascading and data reception, making it suitable for complex memory decoding and data routing tasks. This decoder can drive outputs with a current of ±24mA and supports a fanout of up to 15 F devices. It is built using a SCR-latchup-resistant CMOS process, ensuring reliability in various conditions. Additionally, the CD74AC138 exceeds 2kV ESD protection per MIL-STD-883, enhancing its robustness for sensitive applications. The product is available in multiple package types, including SOIC, PDIP, and TSSOP, allowing for flexibility in design integration.