1. General description
The 74HC4538; 74HCT4538 are high-speed Si-gate CMOS devices and are pin
compatible with Low-power Schottky TTL (LSTTL). They are specified in compliance with
JEDEC standard no. 7A.
The 74HC4538; 74HCT4538 are dual retriggerable-resettable monostable multivibrators.
Each multivibrator has an active LOW trigger/retrigger input (nA), an active HIGH
trigger/retrigger input (nB), an overriding active LOW direct reset input (nCD), an output
(nQ) and its complement (nQ), and two pins (nREXT/CEXT and nCEXT) for connecting
the external timing components CEXT and REXT. Typical pulse width variation over the
specified temperature range is ±0.2 %.
The multivibrator may be triggered by either the positive or the negative edges of the input
pulse. The duration and accuracy of the output pulse are determined by the external
timing components CEXT and REXT. The output pulse width (tW) is equal to
0.7 ×REXT ×CEXT. The linear design techniques guarantee precise control of the output
pulse width. A LOW level at nCD terminates the output pulse immediately. Schmitt trigger
action on pins nA and nB makes the circuit highly tolerant of slower rise and fall times.
2. Features
nTolerant of slow trigger rise and fall times
nSeparate reset inputs
nTriggering from falling or rising edge
nMultiple package options
nESD protection:
uHBM JESD22-A114E exceeds 2000 V
uMM JESD22-A115-A exceeds 200 V
nSpecified from −40 °Cto+85°C and from −40 °C to +125 °C
74HC4538; 74HCT4538
Dual retriggerable precision monostable multivibrator
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3. Ordering information
4. Functional diagram
Table 1. Ordering information
Type number Package
Temperature range Name Description Version
74HC4538N −40 °C to +125 °C DIP16 plastic dual in-line package; 16-leads (300 mil) SOT38-4
74HCT4538N
74HC4538D −40 °C to +125 °C SO16 plastic small outline package; 16 leads; body width 3.9 mm SOT109-1
74HCT4538D
74HC4538DB −40 °C to +125 °C SSOP16 plastic shrink small outline package; 16 leads;
body width 5.3 mm SOT338-1
74HCT4538DB
74HC4538PW −40 °C to +125 °C TSSOP16 plastic thin shrink small outline package; 16 leads;
body width 4.4 mm SOT403-1
74HCT4538PW
Fig 1. Functional diagram
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1A
1CEXT
1REXT/CEXT
7
6
1Q
1Q
1B
1CD
5
1
2
4
3
2A
2CEXT
2REXT/CEXT
9
10
2Q
2Q
2B
2CD
11
15
14
12
13
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Fig 2. Logic diagram (one multivibrator)
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Vref2
Vref1
GND
nCEXT
nREXT/CEXT
enable
enable
VCC
power-on reset
VCC
nCD
nB
nA
nQ
nQ
GND
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5. Pinning information
5.1 Pinning
5.2 Pin description
Fig 3. Pin configuration for DIP16 and SO16 Fig 4. Pin configuration for SSOP16 and TSSOP16
74HC4538
74HCT4538
1CEXT VCC
1REXT/CEXT 2CEXT
1CD 2REXT/CEXT
1B 2CD
1A 2B
1Q 2A
1Q 2Q
GND 2Q
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
9
12
11
14
13
16
15
74HC4538
74HCT4538
1CEXT VCC
1REXT/CEXT 2CEXT
1CD 2REXT/CEXT
1B 2CD
1A 2B
1Q 2A
1Q 2Q
GND 2Q
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
9
12
11
14
13
16
15
Table 2. Pin description
Symbol Pin Description
1CEXT, 2CEXT 1, 15 external capacitor connection (always connected to ground)
1REXT/CEXT, 2REXT/CEXT 2, 14 external capacitor/resistor connection
1CD, 2CD 3, 13 direct reset input (active LOW)
1B, 2B 4, 12 input (LOW to HIGH triggered)
1A, 2A 5, 11 input (HIGH to LOW triggered)
1Q, 2Q 6, 10 output
1Q, 2Q 7, 9 complementary output (active LOW)
GND 8 ground (0 V)
VCC 16 supply voltage
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6. Functional description
[1] H = HIGH voltage level; L = LOW voltage level; X = don’t care;
↑ = positive-going transition; ↓= negative-going transition;
= one HIGH level output pulse, with the pule width determined by CEXT and REXT;
= one LOW level output pulse, with the pulse width determined by CEXT and REXT.
Table 3. Function table
Inputs Outputs
nA nB nCD nQ nQ
↓LH
H↑H
XXLLH
(1) Positive edge triggering.
(2) Positive edge re-triggering (pulse lengthening).
(3) Negative edge triggering.
(4) Reset (pulse shortening).
(5) T = 0.7 × REXT × CEXT (see also Figure 6).
Fig 5. Timing diagram
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(1)
(3)
(5)
(4)
(1)(2)(1)
Vref1
T
Vref2 Vref2
Vref1
TT
nA input
nB input
nCD input
nREXT/CEXT input
nQ output
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7. Limiting values
[1] The input and output voltage ratings may be exceeded if the input and output current ratings are observed.
[2] Ptot derates linearly with 12 mW/K above 70 °C.
[3] Ptot derates linearly with 8 mW/K above 70 °C.
[4] Ptot derates linearly with 5.5 mW/K above 60 °C.
Fig 6. Connection of the external timing components REXT and CEXT
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nQ
nCD
nQ
nREXT/CEXT
nB
nCEXT
GND VCC
REXT
CEXT
nA
T = 0.7 × REXT × CEXT
T
Table 4. Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). Voltages are referenced to GND (ground = 0 V).
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
VCC supply voltage −0.5 +7.0 V
IIK input clamping current VI < −0.5 V or VI>V
CC + 0.5 V [1] -±20 mA
IOK output clamping current VO < −0.5 V or VO > VCC + 0.5 V [1] -±20 mA
IOoutput current VO = −0.5 V to VCC + 0.5 V - ±25 mA
ICC supply current - +50 mA
IGND ground current −50 - mA
Tstg storage temperature −65 +150 °C
Ptot total power dissipation Tamb = −40 °C to +125 °C
DIP16 package [2] - 750 mW
SO16 package [3] - 500 mW
(T)SSOP16 package [4] - 500 mW
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8. Recommended operating conditions
9. Static characteristics
Table 5. Recommended operating conditions
Voltages are referenced to GND (ground = 0 V)
Symbol Parameter Conditions 74HC4538 74HCT4538 Unit
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
VCC supply voltage 2.0 5.0 6.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
VIinput voltage 0 - VCC 0-V
CC V
VOoutput voltage 0 - VCC 0-V
CC V
Tamb ambient temperature −40 - +125 −40 - +125 °C
∆t/∆V input transition rise and fall rate VCC = 2.0 V - - 625 - - - ns/V
VCC = 4.5 V - 1.67 139 - 1.67 139 ns/V
VCC = 6.0 V - - 83 - - - ns/V
Table 6. Static characteristics
At recommended operating conditions; voltages are referenced to GND (ground = 0 V).
Symbol Parameter Conditions 25 °C−40 °C to +85 °C−40 °C to +125 °C Unit
Min Typ Max Min Max Min Max
74HC4538
VIH HIGH-level
input voltage VCC = 2.0 V 1.5 1.2 - 1.5 - 1.5 - V
VCC = 4.5 V 3.15 2.4 - 3.15 - 3.15 - V
VCC = 6.0 V 4.2 3.2 - 4.2 - 4.2 - V
VIL LOW-level
input voltage VCC = 2.0 V - 0.8 0.5 - 0.5 - 0.5 V
VCC = 4.5 V - 2.1 1.35 - 1.35 - 1.35 V
VCC = 6.0 V - 2.8 1.8 - 1.8 - 1.8 V
VOH HIGH-level
output voltage VI = VIH or VIL
IO = −20 µA; VCC = 2.0 V 1.9 2.0 - 1.9 - 1.9 - V
IO = −20 µA; VCC = 4.5 V 4.4 4.5 - 4.4 - 4.4 - V
IO = −20 µA; VCC = 6.0 V 5.9 6.0 - 5.9 - 5.9 - V
IO = −4.0 mA; VCC = 4.5 V 3.98 4.32 - 3.84 - 3.7 - V
IO = −5.2 mA; VCC = 6.0 V 5.48 5.81 - 5.34 - 5.2 - V
VOL LOW-level
output voltage VI = VIH or VIL
IO = 20 µA; VCC = 2.0 V - 0 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.1 V
IO = 20 µA; VCC = 4.5 V - 0 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.1 V
IO = 20 µA; VCC = 6.0 V - 0 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.1 V
IO = 4.0 mA; VCC = 4.5 V - 0.15 0.26 - 0.33 - 0.4 V
IO = 5.2 mA; VCC = 6.0 V - 0.16 0.26 - 0.33 - 0.4 V
IIinput leakage
current VI = VCC or GND;
VCC = 6.0 V --±0.1 - ±1-±1µA
pin nREXT/CEXT;
VI= 2.0 V or GND; other
inputs at VCC or GND;
VCC = 6.0 V [1]
--±0.5 - ±5-±10 µA
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[1] This measurement can only be carried out after a trigger pulse is applied.
ICC supply current VI = VCC or GND; IO=0A;
VCC = 6.0 V - - 8.0 - 80 - 160 µA
CIinput
capacitance - 3.5 - - - - - pF
74HCT4538
VIH HIGH-level
input voltage VCC = 4.5 V to 5.5 V 2.0 1.6 - 2.0 - 2.0 - V
VIL LOW-level
input voltage VCC = 4.5 V to 5.5 V - 1.2 0.8 - 0.8 - 0.8 V
VOH HIGH-level
output voltage VI = VIH or VIL; VCC = 4.5 V
IO = −20 µA 4.4 4.5 - 4.4 - 4.4 - V
IO = −4.0 mA 3.98 4.32 - 3.84 - 3.7 - V
VOL LOW-level
output voltage VI = VIH or VIL; VCC = 4.5 V
IO = 20 µA; VCC = 4.5 V - 0 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.1 V
IO = 4.0 mA; VCC = 4.5 V - 0.15 0.26 - 0.33 - 0.4 V
IIinput leakage
current VI = VCC or GND;
VCC = 5.5 V --±0.1 - ±1-±1µA
pin nREXT/CEXT;
VI= 2.0 V or GND; other
inputs at VCC or GND;
VCC = 5.5 V [1]
--±0.5 - ±5-±10 µA
ICC supply current VI = VCC or GND; IO=0A;
VCC = 5.5 V - - 8.0 - 80 - 160 µA
∆ICC additional
supply current VI=V
CC −2.1 V; IO=0A;
other inputs at VCC or GND;
VCC = 4.5 V to 5.5 V
pin nA, nB - 50 180 - 225 - 245 µA
pin nCD - 65 234 - 293 - 319 µA
CIinput
capacitance - 3.5 - - - - - pF
Table 6. Static characteristics
…continued
At recommended operating conditions; voltages are referenced to GND (ground = 0 V).
Symbol Parameter Conditions 25 °C−40 °C to +85 °C−40 °C to +125 °C Unit
Min Typ Max Min Max Min Max
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10. Dynamic characteristics
Table 7. Dynamic characteristics
Voltages are referenced to GND (ground = 0 V); for test circuit see Figure 9.
Symbol Parameter Conditions 25 °C−40 °C to
+85 °C−40 °C to
+125 °CUnit
Min Typ[1] Max Min Max Min Max
74HC4538
tPLH LOW to HIGH
propagation
delay
nA, nB to nQ;
see Figure 7
VCC = 2.0 V - 85 265 - 330 - 400 ns
VCC = 4.5 V - 31 53 - 66 - 80 ns
VCC = 5.0 V; CL=15pF -27-----ns
VCC = 6.0 V - 25 45 - 56 - 68 ns
nCD to nQ; see Figure 7
VCC = 2.0 V - 83 265 - 340 - 400 ns
VCC = 4.5 V - 30 53 - 68 - 80 ns
VCC = 6.0 V - 24 45 - 58 - 68 ns
tPHL HIGH to LOW
propagation
delay
nA, nB to nQ;
see Figure 7
VCC = 2.0 V - 83 265 - 330 - 400 ns
VCC = 4.5 V - 30 53 - 66 - 80 ns
VCC = 5.0 V; CL=15pF -27-----ns
VCC = 6.0 V - 24 45 - 56 - 68 ns
nCD to nQ; see Figure 7
VCC = 2.0 V - 80 265 - 330 - 400 ns
VCC = 4.5 V - 29 53 - 66 - 80 ns
VCC = 6.0 V - 23 45 - 56 - 68 ns
tttransition time nQ and nQ; see Figure 7 [2]
VCC = 2.0 V - 19 75 - 95 - 119 ns
VCC = 4.5 V - 7 15 - 19 - 22 ns
VCC = 6.0 V - 6 13 - 16 - 19 ns
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tWpulse width nA LOW; see Figure 8
VCC = 2.0 V 80 17 - 100 - 120 - ns
VCC = 4.5 V 16 6 - 20 - 24 - ns
VCC = 6.0 V 14 5 - 17 - 20 - ns
nB HIGH; see Figure 8
VCC = 2.0 V 80 17 - 100 - 120 - ns
VCC = 4.5 V 16 6 - 20 - 24 - ns
VCC = 6.0 V 14 5 - 17 - 20 - ns
nCD LOW; see Figure 8
VCC = 2.0 V 80 19 - 100 - 120 - ns
VCC = 4.5 V 16 7 - 20 - 24 - ns
VCC = 6.0 V 14 6 - 17 - 20 - ns
nQ and nQ HIGH or LOW;
see Figure 8
VCC = 5.0 V;
CEXT = 0.1 µF;
REXT = 10 kΩ
630 700 770 602 798 595 805 µs
trec recovery time nCD to nA, nB;
see Figure 8
VCC = 2.0 V 35 6 - 45 - 55 - ns
VCC = 4.5 V 7 2 - 9 - 11 - ns
VCC = 6.0 V 6 2 - 8 - 9 - ns
trtrig retrigger time nA, nB; see Figure 8;
X=C
EXT / (4.5 × VCC)
VCC = 2.0 V - 455 + X -----ns
VCC = 4.5 V - 80 + X -----ns
VCC = 6.0 V - 55 + X -----ns
REXT externaltiming
resistor VCC = 2.0 V 10 - 1000 ----kΩ
VCC = 5.0 V 2 - 1000 ----kΩ
CEXT externaltiming
capacitor no limits
CPD power
dissipation
capacitance
per multivibrator;
VI= GND to VCC
[3] -136-----pF
Table 7. Dynamic characteristics
…continued
Voltages are referenced to GND (ground = 0 V); for test circuit see Figure 9.
Symbol Parameter Conditions 25 °C−40 °C to
+85 °C−40 °C to
+125 °CUnit
Min Typ[1] Max Min Max Min Max
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74HCT4538
tPLH LOW to HIGH
propagation
delay
nA, nB to nQ;
see Figure 7
VCC = 4.5 V - 35 60 - 75 - 90 ns
VCC = 5.0 V; CL=15pF -30-----ns
nCD to nQ; see Figure 7
VCC = 4.5 V - 35 60 - 75 - 90 ns
tPHL HIGH to LOW
propagation
delay
nA, nB to nQ;
see Figure 7
VCC = 4.5 V - 35 60 - 75 - 90 ns
VCC = 5.0 V; CL=15pF -30-----ns
nCD to nQ; see Figure 7
VCC = 4.5 V - 35 60 - 75 - 90 ns
tttransition time nQ and nQ; see Figure 7 [2]
VCC = 4.5 V - 7 15 - 19 - 21 ns
tWpulse width nA LOW; see Figure 8
VCC = 4.5 V 20 11 - 25 - 30 - ns
nB HIGH; see Figure 8
VCC = 4.5 V 16 5 - 20 - 24 - ns
nCD LOW; see Figure 8
VCC = 4.5 V 20 11 - 25 - 30 - ns
nQ and nQ HIGH or LOW;
see Figure 8
VCC = 5.0 V;
CEXT = 0.1 µF;
REXT = 10 kΩ
630 700 770 602 798 595 805 µs
trec recovery time nCD to nA, nB;
see Figure 8
VCC = 4.5 V 7 2 - 9 - 11 - ns
trtrig retrigger time nA, nB; see Figure 8;
X=C
EXT / (4.5 × VCC)
VCC = 4.5 V - 80 + X -----ns
REXT externaltiming
resistor VCC = 5.0 V 2 - 1000 ----kΩ
CEXT externaltiming
capacitor VCC = 5.0 V no limits
Table 7. Dynamic characteristics
…continued
Voltages are referenced to GND (ground = 0 V); for test circuit see Figure 9.
Symbol Parameter Conditions 25 °C−40 °C to
+85 °C−40 °C to
+125 °CUnit
Min Typ[1] Max Min Max Min Max
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[1] Typical values are measured at nominal supply voltage (VCC = 3.3 V and VCC = 5.0 V).
[2] tt is the same as tTHL and tTLH.
[3] CPD is used to determine the dynamic power dissipation (PD in µW).
PD=C
PD ×VCC2×fi×Σ(CL×VCC2×fo) + 0.48 × CEXT × VCC2× fo + D × 0.8 × VCC where:
fi= input frequency in MHz;
fo= output frequency in MHz;
Σ(CL×VCC2×fo) = sum of the outputs;
CL= output load capacitance in pF;
VCC = supply voltage in V;
D = duty cycle factor in %;
CEXT = external timing capacitance in pF.
11. Waveforms
CPD power
dissipation
capacitance
per multivibrator;
VI= GND to (VCC −1.5 V) [3] -138-----pF
Table 7. Dynamic characteristics
…continued
Voltages are referenced to GND (ground = 0 V); for test circuit see Figure 9.
Symbol Parameter Conditions 25 °C−40 °C to
+85 °C−40 °C to
+125 °CUnit
Min Typ[1] Max Min Max Min Max
Measurement points are given in Table 8.
Logic levels: VOL and VOH are typical output levels that occur with the output load.
Fig 7. Waveforms showing propagation delays and transition times
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VIVM
VX
VY
VY
VX
tPLH tPLH
tPHL tTHL tTLH tPLH
tPHL
tPHL
VMVM
VM
VM
VM
tW
tW
nB input
GND
VI
nA input
GND
VI
nCD input
GND
VOH
nQ output
VOL
VOH
nQ output
VOL
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Measurement points are given in Table 8.
Logic levels: VOL and VOH are typical output levels that occur with the output load.
Fig 8. Waveforms showing nA, nB, nQ, nQ pulse widths, recovery and retrigger times
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nCD input
nA input
nB input
tWtrec tW
tW
VM
VI
VM
VM
VM
tW
trtrig
VI
VI
VOH
GND
VOL
nQ, nQ output
GND
GND
Table 8. Measurement points
Type Input Output
VMVMVXVY
74HC4538 0.5VCC 0.5VCC 0.1VCC 0.9VCC
74HCT4538 1.3 V 1.3 V 0.1VCC 0.9VCC
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Test data is given in Table 9.
Definitions test circuit:
RT = Termination resistance should be equal to output impedance Zo of the pulse generator.
CL = Load capacitance including jig and probe capacitance.
RL = Load resistance.
S1 = Test selection switch
Fig 9. Test circuit for measuring switching times
VMVM
tW
tW
10 %
90 %
0 V
VI
VI
negative
pulse
positive
pulse
0 V
VMVM
90 %
10 %
tf
tr
tr
tf
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DUT
VCC VCC
VIVO
RT
RLS1
CL
open
G
Table 9. Test data
Type Input Load S1 position
VItr, tfCLRLtPHL, tPLH
74HC4538 VCC 6 ns 15 pF, 50 pF 1 kΩopen
74HCT4538 3 V 6 ns 15 pF, 50 pF 1 kΩopen
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12. Application information
12.1 Power-down considerations
A large capacitor (CEXT) may cause problems when powering-down the monostable due
to energy stored in this capacitor. When a system containing this device is powered-down
or rapid decrease of VCC to zero occurs, the monostable may sustain damage, due to the
capacitor discharging through the input protection diodes. To avoid this possibility, use a
damping diode (DEXT) preferably a germanium or Schottky type diode able to withstand
large current surges and connect as shown in Figure 10
12.2 Graphs
Fig 10. Power-down protection circuit
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nREXT/CEXTnCEXT
GND VCC
REXT
DEXT
CEXT
VCC = 4.5 V; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig 11. Typical pulse width accuracy versus external capacitance
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CEXT (F)
10−10 10−510−4
10−6
10−7
10−910−8
1.0
1.2
0.8
1.6
0.6
normalized
K factor
(K)
0.70
0.84
0.56
1.12
0.42
REXT ×
CEXT
(tW)
1 kΩ
2 kΩ
5.6 kΩ
51 kΩ
1 MΩ
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VCC = 4.5 V; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig 12. Typical pulse width accuracy versus external resistance
REXT (Ω)
103106
105
104
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1.0
1.2
0.8
1.6
0.6
0.70
0.84
0.56
1.12
0.42
REXT ×
CEXT
(tW)
normalized
K factor
(K)
> 100 nF
1 nF
VCC = 4.5 V; REXT = 10 kΩ; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig 13. Typical pulse width accuracy versus external capacitance
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CEXT (F)
10−10 10−510−4
10−6
10−7
10−910−8
1.0
1.2
0.8
1.6
0.6
normalized
K factor
(K)
0.70
0.84
0.56
1.12
0.42
REXT ×
CEXT
(tW)
REXT
+10 %
−10 %
CEXT = 1 nF; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig 14. Typical pulse width accuracy versus power supply
VCC (V)
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0.77
0.91
0.63
1.19
0.49
REXT ×
CEXT
(tW)
1.1
1.3
0.9
1.7
0.7
normalized
K factor
(K) 5.6 kΩ
2 kΩ1 kΩ
10 kΩ
1 MΩ
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Dual retriggerable precision monostable multivibrator
CEXT = 100 nF; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig 15. Typical pulse width accuracy versus power supply
VCC (V)
156423
001aak200
0.77
0.91
0.63
1.19
0.49
REXT ×
CEXT
(tW)
1.1
1.3
0.9
1.7
0.7
normalized
K factor
(K)
5.6 kΩ
2 kΩ
1 kΩ
1 MΩ
VCC = 4.5 V; CEXT = 1 nF; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig 16. Typical pulse width accuracy versus temperature
Tamb (°C)
−50 100 150500
001aak201
0.77
0.91
0.63
1.19
0.49
REXT ×
CEXT
(tW)
1.1
1.3
0.9
1.7
0.7
normalized
K factor
(K)
5.6 kΩ
2 kΩ
1 kΩ
1 MΩ
VCC = 4.5 V; CEXT = 1 µF; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig 17. Typical pulse width accuracy versus temperature
Tamb (°C)
−50 100 150500
001aak202
0.77
0.91
0.63
1.19
0.49
REXT ×
CEXT
(tW)
1.1
1.3
0.9
1.7
0.7
normalized
K factor
(K)
1 kΩ
2 kΩ
5.6 kΩ
1 MΩ
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Dual retriggerable precision monostable multivibrator
13. Package outline
Fig 18. Package outline SOT38-4 (DIP16)
REFERENCES
OUTLINE
VERSION EUROPEAN
PROJECTION ISSUE DATE
IEC JEDEC JEITA
SOT38-4 95-01-14
03-02-13
MH
c
(e )
1
ME
A
L
seating plane
A1
wM
b1
b2
e
D
A2
Z
16
1
9
8
E
pin 1 index
b
0 5 10 mm
scale
Note
1. Plastic or metal protrusions of 0.25 mm (0.01 inch) maximum per side are not included.
UNIT A
max. 12 b1(1) (1) (1)
b2cD E e M Z
H
L
mm
DIMENSIONS (inch dimensions are derived from the original mm dimensions)
A
min. A
max. bmax.
w
ME
e1
1.73
1.30 0.53
0.38 0.36
0.23 19.50
18.55 6.48
6.20 3.60
3.05 0.2542.54 7.62 8.25
7.80 10.0
8.3 0.764.2 0.51 3.2
inches 0.068
0.051 0.021
0.015 0.014
0.009
1.25
0.85
0.049
0.033 0.77
0.73 0.26
0.24 0.14
0.12 0.010.1 0.3 0.32
0.31 0.39
0.33 0.030.17 0.02 0.13
DIP16: plastic dual in-line package; 16 leads (300 mil) SOT38-4
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Fig 19. Package outline SOT109-1 (SO16)
X
wM
θ
A
A1
A2
bp
D
HE
Lp
Q
detail X
E
Z
e
c
L
vMA
(A )
3
A
8
9
1
16
y
pin 1 index
UNIT A
max. A1A2A3bpcD
(1) E(1) (1)
eH
ELL
pQZywv θ
REFERENCES
OUTLINE
VERSION EUROPEAN
PROJECTION ISSUE DATE
IEC JEDEC JEITA
mm
inches
1.75 0.25
0.10 1.45
1.25 0.25 0.49
0.36 0.25
0.19 10.0
9.8 4.0
3.8 1.27 6.2
5.8 0.7
0.6 0.7
0.3 8
0
o
o
0.25 0.1
DIMENSIONS (inch dimensions are derived from the original mm dimensions)
Note
1. Plastic or metal protrusions of 0.15 mm (0.006 inch) maximum per side are not included.
1.0
0.4
SOT109-1 99-12-27
03-02-19
076E07 MS-012
0.069 0.010
0.004 0.057
0.049 0.01 0.019
0.014 0.0100
0.0075 0.39
0.38 0.16
0.15 0.05
1.05
0.041
0.244
0.228 0.028
0.020 0.028
0.012
0.01
0.25
0.01 0.004
0.039
0.016
0 2.5 5 mm
scale
SO16: plastic small outline package; 16 leads; body width 3.9 mm SOT109-1
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Fig 20. Package outline SOT338-1 (SSOP16)
UNIT A1A2A3bpcD
(1) E(1) eH
ELL
pQZywv θ
REFERENCES
OUTLINE
VERSION EUROPEAN
PROJECTION ISSUE DATE
IEC JEDEC JEITA
mm 0.21
0.05 1.80
1.65 0.25 0.38
0.25 0.20
0.09 6.4
6.0 5.4
5.2 0.65 1.25
7.9
7.6 1.03
0.63 0.9
0.7 1.00
0.55 8
0
o
o
0.130.2 0.1
DIMENSIONS (mm are the original dimensions)
Note
1. Plastic or metal protrusions of 0.25 mm maximum per side are not included.
SOT338-1 99-12-27
03-02-19
(1)
wM
bp
D
HE
E
Z
e
c
vMA
X
A
y
18
16 9
θ
A
A1
A2
Lp
Q
detail X
L
(A )
3
MO-150
pin 1 index
0 2.5 5 mm
scale
SSOP16: plastic shrink small outline package; 16 leads; body width 5.3 mm SOT338-1
A
max.
2
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Dual retriggerable precision monostable multivibrator
Fig 21. Package outline SOT403-1 (TSSOP16)
UNIT A1A2A3bpcD
(1) E(2) (1)
eH
ELL
pQZywv θ
REFERENCES
OUTLINE
VERSION EUROPEAN
PROJECTION ISSUE DATE
IEC JEDEC JEITA
mm 0.15
0.05 0.95
0.80 0.30
0.19 0.2
0.1 5.1
4.9 4.5
4.3 0.65 6.6
6.2 0.4
0.3 0.40
0.06 8
0
o
o
0.13 0.10.21
DIMENSIONS (mm are the original dimensions)
Notes
1. Plastic or metal protrusions of 0.15 mm maximum per side are not included.
2. Plastic interlead protrusions of 0.25 mm maximum per side are not included.
0.75
0.50
SOT403-1 MO-153 99-12-27
03-02-18
wM
bp
D
Z
e
0.25
18
16 9
θ
A
A1
A2
Lp
Q
detail X
L
(A )
3
HE
E
c
vMA
X
A
y
0 2.5 5 mm
scale
TSSOP16: plastic thin shrink small outline package; 16 leads; body width 4.4 mm SOT403-1
A
max.
1.1
pin 1 index
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Dual retriggerable precision monostable multivibrator
14. Abbreviations
15. Revision history
Table 10. Abbreviations
Acronym Description
CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor
DUT Device Under Test
ESD ElectroStatic Discharge
HBM Human Body Model
LSTTL Low-power Schottky Transistor-Transistor Logic
MM Machine Model
TTL Transistor-Transistor Logic
Table 11. Revision history
Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Supersedes
74HC_HCT4538_3 20090608 Product data sheet - 74HC_HCT4538_CNV_2
Modifications: •The format of this data sheet has been redesigned to comply with the new identity
guidelines of NXP Semiconductors.
•Legal texts have been adapted to the new company name where appropriate.
•Pin names changed throughout.
•Section Section 7,Section 8 and Section 9 added, taken from the 74HC/T HCMOS Family
characteristics/specification (March 1988).
•Test circuit added: Figure 9.
•Quick reference data incorporated in to Section 9 and Section 10.
•Package information added for DIP16, SO16, SSOP16 and TSSOP16 packages.
74HC_HCT4538_CNV_2 19970902 Product specification - -
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Dual retriggerable precision monostable multivibrator
16. Legal information
16.1 Data sheet status
[1] Please consult the most recently issued document before initiating or completing a design.
[2] The term ‘short data sheet’ is explained in section “Definitions”.
[3] The product status of device(s) described in this document may have changed since this document was published and may differ in case of multiple devices. The latest product status
information is available on the Internet at URL http://www.nxp.com.
16.2 Definitions
Draft — The document is a draft version only. The content is still under
internal review and subject to formal approval, which may result in
modifications or additions. NXP Semiconductors does not give any
representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of
information included herein and shall have no liability for the consequences of
use of such information.
Short data sheet — A short data sheet is an extract from a full data sheet
with the same product type number(s) and title. A short data sheet is intended
for quick reference only and should not be relied upon to contain detailed and
full information. For detailed and full information see the relevant full data
sheet, which is available on request via the local NXP Semiconductors sales
office. In case of any inconsistency or conflict with the short data sheet, the
full data sheet shall prevail.
16.3 Disclaimers
General — Information in this document is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, NXP Semiconductors does not give any representations or
warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of such
information and shall have no liability for the consequences of use of such
information.
Right to make changes — NXP Semiconductors reserves the right to make
changes to information published in this document, including without
limitation specifications and product descriptions, at any time and without
notice. This document supersedes and replaces all information supplied prior
to the publication hereof.
Suitability for use — NXP Semiconductors products are not designed,
authorized or warranted to be suitable for use in medical, military, aircraft,
space or life support equipment, nor in applications where failure or
malfunction of an NXP Semiconductors product can reasonably be expected
to result in personal injury, death or severe property or environmental
damage. NXP Semiconductors accepts no liability for inclusion and/or use of
NXP Semiconductors products in such equipment or applications and
therefore such inclusion and/or use is at the customer’s own risk.
Applications — Applications that are described herein for any of these
products are for illustrative purposes only. NXP Semiconductors makes no
representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for the
specified use without further testing or modification.
Limiting values — Stress above one or more limiting values (as defined in
the Absolute Maximum Ratings System of IEC 60134) may cause permanent
damage to the device. Limiting values are stress ratings only and operation of
the device at these or any other conditions above those given in the
Characteristics sections of this document is not implied. Exposure to limiting
values for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Terms and conditions of sale — NXP Semiconductors products are sold
subject to the general terms and conditions of commercial sale, as published
at http://www.nxp.com/profile/terms, including those pertaining to warranty,
intellectual property rights infringement and limitation of liability, unless
explicitly otherwise agreed to in writing by NXP Semiconductors. In case of
any inconsistency or conflict between information in this document and such
terms and conditions, the latter will prevail.
No offer to sell or license — Nothing in this document may be interpreted
or construed as an offer to sell products that is open for acceptance or the
grant, conveyance or implication of any license under any copyrights, patents
or other industrial or intellectual property rights.
Export control — This document as well as the item(s) described herein
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16.4 Trademarks
Notice: All referenced brands, product names, service names and trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
17. Contact information
For more information, please visit: http://www.nxp.com
For sales office addresses, please send an email to: salesaddresses@nxp.com
Document status[1][2] Product status[3] Definition
Objective [short] data sheet Development This document contains data from the objective specification for product development.
Preliminary [short] data sheet Qualification This document contains data from the preliminary specification.
Product [short] data sheet Production This document contains the product specification.
NXP Semiconductors 74HC4538; 74HCT4538
Dual retriggerable precision monostable multivibrator
© NXP B.V. 2009. All rights reserved.
For more information, please visit: http://www.nxp.com
For sales office addresses, please send an email to: salesaddresses@nxp.com
Date of release: 8 June 2009
Document identifier: 74HC_HCT4538_3
Please be aware that important notices concerning this document and the product(s)
described herein, have been included in section ‘Legal information’.
18. Contents
1 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Functional diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 Pinning information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5.1 Pinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5.2 Pin description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
6 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8 Recommended operating conditions. . . . . . . . 7
9 Static characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
10 Dynamic characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
11 Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
12 Application information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
12.1 Power-down considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
12.2 Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
13 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
14 Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
15 Revision history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
16 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
16.1 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
16.2 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
16.3 Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
16.4 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
17 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
18 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
