
SDFS013A − MARCH 1987 − REVISED OCTOBER 1993
2−2 POST OFFICE BOX 655303 • DALLAS, TEXAS 75265
POST OFFICE BOX 1443 • HOUSTON, TEXAS 77251−1443
absolute maximum ratings over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)†
Supply voltage range, VCC −0.5 V to 7 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input voltage range, VI (see Note 1) −0.5 V to 7 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input current range −30 mA to 5 mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltage range applied to any output in the high state −0.5 V to VCC
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Current into any output in the low state 128 mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating free-air temperature range: SN54F38 −55°C to 125°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SN74F38 0°C to 70°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage temperature range −65°C to 150°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
†Stresses beyond those listed under “absolute maximum ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under “recommended operating conditions” is not
implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
NOTE 1: The input voltage ratings may be exceeded provided the input current ratings are observed.
recommended operating conditions
SN54F38 SN74F38
MIN NOM MAX MIN NOM MAX
VCC Supply voltage 4.5 5 5.5 4.5 5 5.5 V
VIH High-level input voltage 2 2 V
VIL Low-level input voltage 0.8 0.8 V
IIK Input clamp current −18 −18 mA
VOH High-level output voltage 4.5 4.5 V
IOL Low-level output current 48 64 mA
TAOperating free-air temperature −55 125 0 70 °C
electrical characteristics over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless
otherwise noted)
SN54F38 SN74F38
MIN TYP‡MAX MIN TYP‡MAX
VIK VCC = 4.5 V, II = −18 mA −0.73 −1.2 −1.2 V
VCC = 4.5 V, IOL = 48 mA 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.5
VOL VCC = 4.5 V, IOL = 64 mA 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.5 V
IIVCC = 5.5 V, VI = 7 V 0.1 0.1 mA
IIH VCC = 5.5 V, VI = 2.7 V 20 20 µA
IIL VCC = 5.5 V, VI = 0.5 V − 0.6 − 0.6 mA
IOH VCC = 4.5 V 250 250 µA
ICCH VCC = 5.5 V, VI = 0 4 7 4 7 mA
ICCL VCC = 5.5 V, VI = 4.5 V 22 30 22 30 mA
‡All typical values are at VCC = 5 V, TA = 25°C.