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74LCX138
Low voltage CMOS 3 to 8 line decoder (Inverter)
with 5V tolerant inputs
Features
5V tolerant inputs
High speed:
–t
PD = 6.7ns (Max) at VCC = 3V
Power down protection on inputs and outputs
Symmetrical output impedance:
–|I
OH| = IOL = 24mA (Min) at VCC = 3V
PCI bus levels guaranteed at 24mA
Balanced propagation delays:
–t
PLH tPHL
Operating voltage range:
–V
CC (Opr) = 2.0V to 3.6V
Pin and function compatible with
74 series 138
Latch-up performance exceeds
500mA (JESD 17)
ESD performance:
HBM > 2000V
(MIL STD 883 method 3015); MM > 200V
Description
The 74LCX138 is a low voltage CMOS 3 to 8 line
decoder (inverting) fabricated with sub-micron
silicon gate and double-layer metal wiring C2MOS
technology. It is ideal for low power and high
speed 3.3V applications; it can be interfaced to
5V signal environment for inputs.
If the device is enabled, 3 binary select inputs (A,
B and C) determine which one of the outputs will
go low. If enable input G1 is held low or either
G2A or G2B is held high, the decoding function is
inhibited and all the 8 outputs go to high.
Three enable inputs are provided to ease
cascade connection and application of address
decoders for memory systems.
It has same speed performance at 3.3V than 5V
AC/ACT family, combined with a lower power
consumption.
All inputs and outputs are equipped with
protection circuits against static discharge, giving
them 2KV ESD immunity and transient excess
voltage.
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Contents 74LCX138
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Contents
1 Logic symbols and I/O equivalent circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Pin settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 Pin connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Pin description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Truth table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Logic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Maximum rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Recommended operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5 Test circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6 Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7 Package mechanical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
74LCX138 Logic symbols and I/O equivalent circuit
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1 Logic symbols and I/O equivalent circuit
Figure 1. IEC logic symbols
Figure 2. Input and output equivalent circuit
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2 Pin settings
2.1 Pin connection
Figure 3. Pin connection (top through view)
2.2 Pin description
Table 1. Pin description
Pin N° Symbol Name and function
1, 2, 3 A, B, C Address inputs
4, 5 G2A, G2B Enable inputs
6 G1 Enable input
15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 7 Y0 to Y7 Outputs
8 GND Ground (0V)
16 VCC Positive supply voltage
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2.3 Truth table
Note: X : Do not care
2.4 Logic diagram
Figure 4. Logic diagram
Note: This logic diagram has not to be used to estimate propagation delays
Table 2. Truth table
Inputs Outputs
Enable Select
G2B G2A G1 C B A Y0 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7
X XL XXXHHHHHHHH
XHXXXXHHHHHHHH
HXXXXXHHHHHHHH
LLHLLLLHHHHHHH
L LHL LHHLHHHHHH
L LHLHLHHLHHHHH
L LHLHHHHHLHHHH
L LHHL LHHHHLHHH
L LHHLHHHHHHLHH
L LHHHLHHHHHHLH
L LHHHHHHHHHHHL
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3 Maximum rating
stressing the device above the rating listed in the “absolute maximum ratings” table may
cause permanent damage to the device. these are stress ratings only and operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operating sections of
this specification is not implied. exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for
extended periods may affect device reliability. refer also to the STMicroelectronics sure
program and other relevant quality documents.
3.1 Recommended operating conditions
Table 3. Absolute maximum ratings
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
VCC Supply voltage -0.5 to +7.0 V
VIDC input voltage -0.5 to +7.0 V
VODC output voltage (VCC = 0V) -0.5 to +7.0 V
VODC output voltage (high or low state) (1)
1. IO absolute maximum rating must be observed
-0.5 to VCC + 0.5 V
IIK DC input diode current -50 mA
IOK DC output diode current (2)
2. VO < GND
-50 mA
IODC output current ± 50 mA
ICC DC supply current per supply pin ± 100 mA
IGND DC ground current per supply pin ± 100 mA
Tstg Storage temperature -65 to +150 °C
TLLead temperature (10 sec) 300 °C
Table 4. Recommended operating conditions
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
VCC Supply voltage (1)
1. Truth table guaranteed: 1.5V to 3.6V
2.0 to 3.6 V
VIInput voltage 0 to 5.5 V
VOOutput voltage (VCC = 0V) 0 to 5.5 V
VOOutput voltage (high or low state) 0 to VCC V
IOH, IOL High or low level output current (VCC = 3.0 to 3.6V) ± 24 mA
IOH, IOL High or low level output current (VCC = 2.7V) ± 12 mA
Top Operating temperature -40 to 85 °C
dt/dv Input rise and fall time (2)
2. VIN from 0.8V to 2V at VCC = 3.0V
0 to 10 ns/V
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4 Electrical characteristics
Table 5. DC specifications
Symbol Parameter
Test condition Value
Unit
VCC
(V)
-40 to 85°C
Min Max
VIH High level input voltage
2.7 to 3.6
2.0 V
VIL Low level input voltage 0.8 V
VOH High level output voltage
2.7 to 3.6 IO=-100 µAV
CC-0.2
V
2.7 IO=-12 mA 2.2
3.0
IO=-18 mA 2.4
IO=-24 mA 2.2
VOL Low level output voltage
2.7 to 3.6 IO=100 µA0.2
V
2.7 IO=12 mA 0.4
3.0
IO=16 mA 0.4
IO=24 mA 0.55
IIInput leakage current 2.7 to 3.6 VI = 0 to 5.5V ± 5 µA
Ioff Power OFF leakage
current 0VI or VO = 5.5V 10 µA
ICC Quiescent supply current 2.7 to 3.6
VI = VCC or GND 10
µA
VI or VO= 3.6 to 5.5V ± 10
ICC I incr. per Input 2.7 to 3.6 VIH = VCC - 0.6V 500 µA
Table 6. Dynamic switching characteristics
Symbol Parameter
Test condition Value
Unit
VCC
(V)
TA = 25 °C
Min Typ Max
VOLP Dynamic low level quiet
output (1)
1. Number of outputs defined as "n". Measured with "n-1" outputs switching from HIGH to LOW or LOW to
HIGH. The remaining output is measured in the LOW state.
3.3 CL = 50pF
VIL = 0V, VIH = 3.3V
0.8
V
VOLV -0.8
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Table 7. AC electrical characteristics
Symbol Parameter
Test condition Value
Unit
VCC
(V)
CL
(pF)
RL
()
ts = tr
(ns)
-40 to 85 °C
Min Max
tPLH tPHL Propagation delay
time
2.7 50 500 2.5 7.9 ns
3.0 to 3.6 1.5 6.7
tPZL tPZH
Output enable
time to HIGH and
LOW level
2.7
50 500 2.5
6.4
ns
3.0 to 3.6 1.5 5.8
tPLZ tPHZ
Output disable
time to HIGH and
LOW level
2.7
50 500 2.5
7.4
ns
3.0 to 3.6 1.5 6.5
tOSLH
tOSHL
Output to output
skew time (1) (2)
1. Skew is defined as the absolute value of the difference between the actual propagation delay for any two
outputs of the same device switching in the same direction, either HIGH or LOW (tOSLH = | tPLHm - tPLHn|,
tOSHL = | tPHLm - tPHLn|)
2. Parameter guaranteed by design
3.0 to 3.6 50 500 2.5 1.0 ns
Table 8. Capacitive characteristics
Symbol Parameter
Test condition Value
Unit
VCC
(V)
TA = 25 °C
Min Typ Max
CIN Input capacitance 3.3 VIN = 0 to VCC 6pF
CPD
Power dissipation
capacitance (1)
1. CPD is defined as the value of the IC’s internal equivalent capacitance which is calculated from the
operating current consumption without load. (Refer to Test Circuit). Average operating current can be
obtained by the following equation. ICC(opr) = CPD x VCC x fIN + ICC
3.3 fIN = 10MHz
VIN = 0 or VCC
42 pF
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5 Test circuit
Figure 5. Test circuit
CL = 50pF or equivalent (includes jig and probe capacitance)
RL = 500
or equivalent
RT = ZOUT of pulse generator (typically 50
)
Waveforms 74LCX138
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6 Waveforms
Figure 6. Propagation delay for inverting outputs (f = 1MHz; 50% duty cycle)
Figure 7. Propagation delay for non-inverting outputs (f = 1MHz; 50% duty cycle)
74LCX138 Package mechanical data
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7 Package mechanical data
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in ECOPACK®
packages. These packages have a Lead-free second level interconnect . The category of
second level interconnect is marked on the package and on the inner box label, in
compliance with JEDEC Standard JESD97. The maximum ratings related to soldering
conditions are also marked on the inner box label. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
ECOPACK specifications are available at: www.st.com
Package mechanical data 74LCX138
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DIM.
mm. inch
MIN. TYP MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.
A 1.75 0.068
a1 0.1 0.25 0.004 0.010
a2 1.64 0.063
b 0.35 0.46 0.013 0.018
b1 0.19 0.25 0.007 0.010
C 0.5 0.019
c1 45° (typ.)
D 9.8 10 0.385 0.393
E 5.8 6.2 0.228 0.244
e 1.27 0.050
e3 8.89 0.350
F 3.8 4.0 0.149 0.157
G 4.6 5.3 0.181 0.208
L 0.5 1.27 0.019 0.050
M 0.62 0.024
S8° (max.)
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DIM.
mm. inch
MIN. TYP MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.
A 1.2 0.047
A1 0.05 0.15 0.002 0.004 0.006
A2 0.8 1 1.05 0.031 0.039 0.041
b 0.19 0.30 0.007 0.012
c 0.09 0.20 0.004 0.0079
D 4.9 5 5.1 0.193 0.197 0.201
E 6.2 6.4 6.6 0.244 0.252 0.260
E1 4.3 4.4 4.48 0.169 0.173 0.176
e 0.65 BSC 0.0256 BSC
K0˚ 8˚0˚ 8˚
L 0.45 0.60 0.75 0.018 0.024 0.030
TSSOP16 MECHANICAL DATA
cE
b
A2
A
E1
D
1
PIN 1 IDENTIFICATION
A1 L
K
e
0080338D
Package mechanical data 74LCX138
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DIM.
mm. inch
MIN. TYP MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.
A 330 12.992
C 12.8 13.2 0.504 0.519
D 20.2 0.795
N 60 2.362
T 22.4 0.882
Ao 6.45 6.65 0.254 0.262
Bo 10.3 10.5 0.406 0.414
Ko 2.1 2.3 0.082 0.090
Po 3.9 4.1 0.153 0.161
P 7.9 8.1 0.311 0.319
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74LCX138 Package mechanical data
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DIM.
mm. inch
MIN. TYP MAX. MIN. TYP. MAX.
A 330 12.992
C 12.8 13.2 0.504 0.519
D 20.2 0.795
N 60 2.362
T 22.4 0.882
Ao 6.7 6.9 0.264 0.272
Bo 5.3 5.5 0.209 0.217
Ko 1.6 1.8 0.063 0.071
Po 3.9 4.1 0.153 0.161
P 7.9 8.1 0.311 0.319
Tape & Reel TSSOP16 MECHANICAL DATA
Revision history 74LCX138
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8 Revision history
Table 9. Revision history
Date Revision Changes
15-Sep-2004 4 Ordering Codes Revision - pag. 1.
26-Jul-2006 5 New template, temperature ranges updated
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