1. General description
The 74HC238; 74HCT23 8 decodes three binar y weighted address input s (A0, A1 and A2 )
to eight mutually exclusive outputs (Y0 to Y7). The device features three ena ble inputs
(E1 and E2 and E3). Every output will be LOW unless E1 and E2 are LOW and E3 is
HIGH. This multiple enable function allows easy parallel expansion to a 1-of-32 (5 to 32
lines) decoder with just four '238 ICs and one inverter. The '238 can be used as an eight
output demultiplexer by using one of the active LOW enable inputs as the data input and
the remaining ena ble inputs as stro bes. Inputs include clamp diodes. This enables the use
of current limiting resistors to interface inputs to voltages in excess of VCC.
2. Features and benefits
Demultiplexing capability
Multiple input enab le for easy expansion
Ideal for memory chip select decoding
Active HIGH mutually exclusive outputs
Multiple package options
Complies with JEDEC standard no. 7A
Input levels:
For 74HC238: CMOS level
For 74HCT238: TTL level
ESD protection:
HBM JESD22-A114F exceeds 2000 V
MM JESD22-A115-A exceeds 200 V
Specified from 40 Cto+85C and from 40 Cto+125C
3. Ordering information
74HC238; 74HCT238
3-to-8 line decoder/demultiplexer
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Table 1. Ordering information
Type number Package
Temperatu re range Name Description Version
74HC238D 40 C to +125 C SO16 plastic small outline package; 16 leads;
body width 3.9 mm SOT109-1
74HCT238D
74HC238DB 40 C to +125 C SSOP16 plastic shrink small outline package; 16 leads;
body width 5.3 mm SOT338-1
74HCT238DB
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4. Functional diagram
74HC238PW 40 C to +125 C TSSOP16 plastic thin shrink small outline package; 16 leads;
body width 4.4 mm SOT403-1
74HCT238PW
74HC238BQ 40 C to +125 C DHVQFN16 plastic dual in-line compatible thermal enhanced very thin
quad flat package; no leads; 16 terminals;
body 2.5 3.5 0.85 mm
SOT763-1
74HCT238BQ
Table 1. Ordering information …continued
Type number Package
Temperatu re range Name Description Version
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5. Pinning information
5.1 Pinning
5.2 Pin description
(1) This is not a supply pin. The substrate is attached to this
pad using conductive die attach material. There is no
electrical or mechanical requirement to solder this pad.
However, if it is soldered, the solder land should remain
floating or be connected to GND.
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Table 2. Pin description
Symbol Pin Description
A0, A1, A2 1, 2, 3 address input
E1 4 enable input (active LOW)
E2 5 enable input (active LOW)
E3 6 enable input (active HIGH)
Y0, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6, Y7 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 7 output (active HIGH)
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.
7. Limiting values
[1] The input and output voltage ratings may be exceeded if the input and output current ratings are observed.
[2] For SO16 package: above 70 C the value of Ptot derates lin early at 8 mW/K.
For SSOP16 and TSSOP16 packages: above 60 C the value of Ptot derates linearly at 5.5 mW/K.
For DHVQFN16 package: above 60 C the value of Ptot derates linearly at 4.5 mW/K.
Table 3. Function table[1]
Inputs Outputs
E1 E2 E3 A0 A1 A2 Y0 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7
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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 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>V
CC +0.5V [1] -20 mA
IOoutput curren t 0.5 V < VO < VCC +0.5V - 25 mA
ICC supply current - 50 mA
IGND ground current 50 - mA
Tstg storage temperature 65 +150 C
Ptot total power dissipation SO16, (T)SSOP16 and DHVQFN16
packages [2] -500mW
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8. Recommended operating conditions
9. Static characteristics
Table 5. Recommended operating con ditions
Voltages are referenced to GND (ground = 0 V).
Symbol Parameter Conditions 74HC238 74HCT238 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 GN D (ground = 0 V).
Symbol Parameter Conditions 25 C40 C to +85 C40 C to +125 CUnit
Min Typ Max Min Max Min Max
74HC238
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=V
IH or VIL
IO=20 A; VCC = 2.0 V 1.9 2.0 - 1.9 - 1.9 - V
IO=20 A; VCC = 4.5 V 4.4 4.5 - 4.4 - 4.4 - V
IO=20 A; 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=V
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IO=20A; VCC = 2.0 V - 0 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.1 V
IO=20A; VCC = 4.5 V - 0 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.1 V
IO=20A; VCC = 6.0 V - 0 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.1 V
IO=4.0mA; V
CC = 4.5 V - 0.15 0.26 - 0.33 - 0.4 V
IO=5.2mA; V
CC = 6.0 V - 0.16 0.26 - 0.33 - 0.4 V
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current VI=V
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VCC =6.0V --0.1 - 1.0 - 1.0 A
ICC supply current VI=V
CC or GND; IO=0A;
VCC =6.0V - - 8.0 - 80 - 160 A
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CIinput
capacitance -3.5- - - - - pF
74HCT238
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=V
IH or VIL; VCC =4.5V
IO=20 A 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=V
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IO=20A - 0 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.1 V
IO= 4.0 mA - 0.16 0.26 - 0.33 - 0.4 V
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current VI=V
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VCC =5.5V --0.1 - 1.0 - 1.0 A
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CC 2.1 V;
other inputs at VCC or GND;
VCC = 4.5 V to 5.5 V;
IO=0A
An inputs - 70 252 - 315 - 343 A
E1, E2 inputs - 40 144 - 180 - 196 A
E3 input - 145 522 - 653 - 711 A
CIinput
capacitance -3.5- - - - - pF
Table 6. Static characteristics …continued
At recommended operating conditions; voltages are referenced to GN D (ground = 0 V).
Symbol Parameter Conditions 25 C40 C to +85 C40 C to +125 CUnit
Min Typ Max Min Max Min Max
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10. Dynamic characteristics
Table 7. Dynamic characteristics
GND = 0 V; test circuit see Figure 8.
Symbol Parameter Conditions 25 C40 C to +125 C
Min Typ Max Max
(85 C) Max
(125 C) Unit
74HC238
tpd propagation delay An to Yn; see Figure 6 [1]
VCC = 2.0 V - 47 150 190 225 ns
VCC = 4.5 V - 17 30 38 45 ns
VCC = 5.0 V; CL=15pF - 14 - - - ns
VCC = 6.0 V - 14 26 33 38 ns
E3 to Yn; see Figure 6 [1]
VCC = 2.0 V - 52 160 200 240 ns
VCC = 4.5 V - 19 32 40 48 ns
VCC = 5.0 V; CL=15pF - 16 - - - ns
VCC = 6.0 V - 15 27 34 41 ns
En to Yn or see Figure 7 [1]
VCC = 2.0 V - 50 155 195 235 ns
VCC = 4.5 V - 18 31 39 47 ns
VCC = 5.0 V; CL=15pF - 17 - - - ns
VCC = 6.0 V - 14 26 33 40 ns
tttransition time see Figure 6 and Figure 7 [2]
VCC = 2.0 V - 19 75 95 110 ns
VCC = 4.5 V - 7 15 19 22 ns
VCC = 6.0 V - 6 13 16 19 ns
CPD power dissipation
capacitance per package ; VI=GNDtoV
CC [3] -72- - -pF
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[1] tpd is the same as tPHL and tPLH.
[2] tt is the same as tTHL and tTLH.
[3] CPD is used to determine the dynamic power dissipation (PD in W):
PD=C
PD VCC2fiN+ (CLVCC2fo) where:
fi= input frequency in MHz;
fo= output frequency in MHz;
CL= output load capacitance in pF;
VCC = supply voltage in V;
N = number of inputs switching;
(CLVCC2fo) = sum of outputs.
11. Waveforms
74HCT238
tpd propagation delay An to Yn; see Figure 6 [1]
VCC = 4.5 V - 19 35 44 53 ns
VCC = 5.0 V; CL=15pF - 18 - - - ns
E3 to Yn; see Figure 6 [1]
VCC = 4.5 V - 20 37 46 56 ns
VCC = 5.0 V; CL=15pF - 20 - - - ns
En to Yn or see Figure 7 [1]
VCC = 4.5 V - 20 35 44 53 ns
VCC = 5.0 V; CL=15pF - 21 - - - ns
tttransition time VCC = 4.5 V ;
see Figure 6 and Figure 7 [2] - 7 15 19 22 ns
CPD power dissipation
capacitance per package ;
VI=GNDtoV
CC 1.5 V [3] -76- - -pF
Table 7. Dynamic characteristics
GND = 0 V; test circuit see Figure 8.
Symbol Parameter Conditions 25 C40 C to +125 C
Min Typ Max Max
(85 C) Max
(125 C) Unit
Measurement points are given in Table 8.
VOL and VOH are typical voltage output levels that occur with the output load.
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Measurement points are given in Table 8.
VOL and VOH are typical voltage output levels that occur with the output load.
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Type Input Output
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74HC238 0.5VCC 0.5VCC 0.1VCC 0.9VCC
74HCT238 1.3 V 1.3 V 0.1VCC 0.9VCC
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Test data is given in Table 9.
Definitions for 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
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13. Abbreviations
14. Revision history
Table 10. Abbreviations
Acronym Description
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
DUT Device Under Test
ESD ElectroStatic Discharge
HBM Human Body Model
MM Machine Model
TTL Transistor-Transistor Logic
Table 11. Revision history
Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Supersedes
74HC_HCT238 v.4 20160127 Product data sheet - 74HC_H CT238 v.3
Modifications: •Type numbers 74HC238N and 74HCT2 38N (SOT38-4) removed.
74HC_HCT238 v.3 20070716 Product data sheet - 74HC_HCT238_CNV v. 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.
•Added type number 74HC238BQ and 74HCT 238BQ (DHVQFN16 package)
74HC_HCT238_CNV v.2 19970828 Product specification - -
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with the Terms and conditions of commercial sale of Nexperia.
Right to make changes — Nexperia 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 informa tion supplied prior
to the publication hereof .
Suitability for use — Nexperia products are not designed,
authorized or warranted to be suitable for use in life support, life-critical or
safety-critical systems or equipme nt, nor in applications where failure or
malfunction of a Nexperia product can reasonably be expected
to result in perso nal injury, death or severe property or environmental
damage. Nexperia and its suppliers accept no liability for
inclusion and/or use of Nexperia products in such equipment or
applications and ther efore such inclu sion and/or use is at the cu stomer’s own
risk.
Applications — Applications that are described herein for any of these
products are for illustrative purposes only. Nexperia makes no
representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for the
specified use without further testing or modification.
Customers are responsible for the design and ope ration of their applications
and products using Nexperia products, and Nexperia
accepts no liability for any assistance with applications or customer product
design. It is customer’s sole responsibility to determine whether the Nexperia
product is suitable and fit for the customer’s applications and
products planned, as well as fo r the planned application and use of
customer’s third party customer(s). Custo mers should provide appropriate
design and operating safeguards to minimize the risks associa ted with their
applications and products.
Nexperia does not accept any liability related to any default,
damage, costs or problem which is based on any weakness or default in the
customer’s applications or products, or the application or use by customer’s
third party custo mer(s). Customer is responsible for doing all necessary
testing for the customer’s applications and products using Nexperia
products in order to avoid a default of the applications and
the products or of the application or use by customer’s third party
customer(s). Nexperia does not accept any liability in this respect.
Limiting values — Stress above one or more limiting values (as defined in
the Absolute Maximum Ratings System of IEC 60134) will cause permanent
damage to the device. Limiting values are stress ratings only and (proper)
operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those given in
the Recommended operating conditions section (if present) or the
Characteristics sections of this document is not warranted. Constant or
repeated exposure to limiting values will permanently and irreversibly affect
the quality and reliability of the device.
Terms and conditions of commercial sale — Nexperia
products are sold subject to the general terms and conditions of commercial
sale, as published at http://www.nexperia.com/profile/terms, unless otherwise
agreed in a valid written individua l agreement. In case an individual
agreement is concluded only the ter m s and conditions of the respective
agreement shall apply. Nexperia hereby expressly objects to
applying the customer’s general terms and conditions with regard to the
purchase of Nexperia products by customer.
No offer to sell or license — Nothing i n this document may be interpreted or
construed as an of fer t o sell product s that is open for accept ance or the gr ant,
conveyance or implication of any license under any copyrights, patents or
other industrial or intellectual property rights.
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] dat a sheet Qualification This document contains data from the preliminary specification.
Product [short] data sheet Production This document contains the product specification.
© Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved
74HC_HCT238 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. .
Product data sheet Rev. 4 — 27 January 2016 18 of 19
Nexperia 74HC238; 74HCT238
3-to-8 line decoder/demultiplexer
Export control — This document as well as the item(s) described herein
may be subject to export control regulations. Export might require a prior
authorization from competent authorities.
Non-automotive qualified products — Unless this data sheet expressly
states that this specific Nexperia product is automotive qualified,
the product is not suitable for automotive use. It i s neither qua lified nor tested
in accordance with automotive testing or application requirements. Nexperia
accepts no liability for inclusion and/or use of
non-automotive qualified products in automotive equipment or app lications.
In the event that customer uses the product for design-in and use in
automotive applications to automot ive specifications and standards, custome r
(a) shall use the product without Nexperia's warranty of the
product for such au tomotive applications, use and specifications, and (b)
whenever customer uses the product for automotive applications beyond
Nexperia's specifications such use shall be solely at customer’s
own risk, and (c) customer fully indemnifies Nexperia for any
liability, damages or failed product claims resulting from custome r design and
use of the product for automotive applications beyond Nexperia's
standard warranty and Nexperia's product specifications.
Translations — A non-English (translated ) version of a document is for
reference only. The English version shall prevail in case of any discrepancy
between the translated and English versions.
15.4 Trademarks
Notice: All referenced b rands, produc t names, service names and trademarks
are the property of their respective ow ners.
16. Contact information
For more information, please visit: http://www.nexperia.com
For sales office addresses, please send an email to: salesaddresses@nexperia.com
Nexperia 74HC238; 74HCT238
3-to-8 line decoder/demultiplexer
17. Contents
1 General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Featur es and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4 Functional diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 Pinning information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5.1 Pinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5.2 Pin description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
6 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8 Recommended operating conditions. . . . . . . . 6
9 Static characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
10 Dynamic characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
11 Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
12 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13 Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
14 Revision history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
15 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
15.1 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
15.2 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
15.3 Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
15.4 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
16 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
17 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
© Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved
For more information, please visit: http://www.nexperia.com
For sales office addresses, please send an email to: salesaddresses@nexperia.com
Date of release:
27 January 2016
