What this decoder does
The CD74HC42E is a 74HC-series decoder with a 1 x 4:10 circuit, single-supply 2V to 6V, and -55°C to 125°C range.
Package and mounting
Housed in a 16-pin DIP (0.300" body, 7.62 mm pitch), this part is through-hole only.
Lifecycle and sourcing
Marked as Active by the manufacturer with ROHS3 compliance. No end-of-life notice, no last-time-buy window — this decoder is still a standard-production part.
