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Texas Instruments SN74ALS38BNSR — Logic ICs

SN74ALS38BNSR 74ALS Quad 2-Input NAND Gate, Open-Collector

MPNSN74ALS38BNSR
End of Life

TI 74ALS series, SN74ALS38BNSR, quad 2-input NAND gate with open-collector outputs, 4.5V–5.5V supply, 24 mA sink, 33 ns @ 5V/50pF, 0°C to 70°C, 14-SOIC.

$1.0Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging14-SOIC (0.209", 5.30mm Width)
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Series74ALS
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

SN74ALS38BNSR specifications
ParameterValue
Series74ALS
Logic typeNAND Gate
MountingSurface Mount
Supply voltage4.5V ~ 5.5V
Current - output high, low-, 24mA
I/O channels2
Operating temperature0°C ~ 70°C
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
FeaturesOpen Collector
Case14-SOIC (0.209\", 5.30mm Width)
Number of circuits4
Input logic level - low0.8V
Input logic level - high2V
Max propagation delay @ v, max CL33ns @ 5V, 50pF

Product details

The TI SN74ALS38BNSR is a quad 2-input NAND gate from the 74ALS family, but the key detail is the open-collector output stage. That means each of the four gates can only sink current — rated at 24 mA per output — and cannot source any. This is the part you pick when you need to wire-AND multiple outputs onto a shared bus line, drive a relay coil, or pull down a LED anode. The 33 ns propagation delay at 5V and 50 pF load is typical for the ALS series; it's fast enough for control logic and address decoding at moderate clock rates, but not for high-speed datapath switching where a 74F or 74AC part would be a better fit.

No end-of-life notice is in effect.

Frequently asked questions

Is SN74ALS38BNSR available via RFQ confirmation?

Availability is confirmed at quote time through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current stock and pricing.

What is the price of SN74ALS38BNSR?

Pricing is quoted per order against an RFQ. Contact us with your quantity and target price for a firm quote.

Is SN74ALS38BNSR RoHS compliant?

Yes, it is ROHS3 compliant per the manufacturer's listing.

Can SN74ALS38BNSR replace SN74ALS38N?

The SN74ALS38BNSR is the surface-mount (14-SOIC) variant of the same die. The SN74ALS38N is the through-hole (DIP) version. Functionally identical — the only difference is the package and mounting method.

Is SN74ALS38BNSR obsolete?

No, it is listed as Active with no end-of-life notice. Still a valid production part.

What is the output current of SN74ALS38BNSR?

Each open-collector output can sink 24 mA. There is no source current capability — the output is high-impedance when the gate output is high.

What is the lead time for SN74ALS38BNSR?

Lead time is confirmed at quote time against your order quantity. Submit an RFQ for current lead time.