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Texas Instruments SN74HCT138PWR — Discrete Semiconductors

SN74HCT138PWR 74HCT Decoder/Demultiplexer 1x3:8 16-TSSOP

MPNSN74HCT138PWR
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Texas Instruments 74HCT series, Decoder/Demultiplexer, 1 x 3:8, 4.5V ~ 5.5V single supply, -40°C ~ 85°C, surface mount 16-TSSOP, Tape & Reel.

$0.46Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging16-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Series74HCT
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

SN74HCT138PWR specifications
ParameterValue
TypeDecoder/Demultiplexer
Series74HCT
MountingSurface Mount
Supply voltage4.5V ~ 5.5V
Voltage supply sourceSingle Supply
Current - output high, low4mA, 4mA
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 85°C
Circuit1 x 3:8
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
Case16-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40mm Width)
Independent circuits1

Product details

What this 1-of-8 decoder does on your board

The SN74HCT138PWR: The -40°C to 85°C operating range covers industrial control cabinets, telecom line cards, and outdoor equipment enclosures. The 16-TSSOP footprint (4.40 mm body width) fits tight PCB layouts where a wider SOIC-16 would crowd adjacent traces.

ROHS3 compliant.

Frequently asked questions

Is SN74HCT138PWR RoHS compliant?

Yes, ROHS3 compliant. No exemption expiry to track.

Can SN74HCT138PWR be replaced by 74HC138?

The 74HC138 is the HC (high-speed CMOS) equivalent with the same pinout and function, but HC inputs have different threshold levels than HCT. HCT is TTL-compatible; HC is CMOS-threshold. If your driving logic is 5 V TTL, stay with HCT. If the driver is 5 V CMOS, HC works. Verify input thresholds against your upstream logic before substituting.

What is the difference between SN74HCT138PWR and SN74HCT138D?

The SN74HCT138D is the same die in a SOIC-16 package (D suffix). The PWR suffix is the 16-TSSOP variant. Electrical specs are identical; only the package footprint differs. The TSSOP saves about 2.5 mm of board width per axis versus SOIC.