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Texas Instruments SN74LVC138ADBR — Discrete Semiconductors

SN74LVC138ADBR 74LVC Decoder/Demux 1x3:8 16-SSOP

MPNSN74LVC138ADBR
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Texas Instruments 74LVC Decoder/Demultiplexer, SN74LVC138ADBR, 1 x 3:8 circuit, 1.65V–3.6V supply, 24mA output, 16-SSOP, -40°C to 85°C.

$0.76Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging16-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width)
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Series74LVC
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

SN74LVC138ADBR specifications
ParameterValue
TypeDecoder/Demultiplexer
Series74LVC
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage1.65V ~ 3.6V
Voltage supply sourceSingle Supply
Current - output high, low24mA, 24mA
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 85°C
Circuit1 x 3:8
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
Case16-SSOP (0.209\", 5.30mm Width)
Independent circuits1

Product details

1 x 3:8 decoder/demux in the 74LVC family

The SN74LVC138ADBR is a single 3-to-8 line decoder/demultiplexer from the 74LVC series, designed to take a 3-bit binary input and assert one of eight active-low outputs. It's the go-to part when you need to expand a few GPIO lines into a bank of chip selects or enable signals on a mixed-voltage board. Outputs source and sink 24 mA each, enough to drive a standard LED directly or fan out to several CMOS loads on a short trace.

The 16-SSOP footprint matches the industry-standard SOIC-16 narrow layout, so existing PCB patterns often accept it without a spin.

The 74LVC family is a mature, widely second-sourced logic series; if you need a pin-compatible alternative, the NXP 74LVC138A and ON Semiconductor MC74LVC138A share the same function and footprint, though always verify the supply voltage and output drive against your specific BOM line.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest pin-compatible alternative to SN74LVC138ADBR?

The NXP 74LVC138A and ON Semiconductor MC74LVC138A are functionally and pin-compatible alternatives in the same 74LVC family.