74LS138 Multiplexer-Demultiplexer Integrated Circuit

The 74LS138 DIP-16 Multiplexer/Demultiplexer Integrated Circuit (IC) is a superior, all-in-one chip engineered for multiplexing and demultiplexing operations. This IC is renowned for its dependability and effectiveness, making it an ideal choice for a broad spectrum of digital systems.

Key Attributes

• High-velocity multiplexing and demultiplexing capabilities
• Minimal power usage
• Exceptional noise resistance
• Three binary selection inputs
• 16-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package)
• Decoding of 3 binary-coded inputs into 8 unique outputs

Technical Details

• Supply Voltage: Ranges from 4.75V to 5.25V
• Operating Temperature: Varies from 0°C to +70°C
• Propagation Delay Time: Approximately 20ns
• Power Dissipation: Roughly 200mW
• Output Current: Approximately 16mA

Potential Applications

The 74LS138 DIP-16 Multiplexer/Demultiplexer IC is versatile and can be implemented in numerous digital systems and applications. These include:

• Data channeling
• Memory addressing
• Decoding of control signals
• Conversion from parallel to serial
• Conversion from serial to parallel