Decoders and Multiplexers
Decoders and multiplexers in the logic IC family route digital signals based on binary address inputs, providing 1-of-N output selection for memory address decoding, display driving, and peripheral chip-select generation.
Browse Decoders and Multiplexers Products
| PART NUMBER | MANUFACTURER | DESCRIPTION | STOCK | QTY / ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN74LVC1G3157DBVR | Texas Instruments | 5V, 2:1 (SPDT), 1-channel, analog switch 6-SOT-23 -40 to 125 | 1,271,997 |
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About Decoders and Multiplexers
Decoders and Multiplexers in the logic family are digital routing components designed to direct data streams based on binary address lines. Multiplexers (muxes) compile multiple digital input lines into a single output, while decoders translate coded inputs into unique outputs, serving as the standard hardware solution for chip-select generation, data serialization, and memory addressing.
Key selection parameters include channel count (e.g., 2-to-1, 4-to-1, or 8-to-1 multiplexers; 2-to-4, 3-to-8 line decoders), propagation delay, logic family (HC, LVC, AUP), operating voltage, and three-state outputs. Schmitt-trigger inputs provide excellent noise immunity for industrial environments.
Use Octatronics to source high-reliability logic decoders and multiplexers from leading semiconductor suppliers including Texas Instruments, Nexperia, onsemi, and Toshiba. Filter by specifications, package size, and submit RFQs for volume deliveries.
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