Texas Instruments CD74ACT238E Signal Switches, Multiplexers and Decoders
3-Line to 8-Line Non-Inverting Decoder/Demultiplexer, CMOS technology, operating from 4.5V to 5.5V with a typical 5V supply.

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Technical Specifications
Texas Instruments CD74ACT238E Signal Switches, Multiplexers and Decoders technical specifications.
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| This Part | Alternate Parts | Alternate Parts | Alternate Parts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting Type | Through Hole | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C |
| Supply Voltage | 5V | 4.5 V ~ 5.5 V | 4.5V ~ 5.5V | 4.5V ~ 5.5V |
| Independent Circuits | 1 | -- | -- | 1 |
| Number of Elements | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
| Number of Inputs | 3 | -- | 4 | -- |
| Series | 74ACT | -- | -- | -- |
| Number of Channels | 1 | -- | -- | -- |
| RoHS | Yes | -- | -- | -- |
| Bandwidth | 100MHz | -- | -- | -- |
| Contact Plating | Gold | -- | -- | -- |
| Height | 4.57mm | -- | -- | -- |
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Texas Instruments CD74ACT238E Signal Switches, Multiplexers and Decoders Overview
3-Line to 8-Line Non-Inverting Decoder/Demultiplexer, CMOS technology, operating from 4.5V to 5.5V with a typical 5V supply. Features 3 input lines and 8 output lines, supporting a single independent circuit. Offers a 100MHz bandwidth and 14.2ns propagation delay. Packaged in a 16-PDIP with gold contact plating, suitable for through-hole mounting.
Operates across a wide temperature range of -55°C to 125°C.