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SN74LVC138A 3-Line to 8-Line Decoders Demultiplexers
1 Features
3 Description
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The SN74LVC138A devices are designed for highperformance memory-decoding or data-routing
applications requiring very short propagation delay
times. In high-performance memory systems, these
decoders minimize the effects of system decoding.
When employed with high-speed memories using a
fast enable circuit, delay times of these decoders and
the enable time of the memory usually are less than
the typical access time of the memory. This means
that the effective system delay introduced by the
decoders is negligible.
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Operate From 1.65 V to 3.6 V
Inputs Accept Voltages to 5.5 V
Max tpd of 5.8 ns at 3.3 V
Typical VOLP (Output Ground Bounce)
< 0.8 V at VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C
Typical VOHV (Output VOH Undershoot)
> 2 V at VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C
Latch-Up Performance Exceeds 250 mA Per
JESD 17
Device Information(1)
2 Applications
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PART NUMBER
LED Displays
Servers
White Goods
Power Infrastructure
Building Automation
Factory Automation
SNx4LVC138A
PACKAGE
BODY SIZE (NOM)
LCCC (20)
8.89 mm × 8.89 mm
CDIP (16)
19.56 mm × 6.92 mm
CFP (16)
10.30 mm × 6.73 mm
SOIC (16)
9.90 mm × 3.91 mm
SSOP (16)
6.20 mm × 5.30 mm
TVSOP (16)
3.60 mm × 4.40 mm
BGA MICROSTAR
JUNIOR (20)
4.00 mm × 3.00 mm
TSSOP (16)
5.00 mm × 4.40 mm
UQFN (16)
2.60 mm × 1.80 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the data sheet.
Logic Diagram (Positive Logic)
15
A
14
Select
Inputs
B
C
13
3
12
10
Enable
Inputs
6
4
G2A
G2B
Y1
2
11
G1
Y0
1
9
7
Y2
Y3
Data
Outputs
Y4
Y5
Y6
Y7
5
Pin numbers shown are for the D, DB, DGV, J, NS, PW, RGY, and W packages.
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Table of Contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Features ..................................................................
Applications ...........................................................
Description .............................................................
Revision History.....................................................
Pin Configuration and Functions .........................
Specifications.........................................................
1
1
1
2
3
5
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
5
5
6
6
7
7
7
8
8
Absolute Maximum Ratings ......................................
ESD Ratings..............................................................
Recommended Operating Conditions.......................
Thermal Information ..................................................
Electrical Characteristics...........................................
Switching Characteristics—SN54LVC138A ..............
Switching Characteristics—SN74LVC138A ..............
Operating Characteristics..........................................
Typical Characteristics ..............................................
Parameter Measurement Information .................. 9
Detailed Description ............................................ 10
8.1 Overview ................................................................. 10
8.2 Functional Block Diagram ....................................... 10
8.3 Feature Description................................................. 10
8.4 Device Functional Modes........................................ 11
9
Application and Implementation ........................ 12
9.1 Application Information............................................ 12
9.2 Typical Application .................................................. 12
10 Power Supply Recommendations ..................... 13
11 Layout................................................................... 13
11.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 13
11.2 Layout Example .................................................... 13
12 Device and Documentation Support ................. 14
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
Related Links ........................................................
Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
Community Resources..........................................
Trademarks ...........................................................
Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................
Glossary ................................................................
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14
14
14
14
14
13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
Information ........................................................... 14
4 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision V (November 2013) to Revision W
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Added ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional Modes, Application and Implementation
section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device and Documentation Support section, and
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section ................................................................................................. 1
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Deleted Ordering Information table; see Packaging Ordering Addendum at the end of the data sheet................................ 1
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Changed RθJA values from: 73 to 86.8 (D), 82 to 100.1 (DB), 120 to 122.1 (DGV), 78 to 84 (ZQN), 108 to 108.9
(PW) ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
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Deleted RθJA values for NS and RGY packages ..................................................................................................................... 6
Changes from Revision U (OCTOBER 2012) to Revision V
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Updated document to new TI data sheet format - no specification changes. ........................................................................ 1
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Removed Ordering Information table ..................................................................................................................................... 1
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Added ESD warning ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
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5 Pin Configuration and Functions
SN54LVC138A . . . J OR W PACKAGE
SN74LVC138A . . . D, DB, DGV, NS,
OR PW PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
4
13
5
12
6
11
7
10
8
9
A
VCC
1
16
15
3
14
4
13
5
12
6
11
7
10
B
A
NC
VCC
Y0
Y0
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
Y5
17
6
16
7
15
8
14
9 10 11 12 13
Y1
Y2
NC
Y3
Y4
12
11
10
9
Y2 13
8 GND
Y1 14
7 Y7
Y0 15
VCC 16
6 G1
5 G2B
1
2
3
4
A
B
C
9
Y6
GND
5
SN54LVC138A...RSV PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
2
8
2 1 20 19
18
NC - No internal connection
SN74LVC138A . . . RGY PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
B
C
G2A
G2B
G1
Y7
4
Y6
14
3
C
G2A
NC
G2B
G1
G2A
3
VCC
Y0
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
Y5
Y6
Y5
15
Y4
16
2
Y7
GND
NC
Y6
Y5
1
Y3
A
B
C
G2A
G2B
G1
Y7
GND
SN54LVC138A . . . FK PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
GQN OR ZQN PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
1
2
3
4
A
B
C
D
E
Table 1. Pin Assignments for ZQN (BGA)
1
(1)
2
3
4
A
B
A
VCC
Y0
B
C
NC (1)
NC (1)
Y1
C
G2B
G2A
Y3
Y2
D
G1
E
GND
NC
(1)
Y7
NC
(1)
Y6
Y4
Y5
NC - No internal connection
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Pin Functions
PIN
SOIC, SSOP,
TVSOP, SO,
TSSOP,
VQFN, UQFN
LCCC
BGA
MICROSTAR
JUNIOR
I/O
A
1
2
A2
I
Select input A (least significant bit)
B
2
3
A1
I
Select input B
C
3
4
B1
I
Select input C (most significant bit)
G2A
4
5
C2
I
Active low enable A
G2B
5
7
C1
I
Active low enable B
G1
6
8
D1
I
Active high enable
GND
8
10
E1
—
Ground
NC
—
1, 11, 16
B2, B3, D2, D3
—
No internal connection
VCC
16
20
A3
—
Supply voltage
Y0
15
19
A4
O
Output 0 (least significant bit)
Y1
14
18
B4
O
Output 1
Y2
13
17
C4
O
Output 2
Y3
12
15
C3
O
Output 3
Y4
11
14
D4
O
Output 4
Y5
10
13
E4
O
Output 5
Y6
9
12
E3
O
Output 6
Y7
7
9
E2
O
Output 7 (most significant bit)
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6 Specifications
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)
VCC
MIN
MAX
UNIT
Supply voltage
–0.5
6.5
V
(2)
–0.5
6.5
V
–0.5
VCC + 0.5
V
VI
Input voltage
VO
Output voltage (2) (3)
IIK
Input clamp current
VI < 0
–50
mA
IOK
Output clamp current
VO < 0
–50
mA
IO
Continuous output current
±50
mA
Continuous current through VCC or GND
±100
mA
150
°C
150
°C
Tstg
Storage temperature
TJ
Junction temperature
(1)
(2)
(3)
–65
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
The input and output negative-voltage ratings may be exceeded if the input and output current ratings are observed.
The value of VCC is provided in the recommended operating conditions table.
6.2 ESD Ratings
VALUE
V(ESD)
(1)
(2)
Electrostatic discharge
Human-body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 (1)
2000
Charged-device model (CDM), per JEDEC specification JESD22C101 (2)
1000
Machine model (MM)
200
UNIT
V
JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
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6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
VCC
Operating
Supply voltage
MIN
MAX
SN54LVC138A (1)
2
3.6
SN74LVC138A (1)
1.65
3.6
Data retention only
VIH
High-level input voltage
UNIT
V
1.5
VCC = 1.65 V to 1.95 V
SN74LVC138A (1)
0.65 ×
VCC
VCC = 2.3 V to 2.7 V
SN74LVC138A (1)
1.7
VCC = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
V
2
VCC = 1.65 V to 1.95 V
SN74LVC138A
(1)
0.35 ×
VCC
VCC = 2.3 V to 2.7 V
SN74LVC138A (1)
0.7
VIL
Low-level input voltage
VI
Input voltage
0
5.5
V
VO
Output voltage
0
VCC
V
VCC = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
IOH
High-level output current
0.8
(1)
VCC = 1.65 V
SN74LVC138A
VCC = 2.3 V
SN74LVC138A (1)
–4
–8
VCC = 2.7 V
–12
VCC = 3 V
IOL
Low-level output current
Δt/Δv
Input transition rise or fall rate
Operating free-air
temperature
TA
(1)
V
mA
–24
VCC = 1.65 V
SN74LVC138A (1)
VCC = 2.3 V
SN74LVC138A (1)
4
8
VCC = 2.7 V
12
VCC = 3 V
24
10
SN54LVC138A (1)
–55
125
SN74LVC138A (1)
–40
85
mA
ns/V
°C
All unused inputs of the device must be held at VCC or GND to ensure proper device operation. See the TI application report,
Implications of Slow or Floating CMOS Inputs.
6.4 Thermal Information
SNx4LVC138A
THERMAL METRIC
(1)
FK
(LCCC)
J
(CDIP)
W
(CFP)
D
(SOIC)
DB
(SSOP)
DGV
(TVSOP)
ZQN
(BGA
MICROSTAR
JUNIOR)
PW
(TSSOP)
RSV
(UQFN)
20
PINS
16
PINS
16
PINS
16
PINS
16
PINS
16
PINS
20
PINS
16
PINS
16
PINS
UNIT
RθJA
Junction-to-ambient thermal
resistance
79.2
85.8
138.0
86.8
100.1
122.1
84
108.9
168.9
°C/W
RθJC(top)
Junction-to-case (top) thermal
resistance
56.5
49.3
74.6
47.9
50.6
47.4
56.9
42.5
78.2
°C/W
RθJB
Junction-to-board thermal
resistance
55.2
64.9
127.7
43.8
50.7
53.8
46.1
54.5
96.4
°C/W
ψJT
Junction-to-top characterization
parameter
49.8
37.4
50
15.7
14.3
4.6
3
4.4
4.2
°C/W
ψJB
Junction-to-board
characterization parameter
55.0
69.5
115.7
43.5
50.1
53.2
48.9
53.8
96.5
°C/W
(1)
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For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics application
report.
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6.5 Electrical Characteristics
over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
IOH = –100 µA
VOH
High-level output voltage
VCC
SN74LVC138A
1.65 V to 3.6 V
VCC – 0.2
VCC – 0.2
SN54LVC138A
2.7 V to 3.6 V
IOH = –4 mA
SN74LVC138A
1.65 V
1.2
IOH = –8 mA
SN74LVC138A
2.3 V
1.7
2.7 V
2.2
3V
2.4
3V
2.2
IOH = –12 mA
IOH = –24 mA
Low-level output voltage
TYP (1)
MAX
UNIT
V
SN74LVC138A
1.65 V to 3.6 V
SN54LVC138A
2.7 V to 3.6 V
0.2
IOL = 4 mA
SN74LVC138A
1.65 V
0.45
IOL = 8 mA
SN74LVC138A
2.3 V
0.7
IOL = 100 µA
VOL
MIN
0.2
IOL = 12 mA
2.7 V
0.4
IOL = 24 mA
3V
0.55
V
II
Input current
VI = 5.5 V or GND
3.6 V
±5
µA
ICC
Supply current
VI = VCC or GND, IO = 0
3.6 V
10
µA
ΔICC
Change in supply current
One input at VCC – 0.6 V,
Other inputs at VCC or GND
2.7 V to 3.6 V
500
µA
Ci
Input capacitance
VI = VCC or GND
(1)
3.3 V
5
pF
All typical values are at VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C.
6.6 Switching Characteristics—SN54LVC138A
over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (see Figure 2)
FROM
(INPUT)
PARAMETER
TO
(OUTPUT)
Propagation (delay) time
MIN
MAX
VCC = 2.7 V
A or B or C
tpd
TEST CONDITIONS
7.9
VCC = 3.3 V ± 0.3 V
G2A or G2B
Y
1
6.7
VCC = 2.7 V
7.4
VCC = 3.3 V ± 0.3 V
1
6.5
VCC = 2.7 V
G1
UNIT
ns
6.4
VCC = 3.3 V ± 0.3 V
1
5.8
6.7 Switching Characteristics—SN74LVC138A
over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (see Figure 2)
FROM
(INPUT)
PARAMETER
TO
(OUTPUT)
A or B or C
tpd
Propagation (delay) time
G2A or G2B
Y
G1
tsk(o)
Skew (time), output
—
—
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
MAX
VCC = 1.8 V ± 0.15 V
1
22
VCC = 2.5 V ± 0.2 V
1
9.9
VCC = 2.7 V
1
7.9
VCC = 3.3 V ± 0.3 V
1
6.7
VCC = 1.8 V ± 0.15 V
1
21
VCC = 2.5 V ± 0.2 V
1
9.4
VCC = 2.7 V
1
7.4
VCC = 3.3 V ± 0.3 V
1
6.5
VCC = 1.8 V ± 0.15 V
1
20.3
VCC = 2.5 V ± 0.2 V
1
8.4
VCC = 2.7 V
1
6.4
VCC = 3.3 V ± 0.3 V
1
5.8
VCC = 3.3 V ± 0.3 V
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ns
ns
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6.8 Operating Characteristics
TA = 25°C
PARAMETER
Cpd
TEST CONDITIONS
Power dissipation capacitance
f = 10 MHz
TYP
VCC = 1.8 V
25
VCC = 2.5 V
26
VCC = 3.3 V
27
UNIT
pF
Maximum Propagation Delay - A to Y (ns)
6.9 Typical Characteristics
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
Supply Voltage VCC (V)
3
3.2
3.4
D002
Figure 1. Maximum Propagation Delay vs Supply Voltage
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7 Parameter Measurement Information
VLOAD
S1
RL
From Output
Under Test
CL
(see Note A)
Open
GND
RL
TEST
S1
tPLH/tPHL
tPLZ/tPZL
tPHZ/tPZH
Open
VLOAD
GND
LOAD CIRCUIT
INPUTS
VCC
1.8 V ± 0.15 V
2.5 V ± 0.2 V
2.7 V
3.3 V ± 0.3 V
VI
tr/tf
VCC
VCC
2.7 V
2.7 V
≤2 ns
≤2 ns
≤2.5 ns
≤2.5 ns
VM
VLOAD
CL
RL
VD
VCC/2
VCC/2
1.5 V
1.5 V
2 × VCC
2 × VCC
6V
6V
30 pF
30 pF
50 pF
50 pF
1 kW
500 W
500 W
500 W
0.15 V
0.15 V
0.3 V
0.3 V
VI
Timing Input
VM
0V
tw
tsu
VI
Input
VM
VM
th
VI
Data Input
VM
VM
0V
0V
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
SETUP AND HOLD TIMES
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
PULSE DURATION
VI
VM
Input
VM
0V
VOH
VM
Output
VM
VOL
VM
0V
VLOAD/2
VM
tPZH
VOH
Output
VM
tPLZ
Output
Waveform 1
S1 at VLOAD
(see Note B)
tPLH
tPHL
VM
tPZL
tPHL
tPLH
VI
Output
Control
VM
VOL
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
PROPAGATION DELAY TIMES
INVERTING AND NONINVERTING OUTPUTS
VOL + VD
VOL
tPHZ
Output
Waveform 2
S1 at GND
(see Note B)
VM
VOH − VD
VOH
≈0 V
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
ENABLE AND DISABLE TIMES
LOW- AND HIGH-LEVEL ENABLING
NOTES: A. CL includes probe and jig capacitance.
B. Waveform 1 is for an output with internal conditions such that the output is low, except when disabled by the output control.
Waveform 2 is for an output with internal conditions such that the output is high, except when disabled by the output control.
C. All input pulses are supplied by generators having the following characteristics: PRR≤ 10 MHz, ZO = 50 W.
D. The outputs are measured one at a time, with one transition per measurement.
E. tPLZ and tPHZ are the same as tdis.
F. t PZL and tPZH are the same as ten.
G. tPLH and tPHL are the same as tpd.
H. All parameters and waveforms are not applicable to all devices.
Figure 2. Load Circuit and Voltage Waveforms
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8 Detailed Description
8.1 Overview
The SNx4LVC138A devices are 3-to-8 decoders and demultiplexers. The three input pins, A, B, and C, select
which output is active. The selected output is pulled LOW, while the remaining outputs are all HIGH. The
conditions at the binary-select inputs at the three enable inputs select one of eight output lines. Two active-low
and one active-high enable inputs reduce the requirement for external gates or inverters when expanding. A 24line decoder can be implemented without external inverters, and a 32-line decoder requires only one inverter. An
enable input can be used as a data input for demultiplexing applications.
The conditions at the binary-select inputs and the three enable inputs select one of eight output lines. Two
active-low enable inputs and one active-high enable input reduce the need for external gates or inverters when
expanding. A 24-line decoder can be implemented without external inverters, and a 32-line decoder requires only
one inverter. An enable input can be used as a data input for demultiplexing applications.
8.2 Functional Block Diagram
15
A
1
14
Select
Inputs
B
C
13
3
12
10
Enable
Inputs
6
9
4
7
G2A
G2B
Y1
2
11
G1
Y0
Y2
Y3
Data
Outputs
Y4
Y5
Y6
Y7
5
Pin numbers shown are for the D, DB, DGV, J, NS, PW, RGY, and W packages.
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8.3 Feature Description
8.3.1 3-Line to 8-Line Decoder
This device features three binary inputs to select a single active-low output. Three enable pins are also available
to enable or disable the outputs. One active high enable and two active low enable pins are available, and any
enable pin can be deactivated to force all outputs high. All three enable pins must be active for the output to be
enabled.
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Feature Description (continued)
8.3.2 1.65-V to 3.6-V Operation With Inputs up to 5.5 V
The SN54LVC138A 3-line to 8-line decoder demultiplexer is designed for 2.7-V to 3.6-V VCC operation, and the
SN74LVC138A 3-line to 8-line decoder demultiplexer is designed for 1.65-V to 3.6-V VCC operation.
Inputs can be driven from either 3.3-V or 5-V devices. This feature allows the use of these devices as translators
in a mixed 3.3-V and 5-V system environment.
8.4 Device Functional Modes
Table 2 lists the outputs of the SNx4LVC138A devices based on the possible input configurations.
Table 2. Function Table
ENABLE INPUTS
G1
G2A
X
X
SELECT INPUTS
OUTPUTS
G2B
C
B
A
Y0
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
Y5
Y6
Y7
H
X
X
X
X
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
X
H
X
X
X
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
L
X
X
X
X
X
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
L
L
L
L
L
L
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
L
L
L
L
H
H
L
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
L
L
L
H
L
H
H
L
H
H
H
H
H
H
L
L
L
H
H
H
H
H
L
H
H
H
H
H
L
L
H
L
L
H
H
H
H
L
H
H
H
H
L
L
H
L
H
H
H
H
H
H
L
H
H
H
L
L
H
H
L
H
H
H
H
H
H
L
H
H
L
L
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
L
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9 Application and Implementation
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
9.1 Application Information
The SN74LVC138A is useful as a scanning column selector for an LED Matrix display as it can be used for the
low-side drive of the LED string. The decoder functionality ensures that no more than one output is pulled to a
low-level logic voltage so that only a single column is enabled at any point in time.
9.2 Typical Application
SER
GPIO Inputs
SRCLK
QA
0V
RCLK
SN74HC595B
QH
3.3V
3.3V
HIGH
GPIO Inputs
A
Y0
0V
Y7
HIGH B SN74LVC138A
HIGH C
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Figure 3. LED Matrix Driver Application
9.2.1 Design Requirements
These devices use CMOS technology and have balanced output drive. Take care to avoid bus contention
because it can drive currents that would exceed maximum limits. The high drive also creates fast edges into light
loads, so routing and load conditions must be considered to prevent ringing.
9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
1. Recommended Input Conditions
– For switch time specifications, see propagation delay times in Switching Characteristics—SN74LVC138A.
– For input voltage level specifications for control inputs, see VIH and VIL in Recommended Operating
Conditions.
2. Recommended Output Conditions
– Outputs must not be pulled above VCC or below GND.
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Typical Application (continued)
9.2.3 Application Curve
2.4
2.2
VIH MIN
VIL MAX
Logic Level (V)
2
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8
3
Supply Voltage VCC (V)
3.2
3.4
3.6
D001
Figure 4. Input High and Input Low Thresholds vs Supply Voltage
10 Power Supply Recommendations
The power supply can be any voltage between the minimum and maximum supply voltage rating located in the
Recommended Operating Conditions.
Each VCC terminal must have a good bypass capacitor to prevent power disturbance. A 0.1-µF bypass capacitor
is recommended to be placed close to the VCC terminal. It is acceptable to parallel multiple bypass capacitors to
reject different frequencies of noise; 0.1-µF and 1-µF capacitors are commonly used in parallel. The bypass
capacitor must be installed as close to the power terminal as possible for best results.
11 Layout
11.1 Layout Guidelines
Reflections and matching are closely related to loop antenna theory, but different enough to warrant their own
discussion. When a PCB trace turns a corner at a 90° angle, a reflection can occur. This is primarily due to the
change of width of the trace. At the apex of the turn, the trace width is increased to 1.414 times its width. This
upsets the transmission line characteristics, especially the distributed capacitance and self–inductance of the
trace (resulting in the reflection). It is a given that not all PCB traces can be straight, and so they have to turn
corners. Figure 5 shows progressively better techniques of rounding corners. Only the last example maintains
constant trace width and minimizes reflections.
11.2 Layout Example
BETTER
BEST
2W
WORST
1W min.
W
Figure 5. Trace Example
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12.1 Related Links
The table below lists quick access links. Categories include technical documents, support and community
resources, tools and software, and quick access to sample or buy.
Table 3. Related Links
PARTS
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DOCUMENTS
TOOLS &
SOFTWARE
SUPPORT &
COMMUNITY
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changed. For change details, review the revision history included in any revised document.
12.3 Community Resources
The following links connect to TI community resources. Linked contents are provided "AS IS" by the respective
contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications and do not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of
Use.
TI E2E™ Online Community TI's Engineer-to-Engineer (E2E) Community. Created to foster collaboration
among engineers. At e2e.ti.com, you can ask questions, share knowledge, explore ideas and help
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Design Support TI's Design Support Quickly find helpful E2E forums along with design support tools and
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12.4 Trademarks
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
12.6 Glossary
SLYZ022 — TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.
13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
The following pages include mechanical, packaging, and orderable information. This information is the most
current data available for the designated devices. This data is subject to change without notice and revision of
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status
(1)
Package Type Package Pins Package
Drawing
Qty
Eco Plan
(2)
Lead finish/
Ball material
MSL Peak Temp
Op Temp (°C)
Device Marking
(3)
Samples
(4/5)
(6)
5962-9752601Q2A
ACTIVE
LCCC
FK
20
1
Non-RoHS
& Green
SNPB
N / A for Pkg Type
-55 to 125
59629752601Q2A
SNJ54LVC
138AFK
5962-9752601QEA
ACTIVE
CDIP
J
16
1
Non-RoHS
& Green
SNPB
N / A for Pkg Type
-55 to 125
5962-9752601QE
A
SNJ54LVC138AJ
5962-9752601QFA
ACTIVE
CFP
W
16
1
Non-RoHS
& Green
SNPB
N / A for Pkg Type
-55 to 125
5962-9752601QF
A
SNJ54LVC138AW
5962-9752601VFA
ACTIVE
CFP
W
16
1
Non-RoHS
& Green
SNPB
N / A for Pkg Type
-55 to 125
5962-9752601VF
A
SNV54LVC138AW
SN74LVC138AD
ACTIVE
SOIC
D
16
40
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LVC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138ADBR
ACTIVE
SSOP
DB
16
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138ADE4
ACTIVE
SOIC
D
16
40
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LVC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138ADGVR
ACTIVE
TVSOP
DGV
16
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138ADR
ACTIVE
SOIC
D
16
2500
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LVC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138ADRE4
ACTIVE
SOIC
D
16
2500
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LVC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138ADRG4
ACTIVE
SOIC
D
16
2500
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LVC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138ADT
ACTIVE
SOIC
D
16
250
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LVC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138ANSR
ACTIVE
SO
NS
16
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LVC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138ANSRG4
ACTIVE
SO
NS
16
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LVC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138APW
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
16
90
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138APWG4
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
16
90
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138APWR
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
16
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU | SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LC138A
Samples
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Samples
Samples
Samples
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(1)
Package Type Package Pins Package
Drawing
Qty
Eco Plan
(2)
Lead finish/
Ball material
MSL Peak Temp
Op Temp (°C)
Device Marking
(3)
Samples
(4/5)
(6)
SN74LVC138APWRE4
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
16
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138APWRG4
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
16
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138APWT
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
16
250
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138ARGYR
ACTIVE
VQFN
RGY
16
3000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 85
LC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138ARGYRG4
ACTIVE
VQFN
RGY
16
3000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 85
LC138A
Samples
SN74LVC138ARSVR
ACTIVE
UQFN
RSV
16
3000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
ZTP
Samples
SNJ54LVC138AFK
ACTIVE
LCCC
FK
20
1
Non-RoHS
& Green
SNPB
N / A for Pkg Type
-55 to 125
59629752601Q2A
SNJ54LVC
138AFK
SNJ54LVC138AJ
ACTIVE
CDIP
J
16
1
Non-RoHS
& Green
SNPB
N / A for Pkg Type
-55 to 125
5962-9752601QE
A
SNJ54LVC138AJ
SNJ54LVC138AW
ACTIVE
CFP
W
16
1
Non-RoHS
& Green
SNPB
N / A for Pkg Type
-55 to 125
5962-9752601QF
A
SNJ54LVC138AW
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of