SCAS968 March   2024 SN74AHC238

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. Features
  3. Applications
  4. Description
  5. Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     6
    2.     7
  6. Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 5.7 Noise Characteristics
  7. Parameter Measurement Information
  8. Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Balanced CMOS Push-Pull Outputs
      2. 7.3.2 Standard CMOS Inputs
      3. 7.3.3 Clamp Diode Structure
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  9. Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
    3. 8.3 Design Requirements
      1. 8.3.1 Power Considerations
      2. 8.3.2 Input Considerations
      3. 8.3.3 Output Considerations
    4. 8.4 Detailed Design Procedure
    5. 8.5 Application Curve
    6. 8.6 Power Supply Recommendations
    7. 8.7 Layout
      1. 8.7.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.7.2 Layout Example
  10. Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 9.2 Support Resources
    3. 9.3 Trademarks
    4. 9.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 9.5 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Refer to the PDF data sheet for device specific package drawings

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
  • BQB|16
  • PW|16
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

Standard CMOS Inputs

This device includes standard CMOS inputs. Standard CMOS inputs are high impedance and are typically modeled as a resistor in parallel with the input capacitance given in the Electrical Characteristics. The worst case resistance is calculated with the maximum input voltage, given in the Absolute Maximum Ratings, and the maximum input leakage current, given in the Electrical Characteristics, using Ohm's law (R = V ÷ I).

Standard CMOS inputs require that input signals transition between valid logic states quickly, as defined by the input transition time or rate in the Recommended Operating Conditions table. Failing to meet this specification will result in excessive power consumption and could cause oscillations. More details can be found in Implications of Slow or Floating CMOS Inputs.

Do not leave standard CMOS inputs floating at any time during operation. Unused inputs must be terminated at VCC or GND. If a system will not be actively driving an input at all times, then a pull-up or pull-down resistor can be added to provide a valid input voltage during these times. The resistor value will depend on multiple factors; a 10kΩ resistor, however, is recommended and will typically meet all requirements.