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Function Addressable latch Number of channels 8 Technology family ALS Supply voltage (min) (V) 4.5 Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Input type Bipolar Output type Push-Pull Data rate (max) (Mbps) 150 IOL (max) (mA) 8 IOH (max) (mA) -0.4 Features High speed (tpd 10- 50ns) Operating temperature range (°C) 0 to 70 Rating Catalog
Function Addressable latch Number of channels 8 Technology family ALS Supply voltage (min) (V) 4.5 Supply voltage (max) (V) 5.5 Input type Bipolar Output type Push-Pull Data rate (max) (Mbps) 150 IOL (max) (mA) 8 IOH (max) (mA) -0.4 Features High speed (tpd 10- 50ns) Operating temperature range (°C) 0 to 70 Rating Catalog
PDIP (N) 16 181.42 mm² 19.3 x 9.4 SOIC (D) 16 59.4 mm² 9.9 x 6
  • 8-Bit Parallel-Out Storage Register Performs Serial-to-Parallel Conversion With Storage
  • Asynchronous Parallel Clear
  • Active-High Decoder
  • Enable/Disable Input Simplifies Expansion
  • Expandable for n-Bit Applications
  • Four Distinct Functional Modes
  • Package Options Include Plastic Small-Outline (D) Packages, Ceramic Chip Carriers (FK), and Standard Plastic (N) and Ceramic (J) 300-mil DIPs
  • 8-Bit Parallel-Out Storage Register Performs Serial-to-Parallel Conversion With Storage
  • Asynchronous Parallel Clear
  • Active-High Decoder
  • Enable/Disable Input Simplifies Expansion
  • Expandable for n-Bit Applications
  • Four Distinct Functional Modes
  • Package Options Include Plastic Small-Outline (D) Packages, Ceramic Chip Carriers (FK), and Standard Plastic (N) and Ceramic (J) 300-mil DIPs

These 8-bit addressable latches are designed for general-purpose storage applications in digital systems. Specific uses include working registers, serial-holding registers, and active-high decoders or demultiplexers. They are multifunctional devices capable of storing single-line data in eight addressable latches and being a 1-of-8 decoder or demultiplexer with active-high outputs.

Four distinct modes of operation are selectable by controlling the clear () and enable (G\) inputs as shown in the function table. In the addressable-latch mode, data at the data-in terminal is written into the addressed latch. The

addressed latch follows the data input with all unaddressed latches remaining in their previous states. In the memory mode, all latches remain in their previous states and are unaffected by the data or address inputs. To eliminate the possibility of entering erroneous data in the latches, G\ should be held high (inactive) while the address lines are changing. In the 1-of-8 decoding or demultiplexing mode, the addressed output follows the level of the D input with all other outputs low. In the clear mode, all outputs are low and unaffected by the address and data inputs.

The SN54ALS259 is characterized for operation over the full military temperature range of -55°C to 125°C. The SN74ALS259 is characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C.

These 8-bit addressable latches are designed for general-purpose storage applications in digital systems. Specific uses include working registers, serial-holding registers, and active-high decoders or demultiplexers. They are multifunctional devices capable of storing single-line data in eight addressable latches and being a 1-of-8 decoder or demultiplexer with active-high outputs.

Four distinct modes of operation are selectable by controlling the clear () and enable (G\) inputs as shown in the function table. In the addressable-latch mode, data at the data-in terminal is written into the addressed latch. The

addressed latch follows the data input with all unaddressed latches remaining in their previous states. In the memory mode, all latches remain in their previous states and are unaffected by the data or address inputs. To eliminate the possibility of entering erroneous data in the latches, G\ should be held high (inactive) while the address lines are changing. In the 1-of-8 decoding or demultiplexing mode, the addressed output follows the level of the D input with all other outputs low. In the clear mode, all outputs are low and unaffected by the address and data inputs.

The SN54ALS259 is characterized for operation over the full military temperature range of -55°C to 125°C. The SN74ALS259 is characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C.

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* Data sheet 8-Bit Addressable Latches datasheet (Rev. A) 01 Dec 1994
Application note Power-Up Behavior of Clocked Devices (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 15 Dec 2022
Selection guide Logic Guide (Rev. AB) 12 Jun 2017
Application note Understanding and Interpreting Standard-Logic Data Sheets (Rev. C) 02 Dec 2015
User guide LOGIC Pocket Data Book (Rev. B) 16 Jan 2007
Application note Semiconductor Packing Material Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection 08 Jul 2004
Application note TI IBIS File Creation, Validation, and Distribution Processes 29 Aug 2002
Application note Bus-Interface Devices With Output-Damping Resistors Or Reduced-Drive Outputs (Rev. A) 01 Aug 1997
Application note Designing With Logic (Rev. C) 01 Jun 1997
Application note Input and Output Characteristics of Digital Integrated Circuits 01 Oct 1996
Application note Live Insertion 01 Oct 1996
Application note Advanced Schottky (ALS and AS) Logic Families 01 Aug 1995

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14-24-LOGIC-EVM — Logic product generic evaluation module for 14-pin to 24-pin D, DB, DGV, DW, DYY, NS and PW packages

The 14-24-LOGIC-EVM evaluation module (EVM) is designed to support any logic device that is in a 14-pin to 24-pin D, DW, DB, NS, PW, DYY or DGV package,

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