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August 1986
Revised April 2000
DM74S138 • DM74S139 Decoder/Demultiplexer
DM74S138 • DM74S139
Decoder/Demultiplexer
General Description
These Schottky-clamped cir cuits are designed to be used
in high-performance memory-decoding or data-routing
applications, requiring very short propagatio n delay times.
In high-performance memory systems th ese decoders can
be used to minimize the effects of system decoding. When
used with high-speed memories, the delay times of these
decoders are usually less th an the typical access time of
the memory. This means that the effective system delay
introduced by the decoder is negligible.
The DM74S138 decod es one-of-eight lines, based upon
the conditions at the three binary select inputs and the
three enable inputs. Two active-LOW and one active-HIGH
enable inputs reduce the need fo r external gates or inverters when expanding. A 24-line decoder can be implemented with no exte rnal inverters, and a 32-line decoder
requires only one inverter. An enable input can be used as
a data input for demultiplexing applications.
The DM74S139 compri ses two separate two-line-to-fourline decoders in a single package . The active -LOW enable
input can be used as a d ata lin e in dem ultip lexing a pplic ations.
All of these decoders/dem ultiplexers feature fu lly buffered
inputs, presenting on ly one normalized lo ad to its driving
circuit. All inputs are clamped with high-performance
Schottky diodes to suppress lin e-ringing and simplify system design.
Features
■ Designed specifically for high speed:
Memory decoders
Data transmission systems
■ DM74S138 3-to-8-lin e decoders incorporates 3 enable
inputs to simplify cascading and/or data reception
■ DM74S139 contains two fully independent 2-to-4-line
decoders/demultiplexers
■ Schottky clamped for high performance
■ Typical propagation delay time (3 levels of logic)
DM74S138 8 ns
DM74S139 7.5 ns
■ Typical power d issipation
DM74S138 245 mW
DM74S139 300 mW
Ordering Code:
Order Number Package Number Package Description
DM74S138N N16E 16-Lead Plastic Dual-In-Line Package (PDIP), JEDEC MS-001, 0.300 Wide
DM74S139N N16E 16-Lead Plastic Dual-In-Line Package (PDIP), JEDEC MS-001, 0.300 Wide