
HD74LS42
BCD-to-Decimal Decoder
REJ03D0409–0300
Rev.3.00
Jul.22.2005
This monolithic decimal decoder consists of eight inverters and ten four-input NAND gates. The inverters are
connected in pairs to make BCD input data available for decoding by NAND gates. Full decod ing of valid input logic
ensures that all outputs remain off for all invalid input conditions.
Features
• Ordering Informatio n
Part Name Package Type
HD74LS42P DILP-16 pin
HD74LS42FPEL SOP-16 pin (JEITA)
HD74LS42RPEL SOP-16 pin (JEDEC)
Note: Please consult the sales office for the above package availability.
Package Code
(Previous Code)
PRDP0016AE-B
(DP-16FV)
PRSP0016DH-B
(FP-16DAV)
PRSP0016DG-A
(FP-16DNV)
Package
Abbreviation
P —
FP EL (2,000 pcs/reel)
RP EL (2,500 pcs/reel)
Taping Abbreviation
(Quantity)
Pin Arrangement
Outputs
0Y
1Y
2Y
3Y
4Y
5Y
6Y
GND
161
V
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A
1
2
3
B
4
5
C
6
7
8
D
9
(Top view)
15
14
13
12
11
10
CC
A
B
Inputs
C
D
9Y
8Y
Outputs
9
7Y
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HD74LS42
Function Table
No.
0 L L L L L H H H H H H H H H
1 L L L H H L H H H H H H H H
2 L L H L H H L H H H H H H H
3 L L H H H H H L H H H H H H
4 L H L L H H H H L H H H H H
5 L H L H H H H H H L H H H H
6 L H H L H H H H H H L H H H
7 L H H H H H H H H H H L H H
8 H L L L H H H H H H H H L H
9 H L L H H H H H H H H H H L
Invalid
H; high level, L; low level
BCD input Decimal output
D C B A 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
H L H L H H H H H H H H H H
H L H H H H H H H H H H H H
H H L L H H H H H H H H H H
H H L H H H H H H H H H H H
H H H L H H H H H H H H H H
H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Block Diagram
0Y
1Y
2Y
3Y
4Y
5Y
6Y
7Y
8Y
9Y
Outputs
Inputs
A
B
C
D
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Item Symbol Ratings Unit
Supply voltage VCC 7 V
Input voltage VIN 7 V
Power dissipation PT 400 mW
Storage temperature Tstg –65 to +150 °C
Note: Voltage value, unless otherwise noted, are with respect to network ground terminal.
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HD74LS42
Recommended Operating Conditions
Item Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Supply voltage VCC 4.75 5.00 5.25 V
Output current
IOH — — –400 µA
— — 8 mA
I
OL
Operating temperature Topr –20 25 75 °C
Electrical Characteristics
(Ta = –20 to +75 °C)
Item Symbol min. typ.* max. Unit Condition
Input voltage
Output voltage
Input current
Short-circuit output
current
Supply current ICC** — 7 13 mA VCC = 5.25 V
Input clamp voltage VIK — — –1.5 V VCC = 4.75 V, IIN = –18 mA
Notes: * VCC = 5 V, Ta = 25°C
** V
is measured with all outputs and all inputs grounded.
CC
VIH 2.0 — — V
V
— — 0.8 V
IL
V
= 4.75 V, VIH = 2 V, VIL = 0.8 V,
VOH 2.7 — — V
V
OL
— — 0.5 IOL = 8 mA
— — 0.4
V
CC
I
= –400 µA
OH
= 4 mA
I
OL
= 4.75 V, VIH = 2 V,
V
CC
V
= 0.8 V
IL
IIH — — 20 µA VCC = 5.25 V, VI = 2.7 V
IIL — — –0.4 mA VCC = 5.25 V, VI = 0.4 V
I
— — 0.1 mA VCC = 5.25 V, VI = 7 V
I
I
–20 — –100 mA VCC = 5.25 V
OS
Switching Characteristics
Item Symbol min. typ. max. Unit Condition
2 Stage — 15 25
Propagation delay time
3 Stage
2 Stage — 15 25
3 Stage
t
t
PLH
PHL
(VCC = 5 V, Ta = 25°C)
— 20 30
— 20 30
ns
ns
= 15 pF, RL = 2 kΩ
C
L
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