
SN54ALS259, SN74ALS259
8-BIT ADDRESSABLE LATCHES
SDAS217A – DECEMBER 1982 – REVISED DECEMBER 1994
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• 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
description
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 (CLR
) 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 unaf fected 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.
Function Tables
FUNCTION
INPUTS
OUTPUT OF
H L D Q
iO
Addressable latch
H HQiOQ
iO
Memory
L LD L8-line demultiplexer
L H L L Clear
D = the level at the data input.
QiO = the level of Qi (i = Q, 1,...7 as appropriate) before the indicated
steady-state input conditions were established.
SN54ALS259 ...J PACKAGE
SN74ALS259 ...D OR N PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
3212019
910111213
4
5
6
7
8
18
17
16
15
14
G
D
NC
Q7
Q6
S2
Q0
NC
Q1
Q2
SN54ALS259 . . . FK PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
S1S0NC
Q4
Q5
CLR
Q3
GND
NC
NC – No internal connection
V
CC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
S0
S1
S2
Q0
Q1
Q2
Q3
GND
V
CC
CLR
G
D
Q7
Q6
Q5
Q4
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.

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Function Tables (Continued)
LATCH SELECTION
SELECT INPUTS
LATCH
S2 S1 S0
ADDRESSED
L L L 0
L LH 1
LHL 2
LHH 3
HLL 4
HLH 5
HHL 6
HHH 7
logic symbol
†
8M
0
7
0
1
S0
2
S1
2
3
S2
G8
14
Z10
15
Z9
13
D
9, 0D
Q0
4
G
CLR
10, 0R
9, 1D
Q1
5
10, 1R
9, 2D
Q2
6
10, 2R
9, 3D
Q3
7
10, 3R
9, 4D
Q4
9
10, 4R
9, 5D
Q5
10
10, 5R
9, 6D
Q6
11
10, 6R
9, 7D
Q7
12
10, 7R
†
This symbol is in accordance with ANSI/IEEE Std 91-1984 and IEC Publication 617-12.
Pin numbers shown are for the D, J, and N packages.

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logic diagram (positive logic)
14
13
1
2
3
15
12
11
10
9
7
6
5
4
G
D
S0
S1
S2
CLR
Q7
Q6
Q5
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Q0
Pin numbers shown are for the D, J, and N packages.

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absolute maximum ratings over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
†
Supply voltage, V
CC
7 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input voltage, V
I
7 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating free-air temperature range, T
A
: SN54ALS259 –55°C to 125°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SN74ALS259 0°C to 70°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage temperature range –65°C to 150°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
†
Stresses beyond those listed under “absolute maximum ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under “recommended operating conditions” is not
implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
recommended operating conditions
SN54ALS259 SN74ALS259
V
CC
Supply voltage 4.5 5 5.5 4.5 5 5.5 V
V
IH
High-level input voltage 2 2 V
V
IL
Low-level input voltage 0.7 0.8 V
I
OH
High-level output current –0.4 –0.4 mA
I
OL
Low-level output current 4 8 mA
T
A
Operating free-air temperature –55 125 0 70 °C
electrical characteristics over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless
otherwise noted)
V
IK
VCC = 4.5 V, II = –18 mA –1.5 –1.5 V
V
OH
VCC = 4.5 V to 5.5 V, IOH = –0.4 mA VCC –2 VCC –2 V
IOL = 4 mA 0.25 0.4 0.25 0.4
I
I
VCC = 5.5 V, VI = 7 V 0.1 0.1 mA
I
IH
VCC = 5.5 V, VI = 2.7 V 20 20 µA
I
IL
VCC = 5.5 V, VI = 0.4 V –0.1 –0.1 mA
I
O
§
VCC = 5.5 V, VO = 2.25 V –20 –112 –30 –112 mA
I
CC
VCC = 5.5 V 14 22 14 22 mA
‡
All typical values are at VCC = 5 V, TA = 25°C.
§
The output conditions have been chosen to produce a current that closely approximates one half of the true short-circuit output current, IOS.

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switching characteristics (see Figure 1)
PARAMETER
FROM
VCC = 4.5 V to 5.5 V,
CL = 50 pF,
RL = 500 Ω
,
TA = MIN to MAX
†
UNIT
SN54ALS259 SN74ALS259
MIN MAX MIN MAX
t
PHL
CLR Any Q 2 15 2 12 ns
t
PLH
†
For conditions shown as MIN or MAX, use the appropriate value specified under recommended operating conditions.

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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
SERIES 54ALS/74ALS AND 54AS/74AS DEVICES
t
PHZ
t
PLZ
t
PHL
t
PLH
0.3 V
t
PZL
t
PZH
t
PLH
t
PHL
LOAD CIRCUIT
FOR 3-STATE OUTPUTS
From Output
Under Test
Test
Point
R1
S1
C
L
(see Note A)
7 V
1.3 V
1.3 V1.3 V
3.5 V
3.5 V
0.3 V
0.3 V
t
h
t
su
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
SETUP AND HOLD TIMES
Timing
Input
Data
Input
1.3 V 1.3 V
3.5 V
3.5 V
0.3 V
0.3 V
High-Level
Pulse
Low-Level
Pulse
t
w
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
PULSE DURATIONS
Input
Out-of-Phase
Output
(see Note C)
1.3 V 1.3 V
1.3 V1.3 V
1.3 V 1.3 V
1.3 V1.3 V
1.3 V
1.3 V
3.5 V
3.5 V
0.3 V
0.3 V
V
OL
V
OH
V
OH
V
OL
Output
Control
(low-level
enabling)
Waveform 1
S1 Closed
(see Note B)
Waveform 2
S1 Open
(see Note B)
[
0 V
V
OH
V
OL
[
3.5 V
In-Phase
Output
0.3 V
1.3 V 1.3 V
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
PROPAGATION DELAY TIMES
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
ENABLE AND DISABLE TIMES, 3-STATE OUTPUTS
R2
V
CC
R
L
Test
Point
From Output
Under Test
C
L
(see Note A)
LOAD CIRCUIT
FOR OPEN-COLLECTOR OUTPUTS
LOAD CIRCUIT FOR
BI-STATE
TOTEM-POLE OUTPUTS
From Output
Under Test
Test
Point
C
L
(see Note A)
R
L
RL = R1 = R2
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. When measuring propagation delay items of 3-state outputs, switch S1 is open.
D. All input pulses have the following characteristics: PRR ≤ 1 MHz, tr = tf = 2 ns, duty cycle = 50%.
E. The outputs are measured one at a time with one transition per measurement.
Figure 1. Load Circuits and Voltage Waveforms

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