M74HC238B1R

The M74HC238B1R is a high-speed CMOS integrated circuit component manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It belongs to the 74HC series of ICs, which are widely used in various digital logic applications. The M74HC238B1R specifically is a 3-to-8 line decoder/demultiplexer with input latches. Key Features: 1. High-Speed Operation: The M74HC238B1R operates at high speeds, making it suitable for applications that require fast digital signal processing. 2. 3-to-8 Decoder/Demultiplexer: This IC can decode a 3-bit binary code and select one of the eight possible outputs. It can also function as a demultiplexer, routing a single input to one of the eight outputs based on a 3-bit selection input. 3. Input Latches: The M74HC238B1R includes input latches that store the binary input code. This feature allows for easy and synchronized input data handling. 4. CMOS Technology: The IC is built using Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) technology. CMOS offers low power consumption, wide voltage range operation, and excellent noise immunity. 5. Balanced Propagation Delays: The internal circuitry of the M74HC238B1R is designed to provide balanced propagation delays for all decoding or demultiplexing paths. Thus, it ensures the outputs switch together, minimizing any skew or timing issues