74hc138 pinout

The 74HC138 is a 3-to-8 line decoder/demultiplexer IC (Integrated Circuit) that is widely used in digital electronics for its ability to decode three binary inputs into eight mutually exclusive outputs. The IC has a total of 16 pins and is commonly used in applications such as address decoding in microprocessor systems, memory selection in digital design, and various other digital systems where decoding or demultiplexing of signals is required. The pinout of the 74HC138 includes three input pins for providing the binary input, three enable pins to control the output, and eight output pins to provide the decoded output signals. With its low power consumption and high noise immunity, the 74HC138 is a reliable and versatile IC suitable for a wide range of digital design and microprocessor applications. Overall, the 74HC138 is a popular and widely used decoder/demultiplexer IC known for its reliability, versatility, and ease of use in digital electronics design.