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DWide Operating Voltage Range of 2 V to 6 V
DOutputs Can Drive Up To 10 LSTTL Loads
DLow Power Consumption, 80-µA Max ICC
DTypical tpd = 14 ns
D±4-mA Output Drive at 5 V
DLow Input Current of 1 µA Max
DFull Decoding of Input Logic
DAll Outputs Are High for Invalid BCD
Conditions
DAlso for Applications as 3-Line to 8-Line
Decoders
3212019
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4
5
6
7
8
18
17
16
15
14
B
C
NC
D
9
2
3
NC
4
5
1
0
NC
7
8V
A
6
GND
NC
SN54HC42 ...FK PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
CC
NC − No internal connection
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
GND
VCC
A
B
C
D
9
8
7
SN54HC42 ...J OR W PACKAGE
SN74HC42 . . . D, N, OR NS PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
description/ordering information
These decimal decoders consist of eight inverters and ten 4-input NAND gates. The inverters are connected
in pairs to make BCD input data available for decoding by the NAND gates. Full decoding of valid input logic
ensures that all inputs remain off for all invalid input conditions.
ORDERING INFORMATION
TAPACKAGEORDERABLE
PART NUMBER TOP-SIDE
MARKING
PDIP − N Tube of 25 SN74HC42N SN74HC42N
Tube of 40 SN74HC42D
−40°C to 85°CSOIC − D Reel of 2500 SN74HC42DR HC42
−40 C to 85 C
SOIC − D
Reel of 250 SN74HC42DT
HC42
SOP − NS Reel of 2000 SN74HC42NSR HC42
CDIP − J Tube of 25 SNJ54HC42J SNJ54HC42J
−55°C to 125°CCFP − W Tube of 150 SNJ54HC42W SNJ54HC42W
−55 C to 125 C
LCCC − FK Tube of 55 SNJ54HC42FK SNJ54HC42FK
Package drawings, standard packing quantities, thermal data, symbolization, and PCB design guidelines are
available at www.ti.com/sc/package.
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications o
f
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FUNCTION TABLE
NO.
INPUTS OUTPUTS
NO.
D C B A 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 L L L L L H H H H H H H H H
1 L LLHHLHHHHHHHH
2 L LHLHHLHHHHHHH
3 L LHHHHHLHHHHHH
4 L HLLHHHHLHHHHH
5 L H L H H H H H H L H H H H
6 L HHLHHHHHHLHHH
7 L HHHHHHHHHHLHH
8 H LLLHHHHHHHHLH
9 H LLHHHHHHHHHHL
H L H L H H H H H H H H H H
HLHHHHHHHHHHHH
Invalid
HHLLHHHHHHHHHH
Invalid
HHLHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHLHHHHHHHHHH
H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
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logic diagram (positive logic)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
Pin numbers shown are for the D, J, N, NS, and W packages.
15
14
13
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
absolute maximum ratings over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
Supply voltage range, VCC −0.5 V to 7 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input clamp current, IIK (VI < 0 or VI > VCC) (see Note 1) ±20 mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output clamp current, IOK (VO < 0 or VO > VCC) (see Note 1) ±20 mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous output current, IO (VO = 0 to VCC) ±25 mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous current through VCC or GND ±50 mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Package thermal impedance, θJA (see Note 2): D package 73°C/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N package 67°C/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NS package 64°C/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage temperature range, Tstg −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.
NOTES: 1. The input and output voltage ratings may be exceeded if the input and output current ratings are observed.
2. The package thermal impedance is calculated in accordance with JESD 51-7.
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recommended operating conditions (see Note 3)
SN54HC42 SN74HC42
UNIT
MIN NOM MAX MIN NOM MAX
UNIT
VCC Supply voltage 2 5 6 2 5 6 V
VCC = 2 V 1.5 1.5
V
IH
High-level input voltage VCC = 4.5 V 3.15 3.15 V
VIH
High-level input voltage
VCC = 6 V 4.2 4.2
V
VCC = 2 V 0.5 0.5
V
IL
Low-level input voltage VCC = 4.5 V 1.35 1.35 V
VIL
Low-level input voltage
VCC = 6 V 1.8 1.8
V
VIInput voltage 0 VCC 0 VCC V
VOOutput voltage 0 VCC 0 VCC V
VCC = 2 V 1000 1000
t/vInput transition rise/fall time VCC = 4.5 V 500 500 ns
t/v
Input transition rise/fall time
VCC = 6 V 400 400
ns
TAOperating free-air temperature −55 125 −40 85 °C
NOTE 3: All unused inputs of the device must be held at VCC or GND to ensure proper device operation. Refer to the TI application report,
Implications of Slow or Floating CMOS Inputs, literature number SCBA004.
electrical characteristics over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless
otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
VCC
TA = 25°C SN54HC42 SN74HC42
UNIT
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
V
CC MIN TYP MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
UNIT
2 V 1.9 1.998 1.9 1.9
I
OH
= −20 µA4.5 V 4.4 4.499 4.4 4.4
V
OH
V
I
= V
IH
or V
IL
IOH = −20 µA
6 V 5.9 5.999 5.9 5.9 V
VOH
VI = VIH or VIL
IOH = −4 mA 4.5 V 3.98 4.3 3.7 3.84
V
IOH = −5.2 mA 6 V 5.48 5.8 5.2 5.34
2 V 0.002 0.1 0.1 0.1
I
OL
= 20 µA4.5 V 0.001 0.1 0.1 0.1
V
OL
V
I
= V
IH
or V
IL
IOL = 20 µA
6 V 0.001 0.1 0.1 0.1 V
VOL
VI = VIH or VIL
IOL = 4 mA 4.5 V 0.17 0.26 0.4 0.33
V
IOL = 5.2 mA 6 V 0.15 0.26 0.4 0.33
IIVI = VCC or 0 6 V ±0.1 ±100 ±1000 ±1000 nA
ICC VI = VCC or 0, IO = 0 6 V 8 160 80 µA
Ci2 V to 6 V 3 10 10 10 pF
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switching characteristics over recommended operating free-air temperature range, CL = 50 pF
(unless otherwise noted) (see Figure 1)
PARAMETER
FROM
TO
TA = 25°C SN54HC42 SN74HC42
UNIT
PARAMETER
FROM
(INPUT)
TO
(OUTPUT)
CC MIN TYP MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
UNIT
2 V 65 150 225 190
t
pd
A, B, C, or D 0−9 4.5 V 18 30 45 38 ns
tpd
A, B, C, or D
0−9
6 V 14 26 38 32
ns
2 V 28 75 110 95
t
t
Any 4.5 V 8 15 22 19 ns
tt
Any
6 V 7 13 19 16
ns
operating characteristics, TA = 25°C
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS TYP UNIT
Cpd Power dissipation capacitance No load 39 pF
PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
VOLTAGE WAVEFORM
INPUT RISE AND FALL TIMES
50%50% 10%10% 90% 90% VCC
0 V
trtf
Input
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS
PROPAGATION DELAY AND OUTPUT TRANSITION TIMES
50%
50%50% 10%10% 90% 90%
V
CC
VOH
VOL
0 V
trtf
Input
In-Phase
Output
50%
tPLH tPHL
50% 50%
10% 10% 90%90% VOH
VOL
tr
tf
tPHL tPLH
Out-of-Phase
Output
Test
Point
From Output
Under Test
CL = 50 pF
(see Note A)
LOAD CIRCUIT
NOTES: A. CL includes probe and test-fixture capacitance.
B. Phase relationships between waveforms were chosen arbitrarily. All input pulses are supplied by generators having the following
characteristics: PRR 1 MHz, ZO = 50 , tr = 6 ns, tf = 6 ns.
C. The outputs are measured one at a time with one input transition per measurement.
D. t
PLH
and t
PHL
are the same as t
pd
.
Figure 1. Load Circuit and Voltage Waveforms
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status
(1)
Package Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan
(2)
Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp
(3)
Op Temp (°C) Device Marking
(4/5)
Samples
5962-86821012A ACTIVE LCCC FK 20 1 TBD POST-PLATE N / A for Pkg Type -55 to 125 5962-
86821012A
SNJ54HC
42FK
5962-8682101EA ACTIVE CDIP J 16 1 TBD A42 N / A for Pkg Type -55 to 125 5962-8682101EA
SNJ54HC42J
SN54HC42J ACTIVE CDIP J 16 1 TBD A42 N / A for Pkg Type -55 to 125 SN54HC42J
SN74HC42D ACTIVE SOIC D 16 40 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 HC42
SN74HC42DE4 ACTIVE SOIC D 16 40 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 HC42
SN74HC42DG4 ACTIVE SOIC D 16 40 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 HC42
SN74HC42DR ACTIVE SOIC D 16 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 HC42
SN74HC42DRE4 ACTIVE SOIC D 16 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 HC42
SN74HC42DRG4 ACTIVE SOIC D 16 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 HC42
SN74HC42DT ACTIVE SOIC D 16 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 HC42
SN74HC42DTE4 ACTIVE SOIC D 16 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 HC42
SN74HC42DTG4 ACTIVE SOIC D 16 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 HC42
SN74HC42N ACTIVE PDIP N 16 25 Pb-Free
(RoHS) CU NIPDAU N / A for Pkg Type -40 to 85 SN74HC42N
SN74HC42NE4 ACTIVE PDIP N 16 25 Pb-Free
(RoHS) CU NIPDAU N / A for Pkg Type -40 to 85 SN74HC42N
SN74HC42NSR ACTIVE SO NS 16 2000 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 HC42
SN74HC42NSRE4 ACTIVE SO NS 16 2000 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 HC42
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Orderable Device Status
(1)
Package Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan
(2)
Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp
(3)
Op Temp (°C) Device Marking
(4/5)
Samples
SN74HC42NSRG4 ACTIVE SO NS 16 2000 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU NIPDAU Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 HC42
SNJ54HC42FK ACTIVE LCCC FK 20 1 TBD POST-PLATE N / A for Pkg Type -55 to 125 5962-
86821012A
SNJ54HC
42FK
SNJ54HC42J ACTIVE CDIP J 16 1 TBD A42 N / A for Pkg Type -55 to 125 5962-8682101EA
SNJ54HC42J
(1) The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2) Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability
information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements for all 6 substances, including the requirement that
lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between
the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight
in homogeneous material)
(3) MSL, Peak Temp. -- The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
(4) There may be additional marking, which relates to the logo, the lot trace code information, or the environmental category on the device.
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OTHER QUALIFIED VERSIONS OF SN54HC42, SN74HC42 :
Catalog: SN74HC42
Military: SN54HC42
NOTE: Qualified Version Definitions:
Catalog - TI's standard catalog product
Military - QML certified for Military and Defense Applications
TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION
*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package
Type Package
Drawing Pins SPQ Reel
Diameter
(mm)
Reel
Width
W1 (mm)
A0
(mm) B0
(mm) K0
(mm) P1
(mm) W
(mm) Pin1
Quadrant
SN74HC42DR SOIC D 16 2500 330.0 16.4 6.5 10.3 2.1 8.0 16.0 Q1
SN74HC42NSR SO NS 16 2000 330.0 16.4 8.2 10.5 2.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
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*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
SN74HC42DR SOIC D 16 2500 333.2 345.9 28.6
SN74HC42NSR SO NS 16 2000 367.0 367.0 38.0
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