These devices contain four independent 2-input NAND buffer gates with open-collector outputs. The open-collector outputs require pull-up resistors to perform correctly. They may be connected to other open-collector outputs to implement active-low wired-OR or active-high wired-AND functions. Open-collector devices are often used to generate high VOH levels.
The SN5438, SN54LS38, and SN54S38 are characterized for operation over the full military temperature range of -55°C to 125°C. The SN7438, SN74LS38, and SN74S38 are characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C.
Products containing the "SN74LS38" keyword are: SN74LS384N , SN74LS386AN , SN74LS386J , SN74LS386N , SN74LS386NDS , SN74LS38D , SN74LS38D , SN74LS38D-TI , SN74LS38DB , SN74LS38DBR , SN74LS38DBR , SN74LS38DBRG4 , SN74LS38DG4 , SN74LS38DG4 , SN74LS38DR , SN74LS38DR , SN74LS38DR2 , SN74LS38DRE4 , SN74LS38DRE4 , SN74LS38DRG4
| Status | ACTIVE |
| SubFamily | NAND gate |
| Technology Family | LS |
| VCC | 5.25 |
| Channels | 4 |
| Inputs per channel | 2 |
| ICC @ nom voltage | 0.012 |
| IOL | 48 |
| IOH | 0 |
| Input type | Bipolar |
| Output type | Open-Collector |
| Features | High Speed (tpd 10-50ns) |
| Data rate | 35 |
| Rating | Catalog |
| Operating temperature range | 0 to 70 |
| Package Group | PDIP|14 |
| Package size: mm2:W x L (PKG) | See datasheet (PDIP) |
| Approx. price | 0.28 | 1ku |