MC74HC4538A: Dual Precision Monostable Multivibrator

The MC74HC4538A is identical in pinout to the MC14538B. The device inputs are compatible with standard CMOS outputs; with pullup resistors, they are compatible with LSTTL outputs. This dual monostable multivibrator may be triggered by either the positive or the negative edge of an input pulse, and produces a precision output pulse over a wide range of pulse widths. Because the device has conditioned trigger inputs, there are no trigger-input rise and fall time restrictions. The output pulse width is determined by the external timing components, Rx and Cx. The device has a reset function which forces the Q output low and the Qbar output high, regardless of the state of the output pulse circuitry.

Features
  • Unlimited Rise and Fall Times Allowed on the Trigger Inputs
  • Output Pulse is Independent of the Trigger Pulse Width
  • +/- 10% Guaranteed Pulse Width Variation from Part to Part (Using the Same Test Jig)
  • Output Drive Capability: 10 LSTTL Loads
  • Outputs Directly Interface to CMOS, NMOS and TTL
  • Operating Voltage Range: 3.0 to 6.0 V
  • Low Input Current: 1.0 mA
  • High Noise Immunity Characteristic of CMOS Devices
  • In Compliance with the Requirements Defined by JEDEC Standard No. 7A
  • Chip Complexity: 145 FETs or 36 Equivalent Gates
  • Pb-Free Packages are Available*
Application Notes (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Characterization of Retrigger time in the HC4538A Dual Precision Monostable MultivibratorAN1558/D (126.0kB)1
Data Sheets (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Dual Precision Monostable Multivibrator (Retriggerable, Resettable)MC74HC4538A/D (162kB)15Aug, 2014
Simulation Models (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
IBIS Model for MC74HC4538ANMC74HC4538AN.IBS (5.0kB)0
Package Drawings (2)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevision
SOIC 16 LEAD751B-05 (38.2kB)K
TSSOP-16948F-01 (41.7kB)B
Order Information
ProductStatusCompliancePackageMSL*ContainerBudgetary Price/Unit
MC74HC4538ADGActivePb-free Halide freeSOIC-16751B-051Tube48$0.2933
MC74HC4538ADR2GActivePb-free Halide freeSOIC-16751B-051Tape and Reel2500$0.2933
MC74HC4538ADTR2GActivePb-free Halide freeTSSOP-16948F-011Tape and Reel2500$0.2933
NLV74HC4538ADR2GActiveAEC Qualified PPAP Capable Pb-free Halide freeSOIC-16751B-051Tape and Reel2500$0.3227
NLVHC4538ADTR2GActiveAEC Qualified PPAP Capable Pb-free Halide freeTSSOP-16948F-011Tape and Reel2500$0.4667
Specifications
ProductTypeVCC Min (V)VCC Max (V)tpd Max (ns)PD Max (W)IO Max (mA)
MC74HC4538ADGMultivibrator36350.54
MC74HC4538ADR2GMultivibrator36350.54
MC74HC4538ADTR2GMultivibrator36350.454
NLV74HC4538ADR2GMultivibrator36350.54
NLVHC4538ADTR2GMultivibrator36350.454
Dual Precision Monostable Multivibrator (Retriggerable, Resettable) (162kB) MC74HC4538A
Characterization of Retrigger time in the HC4538A Dual Precision Monostable Multivibrator MC74HC4538A
IBIS Model for MC74HC4538AN MC74HC4538A
SOIC 16 LEAD MC14504B
TSSOP-16 MC14504B