ON Semiconductor MC74HC157AD Multiplexer

The MC74HC157AD is a high-performance, quad 2-input multiplexer integrated circuit from ON Semiconductor, designed for use in digital communication and processing applications. This device is built upon advanced silicon-gate CMOS technology, which ensures low power consumption while maintaining high-speed operation. The MC74HC157AD is a versatile component that is essential for systems requiring the selection or routing of digital signals from multiple sources to a single destination.

Key Features

• Logic Type: Multiplexer
• Number of Circuits: 4
• Number of Inputs: 2 per multiplexer
• Number of Outputs: 1 per multiplexer
• Output Type: Single-Ended
• Propagation Delay Time: Fast switching and propagation delay time
• Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Package / Case: SOIC-16
• Supply Voltage Range: 2V to 6V
• Logic Family: HC

Product Description

The MC74HC157AD provides users with the ability to control signal paths through its four multiplexers, each with two input lines. By selecting one of the two inputs for each multiplexer via a common select input, the device can channel the desired input to the output. This functionality is ideal for applications such as data routing, signal gating, and function generation.

The device's compatibility with a wide range of supply voltages (from 2V to 6V) makes it suitable for interfacing with both TTL and CMOS logic levels. The low power consumption characteristic of CMOS technology, combined with the device's ability to operate at high speeds, ensures efficient performance in a variety of digital systems.

With its industry-standard SOIC-16 package, the MC74HC157AD is easy to integrate into PCB designs. The extended operating temperature range ensures reliability in harsh environments, making it an excellent choice for industrial, automotive, and telecommunications applications.

Applications

• Data routing and signal gating
• Function generation
• Digital signal processing
• Communication systems
• Control systems