74HC138 3-to-8 line Decoder/Demultiplexer IC (74138 IC) DIP-16 Package

Description

1. 3-to-8 Line Decoder: The 74HC138 can take a 3-bit binary input (A0, A1, and A2) and decode it to select one of eight outputs.
2. Eight Outputs: It has eight output lines (Y0 to Y7) representing the decoded outputs.
3. Enable Inputs: The IC typically includes an active low enable input (G or G1, G2A, G2B) to enable or disable the operation of the decoder.
4. Demultiplexing: The 74HC138 is commonly used to demultiplex signals by selecting one of several output lines based on the input code.