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IC 74159

74159 IC

Introduction to the 74159 IC
The 74159 is a 4-to-16 line decoder/demultiplexer in the 74xx TTL logic family. It converts a 4-bit binary input into one of sixteen active-low outputs, making it suitable for digital decoding and signal routing applications. The device features open-collector outputs, allowing wired-OR connections and interfacing with higher-voltage or higher-current loads through external pull-up resistors. It operates from a standard 5 V TTL power supply and is widely used in memory address decoding, data selection, peripheral control, and digital logic systems. Due to its reliable performance and simple design, the 74159 remains a common component for learning and implementing combinational logic circuits.

  1. SN74159 Physical IC (DIP-24 Package)
  • Commonly used in TTL digital logic experiments and educational laboratory circuits.
  • The chip is typically marked with part numbers such as SN74159N or 74LS159.
  1. 74159 Pinout Diagram
  • The left side contains the four address inputs: A, B, C, and D.
  • G1 and G2 are the enable inputs.
  • Y0–Y15 are the sixteen active-low outputs.
  • The device is available in a standard 24-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package).