SN74LVC157APWRE4 - Quad 2:1 Mux 16-TSSOP | Texas Instruments
MPN: SN74LVC157APWRE4 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.78 | $0.78 |
| 10 | $0.62 | $6.20 |
| 100 | $0.45 | $45.00 |
| 500 | $0.33 | $165.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.26 | $260.00 |
| 2,000 | $0.22 | $440.00 |
SN74LVC157APWRE4 Overview
A multiplexer (MUX) is a combinational logic device that routes one of several input signals to a single output line under control of a select input; in the broader taxonomy it sits beneath data selectors, encoders, and the general category of digital logic ICs within Integrated Circuits > Logic ICs. The 74LVC family extends classic 74-series HC logic to lower supply voltages with TTL-compatible input thresholds and CMOS-compatible low-power outputs, simplifying level shifting between legacy 5 V sections and modern low-voltage cores.
Key specifications include four 2:1 mux channels, an active-LOW common strobe/EN input, a propagation delay typically under 5 ns at 3.3 V, and ±24 mA output drive at 3.3 V enabling direct connection to heavily loaded buses. Inputs tolerate 5.5 V even when VCC is as low as 1.65 V, allowing down-translation from 5 V sources. The TSSOP-16 package is pin-compatible with the 74HC157 and 74AHC157 legacy families, simplifying board reuse.
Architecturally, the LVC157 uses standard CMOS pass-transistor selection with an output buffer; static power consumption is dominated by leakage (typical ICC < 10 uA), and partial-power-down is supported via Ioff to prevent back-drive on powered-down rails. This makes the part useful in mixed-voltage systems where segments may be unpowered.
Typical applications include data routing in microcontroller-to-peripheral buses, address decoding in memory-mapped systems, signal steering in test equipment, and resource sharing on analog front ends where one ADC channel serves multiple sensors. Industrial temperature grade (-40 C to +85 C) and LVC noise immunity suit factory-floor environments.
When designing with the SN74LVC157A, ensure the common strobe (pin 15) is tied low when normal muxing is required; an unused strobe input must not be left floating. For high-speed buses, place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of the VCC pin to limit VCC bounce during simultaneous-output switching.
This page consolidates verified distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives in the same TSSOP-16 footprint, and practical design guidance drawn from manufacturer application references, giving engineers a one-stop reference beyond the manufacturer datasheet PDF.
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SN74LVC157APWRE4 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Function | Quadruple 2-line to 1-line data selector/multiplexer |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Configuration | 4 x 2:1 |
| Logic Family | 74LVC |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 1.65 V to 3.6 V |
| Input Voltage Tolerance | 5.5 V (over-voltage tolerant inputs) |
| Output Type | True (non-inverted), CMOS push-pull |
| Output Drive (IOH/IOL at 3.3 V) | +/-24 mA |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C |
| Package | TSSOP-16 (PW) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 1 (unlimited at <30 C / 85% RH) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes / Compliant (Pb-free finish, RoHS) |
| Common Select Input | Yes (shared across 4 channels) |
| Strobe / Enable Input | Active-LOW, shared |
| Partial-Power-Down (Ioff) | Yes (per LVC family feature) |
SN74LVC157APWRE4 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | 1S — Select input for multiplexer 1 (active HIGH selects B input) |
| Pin 2 | 1A — Channel 1, input A |
| Pin 3 | 1B — Channel 1, input B |
| Pin 4 | 1Y — Channel 1, true (non-inverted) output |
| Pin 5 | 2A — Channel 2, input A |
| Pin 6 | 2B — Channel 2, input B |
| Pin 7 | 2Y — Channel 2, true output |
| Pin 8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | 3Y — Channel 3, true output |
| Pin 10 | 3B — Channel 3, input B |
| Pin 11 | 3A — Channel 3, input A |
| Pin 12 | 4Y — Channel 4, true output |
| Pin 13 | 4B — Channel 4, input B |
| Pin 14 | 4A — Channel 4, input A |
| Pin 15 | E — Active-LOW strobe / enable (shared, tie LOW for normal muxing) |
| Pin 16 | VCC — Supply voltage (1.65 V to 3.6 V) |
Typical Applications
SN74LVC157APWRE4 is suitable for 6 applications: Microcontroller Peripheral Routing, Address Decoding in Memory-Mapped Systems, Test Equipment Signal Steering, Industrial Bus Sharing and Resource Multiplexing, Audio Signal Source Selection, Communication Protocol Fan-Out and Bridging.
Microcontroller Peripheral Routing
The SN74LVC157APWRE4's four independent 2:1 multiplexers and 1.65 V-3.6 V VCC range make it ideal for routing signals between a low-voltage MCU and multiple peripheral sources. Operating from 3.3 V, its +/-24 mA output drive connects directly to heavily loaded digital buses, while 5.5 V tolerant inputs permit down-translation from a legacy 5 V peripheral. Place one mux per switched GPIO with a shared select input driven by an MCU control pin, then add a 0.1 uF decoupling cap within 5 mm of VCC. The TSSOP-16 footprint occupies less than 30 mm^2, fitting easily between MCU and peripheral pads.
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Address Decoding in Memory-Mapped Systems
The SN74LVC157APWRE4 efficiently expands address-line selection by routing between two decoded regions, freeing higher-order address bits for other functions. With its typical propagation delay below 5 ns at 3.3 V, the device preserves timing margins in address pipelines feeding SRAM or peripheral decode PLDs. Operate VCC at 3.3 V for modern MPUs; inputs are 5.5 V tolerant for legacy 5 V host compatibility. The shared select input lets a single address line steer all four channels, saving GPIO count while preserving pin-to-pin compatibility with the older 74HC157 footprint for easy upgrades.
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Test Equipment Signal Steering
In bench-top test equipment and ATE fixtures, the SN74LVC157APWRE4 routes stimulus or measurement signals between two DUT sources under software control. Its +/-24 mA drive and 3.3 V rail-to-rail outputs drive 50-ohm-terminated transmission lines when placed close to the DUT connector. Industrial -40 C to +85 C grading suits factory-floor environmental chambers, and the TSSOP-16 hand-solder-friendly lead pitch (0.65 mm) accommodates rework. The active-LOW strobe provides a clean default state during power-up sequencing, avoiding momentary bus contention.
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Industrial Bus Sharing and Resource Multiplexing
The SN74LVC157APWRE4's industrial temperature grade and 1.65 V-3.6 V operation make it well suited to factory automation where multiple sensors or actuators must share a single ADC channel or communication line. Use the active-LOW strobe to default the mux to a known source during firmware boot, then drive the shared select line from an isolated digital output. Inputs tolerate up to 5.5 V, allowing direct interfacing with industrial 5 V sensor bridges without level shifters. TSSOP-16 footprint integrates into dense PLC backplanes where board real estate is limited.
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Audio Signal Source Selection
For consumer and prosumer audio, the SN74LVC157APWRE4 selects between two digital audio sources (e.g., S/PDIF or I2S lines) feeding a DAC. Operating at 3.3 V with rail-to-rail CMOS outputs, the device introduces no analog artifacts and contributes only sub-nanosecond jitter via its symmetrical propagation delay. Inputs are 5.5 V tolerant, accommodating legacy 5 V audio source chips. Place the mux within 25 mm of the DAC to minimize trace capacitance, and pair with local 0.1 uF + 10 uF decoupling to keep VCC ripple below 50 mVpp during channel switching.
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Communication Protocol Fan-Out and Bridging
The SN74LVC157APWRE4 lets a single UART, SPI, or I2C controller drive two downstream buses (for example, an internal module plus an external expansion connector). Its 1.65 V-3.6 V operation matches modern 1.8 V or 3.3 V MCUs, while the shared select pin enables synchronized switching across all four muxed channels with no skew. The TSSOP-16 footprint is small enough to fit inside a Type-C connector shield on USB-PD adapter boards. Designers should place a 33 ohm series resistor at each mux output to dampen reflections when driving long cables.
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Engineering reference data for SN74LVC157APWRE4 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | SN74LVC157APWR | SN74LVC157APWREP | 74LVC157APW,118 | MC74LCX157 | 74LVC157APW-Q100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Nexperia | onsemi | Nexperia |
| Package | TSSOP-16 (PW) | TSSOP-16 (PW) - same | TSSOP-16 (PW) - same | TSSOP-16 (PW) - same | TSSOP-16 (PW) - same | TSSOP-16 (PW) - same |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 1.65 V to 3.6 V | 1.65 V to 3.6 V | 1.65 V to 3.6 V | 1.65 V to 3.6 V | 2.0 V to 3.6 V (narrower) | 1.65 V to 3.6 V |
| Input Voltage Tolerance | 5.5 V tolerant | 5.5 V tolerant | 5.5 V tolerant | 5.5 V tolerant | 5.5 V tolerant | 5.5 V tolerant |
| Output Drive (IOH/IOL) | +/-24 mA @ 3.3 V | +/-24 mA @ 3.3 V | +/-24 mA @ 3.3 V | +/-24 mA @ 3.3 V | +/-24 mA @ 3.3 V | +/-24 mA @ 3.3 V |
| Output Type | True (non-inverted), push-pull | True, push-pull | True, push-pull | True, push-pull | True, push-pull | True, push-pull |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +125 C (automotive Q1) | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +125 C (automotive) |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | No (industrial grade) | No | Yes | No (standard grade) | No | Yes |
| Approx. Unit Price @ 1k | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.55 | $0.22 | $0.30 | $0.45 |
Key Differentiators
- Cross-brand drop-in availability in TSSOP-16 (vs 74LVC157APW,118 (Nexperia))
- Industrial temperature grade standard; automotive variant available (vs SN74LVC157APWREP (TI Q1))
- 5.5 V tolerant inputs on a low-VCC core (vs MC74LCX157 (onsemi LCX))
Design Notes
Place a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of the VCC pin (pin 16) and a 10 uF bulk capacitor on the same supply rail. The SN74LVC157APWRE4 draws transient current during simultaneous-output switching, so VCC bounce above 50 mV can introduce logic-level glitches. Estimated: with four channels toggling simultaneously at 10 MHz into 50 pF loads, dynamic ICC peaks around 8-10 mA. A small ferrite bead in series with VCC can further suppress switching noise on shared rails.
Keep the TSSOP-16 device close to the driving source to minimize capacitive loading on the mux outputs. Avoid routing mux outputs parallel to clock or high-speed signal traces for more than 25 mm to prevent crosstalk. Place a ground guard trace between adjacent channels when running four outputs in parallel at high frequency. The exposed thermal pad is not present on TSSOP-16 - only the eight ground leads share return current, so a solid ground pour under the package is recommended.
Do not leave the strobe input (pin 15, E-bar) floating: an undriven strobe will float near the threshold and cause intermittent channel disabling. Tie E-bar to GND through a 10 kohm pulldown if no MCU control is available. Do not drive inputs above 5.5 V even briefly - although the LVC family is 5 V tolerant, transient over-voltage can trigger ESD clamping and degrade long-term reliability. Always confirm VCC is within 1.65 V-3.6 V before applying input signals; partial-power-down (Ioff) protects outputs only when VCC = 0 V.
For outputs driving cables or long traces (greater than 50 mm), add a 22-33 ohm series damping resistor within 10 mm of the mux output pin to suppress transmission-line reflections. The +/-24 mA drive strength combined with low output impedance (~25 ohm at 3.3 V) makes under-damped ringing possible on unterminated lines. For very-high-speed muxing (above 50 MHz), consider the SN74LVC157A's typical propagation delay budget of 4-5 ns and ensure downstream devices have adequate setup/hold margin.
Compliance Information
RoHS-compliant per TI product page. Lead-free Pb-free finish. Standard grade is not AEC-Q100; use SN74LVC157APWREP for automotive qualification. Halogen-free per TI's Green/RoHS material declaration.
