MC74LCX257DR2G vs SN74LVC257APWR: replacement comparison
Start with the best mapped replacement options for MC74LCX257DR2G, including pin-to-pin, functional, and cross-reference alternatives. Review the overview and core specifications, then submit an RFQ when the fit looks right.
SN74LVC257APWR is a P2P-review candidate for MC74LCX257DR2G; confirm pinout, package, logic thresholds, timing, and lifecycle scope before production approval.
SN74LVC257APWR is mapped as a possible replacement for MC74LCX257DR2G. Verify package, lifecycle, stock, datasheet, and key attributes before approval.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
TSSOP-16
Series
SN74LVC257A
Category
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Stock
20,000
Available
12,000
Min Order
1
Datasheet
Available
Key Attributes: -
Matches
✓Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
✓Subcategory: Logic - Signal Switches, Multiplexers, Decoders
✓Mounting Type: Surface Mount
✓Output Type: 3-state, non-inverting
Differences
•Package: SOIC-16 vs TSSOP-16
•Series: MC74LCX257 vs SN74LVC257A
•Manufacturer: onsemi vs Texas Instruments
•Package / Case: SOIC-16 vs TSSOP-16
Must verify
→Confirm package dimensions, footprint, and mounting details.
→Confirm the complete pinout; a mapped pin-to-pin relationship is not final approval.
→Check electrical limits and test conditions in both manufacturer datasheets.
→Confirm qualification, compliance, and internal approval requirements.
74LVC257APW,118 is a P2P-review candidate for MC74LCX257DR2G; confirm pinout, package, logic thresholds, timing, and lifecycle scope before production approval.
74LVC257APW,118 is mapped as a possible replacement for MC74LCX257DR2G. Verify package, lifecycle, stock, datasheet, and key attributes before approval.
Manufacturer
Nexperia
Package
TSSOP-16
Series
74LVC257A
Category
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Stock
20,000
Available
12,000
Min Order
1
Datasheet
Available
Key Attributes: -
Matches
✓Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
✓Subcategory: Logic - Signal Switches, Multiplexers, Decoders
✓Mounting Type: Surface Mount
✓Output Type: 3-state, non-inverting
Differences
•Package: SOIC-16 vs TSSOP-16
•Series: MC74LCX257 vs 74LVC257A
•Manufacturer: onsemi vs Nexperia
•Package / Case: SOIC-16 vs TSSOP-16
Must verify
→Confirm package dimensions, footprint, and mounting details.
→Confirm the complete pinout; a mapped pin-to-pin relationship is not final approval.
→Check electrical limits and test conditions in both manufacturer datasheets.
→Confirm qualification, compliance, and internal approval requirements.
74LCX257MTCX is a P2P-review candidate for MC74LCX257DR2G; confirm pinout, package, logic thresholds, timing, and lifecycle scope before production approval.
74LCX257MTCX is mapped as a possible replacement for MC74LCX257DR2G. Verify package, lifecycle, stock, datasheet, and key attributes before approval.
Manufacturer
onsemi
Package
TSSOP-16
Series
74LCX257
Category
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Stock
20,000
Available
12,000
Min Order
1
Datasheet
Available
Key Attributes: -
Matches
✓Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
✓Subcategory: Logic - Signal Switches, Multiplexers, Decoders
✓Mounting Type: Surface Mount
✓Manufacturer: onsemi
Differences
•Package: SOIC-16 vs TSSOP-16
•Series: MC74LCX257 vs 74LCX257
•Package / Case: SOIC-16 vs TSSOP-16
•Part Number: MC74LCX257DR2G vs 74LCX257MTCX
Must verify
→Confirm package dimensions, footprint, and mounting details.
→Confirm the complete pinout; a mapped pin-to-pin relationship is not final approval.
→Check electrical limits and test conditions in both manufacturer datasheets.
→Confirm qualification, compliance, and internal approval requirements.
SN74LVC257ADBR is a functional replacement path for MC74LCX257DR2G; package, rail, qualification, or threshold differences require engineering review.
SN74LVC257ADBR is mapped as a possible replacement for MC74LCX257DR2G. Verify package, lifecycle, stock, datasheet, and key attributes before approval.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
SSOP-16
Series
SN74LVC257A
Category
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Stock
20,000
Available
12,000
Min Order
1
Datasheet
Available
Key Attributes: -
Matches
✓Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
✓Subcategory: Logic - Signal Switches, Multiplexers, Decoders
✓Mounting Type: Surface Mount
✓Output Type: 3-state, non-inverting
Differences
•Package: SOIC-16 vs SSOP-16
•Series: MC74LCX257 vs SN74LVC257A
•Manufacturer: onsemi vs Texas Instruments
•Package / Case: SOIC-16 vs SSOP-16
Must verify
→Confirm package dimensions, footprint, and mounting details.
→Confirm functional behavior and application-level compatibility.
→Check electrical limits and test conditions in both manufacturer datasheets.
→Confirm qualification, compliance, and internal approval requirements.
SN74LVC257AQPWRG4Q1 is a functional replacement path for MC74LCX257DR2G; package, rail, qualification, or threshold differences require engineering review.
SN74LVC257AQPWRG4Q1 is mapped as a possible replacement for MC74LCX257DR2G. Verify package, lifecycle, stock, datasheet, and key attributes before approval.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
TSSOP-16
Series
SN74LVC257A-Q1
Category
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Stock
20,000
Available
12,000
Min Order
1
Datasheet
Available
Key Attributes: -
Matches
✓Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
✓Subcategory: Logic - Signal Switches, Multiplexers, Decoders
✓Mounting Type: Surface Mount
✓Output Type: 3-state, non-inverting
Differences
•Package: SOIC-16 vs TSSOP-16
•Series: MC74LCX257 vs SN74LVC257A-Q1
•Manufacturer: onsemi vs Texas Instruments
•Package / Case: SOIC-16 vs TSSOP-16
Must verify
→Confirm package dimensions, footprint, and mounting details.
→Confirm functional behavior and application-level compatibility.
→Check electrical limits and test conditions in both manufacturer datasheets.
→Confirm qualification, compliance, and internal approval requirements.
SN74LVC258APWR is a similar redesign candidate for MC74LCX257DR2G; validate output polarity or pass-switch behavior before use.
SN74LVC258APWR is mapped as a possible replacement for MC74LCX257DR2G. Verify package, lifecycle, stock, datasheet, and key attributes before approval.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
TSSOP-16
Series
SN74LVC258A
Category
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Stock
20,000
Available
12,000
Min Order
1
Datasheet
Available
Key Attributes: -
Matches
✓Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
✓Subcategory: Logic - Signal Switches, Multiplexers, Decoders
✓Mounting Type: Surface Mount
✓Function: Quad 2:1 multiplexer/data selector
Differences
•Package: SOIC-16 vs TSSOP-16
•Series: MC74LCX257 vs SN74LVC258A
•Manufacturer: onsemi vs Texas Instruments
•Package / Case: SOIC-16 vs TSSOP-16
Must verify
→Confirm package dimensions, footprint, and mounting details.
→Confirm functional behavior and application-level compatibility.
→Check electrical limits and test conditions in both manufacturer datasheets.
→Confirm qualification, compliance, and internal approval requirements.
SN74CBTLV3257PWR is a similar redesign candidate for MC74LCX257DR2G; validate output polarity or pass-switch behavior before use.
SN74CBTLV3257PWR is mapped as a possible replacement for MC74LCX257DR2G. Verify package, lifecycle, stock, datasheet, and key attributes before approval.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
TSSOP-16
Series
SN74CBTLV3257
Category
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Stock
20,000
Available
12,000
Min Order
1
Datasheet
Available
Key Attributes: -
Matches
✓Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
✓Subcategory: Logic - Signal Switches, Multiplexers, Decoders
✓Mounting Type: Surface Mount
✓Publication Context: onsemi PD27554X replacement research wave
Differences
•Package: SOIC-16 vs TSSOP-16
•Series: MC74LCX257 vs SN74CBTLV3257
•Manufacturer: onsemi vs Texas Instruments
•Package / Case: SOIC-16 vs TSSOP-16
Must verify
→Confirm package dimensions, footprint, and mounting details.
→Confirm functional behavior and application-level compatibility.
→Check electrical limits and test conditions in both manufacturer datasheets.
→Confirm qualification, compliance, and internal approval requirements.
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MC74LCX257DR2G is an onsemi low-voltage CMOS quad 2:1 multiplexer with 3-state non-inverting outputs in SOIC-16.
TI SN74LVC257APWR is an active LVC quad 2:1 multiplexer with 3-state non-inverting outputs in TSSOP-16.
Nexperia 74LVC257APW,118 is an active LVC quad 2-input multiplexer with 3-state outputs in TSSOP-16.
onsemi 74LCX257MTCX is a same-family quad 2:1 multiplexer candidate in TSSOP-16.
TI SN74LVC257ADBR is an LVC quad 2:1 multiplexer in SSOP-16 for functional redesign paths.
TI SN74LVC257AQPWRG4Q1 is an automotive-qualified LVC257 TSSOP-16 replacement path.
TI SN74HCT257DR is a 5 V HCT quad 2:1 multiplexer with 3-state outputs in SOIC-16.
TI SN74LVC258APWR is an active LVC quad 2:1 inverting multiplexer with 3-state outputs in TSSOP-16.
TI SN74CBTLV3257PWR is a low-voltage FET multiplexer/bus-switch style redesign candidate.
Lifecycle
Obsolete
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Stock
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
Available
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
Min Order
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Datasheet
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Mounting Type
Surface Mount
Surface Mount
Surface Mount
Surface Mount
Surface Mount
Surface Mount
Surface Mount
Surface Mount
Surface Mount
Manufacturer
onsemi
Texas Instruments
Nexperia
onsemi
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments
Package / Case
SOIC-16
TSSOP-16
TSSOP-16
TSSOP-16
SSOP-16
TSSOP-16
SOIC-16
TSSOP-16
TSSOP-16
Series
MC74LCX257
SN74LVC257A
74LVC257A
74LCX257
SN74LVC257A
SN74LVC257A-Q1
SN74HCT257
SN74LVC258A
SN74CBTLV3257
Output Type
3-state, non-inverting
3-state, non-inverting
3-state, non-inverting
3-state, non-inverting
3-state, non-inverting
3-state, non-inverting
3-state, non-inverting
3-state, inverting
Pass switch
Supply Voltage
2.3 V to 3.6 V class
1.65 V to 3.6 V
1.2 V to 3.6 V class
2.3 V to 3.6 V class
1.65 V to 3.6 V
2.7 V to 3.6 V class
4.5 V to 5.5 V
1.1 V to 3.6 V
Low-voltage bus-switch class
Lifecycle Status
Product Discontinuance notice PD27554X
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Part Number
MC74LCX257DR2G
SN74LVC257APWR
74LVC257APW,118
74LCX257MTCX
SN74LVC257ADBR
SN74LVC257AQPWRG4Q1
SN74HCT257DR
SN74LVC258APWR
SN74CBTLV3257PWR
Function
Quad 2:1 multiplexer/data selector
Quad 2:1 multiplexer/data selector
Quad 2-input multiplexer
Quad 2:1 multiplexer/data selector
Quad 2:1 multiplexer/data selector
Automotive quad 2:1 multiplexer
Quad 2:1 multiplexer/data selector
Quad 2:1 multiplexer/data selector
4-bit 1-of-2 FET multiplexer/bus switch
Publication Context
onsemi PD27554X replacement research wave
onsemi PD27554X replacement research wave
onsemi PD27554X replacement research wave
onsemi PD27554X replacement research wave
onsemi PD27554X replacement research wave
onsemi PD27554X replacement research wave
onsemi PD27554X replacement research wave
onsemi PD27554X replacement research wave
onsemi PD27554X replacement research wave
Validation Required
Confirm datasheet pinout, package land pattern, logic thresholds, timing, and lifecycle status before production substitution.
Confirm datasheet pinout, package land pattern, logic thresholds, timing, and lifecycle status before production substitution.
Confirm datasheet pinout, package land pattern, logic thresholds, timing, and lifecycle status before production substitution.
Confirm datasheet pinout, package land pattern, logic thresholds, timing, and lifecycle status before production substitution.
Confirm datasheet pinout, package land pattern, logic thresholds, timing, and lifecycle status before production substitution.
Confirm datasheet pinout, package land pattern, logic thresholds, timing, and lifecycle status before production substitution.
Confirm datasheet pinout, package land pattern, logic thresholds, timing, and lifecycle status before production substitution.
Confirm datasheet pinout, package land pattern, logic thresholds, timing, and lifecycle status before production substitution.
Confirm datasheet pinout, package land pattern, logic thresholds, timing, and lifecycle status before production substitution.
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Cross-reference FAQ
Replacement Part Questions
Short answers for teams reviewing MC74LCX257DR2G replacement and equivalent-part options.
What is a cross-reference page for MC74LCX257DR2G?
This page groups mapped replacement options for MC74LCX257DR2G so buyers and engineers can compare alternatives before requesting a quote or approving a substitute.
Does a mapped alternative mean a guaranteed drop-in replacement for MC74LCX257DR2G?
Not automatically. Cross-reference mapping helps shortlist candidates, but package, electrical behavior, qualification scope, and approval rules still need to be checked before release.
Which parameters should teams compare first for MC74LCX257DR2G alternatives?
Start with package, series, key attributes, lifecycle status, stock position, datasheet access, and the mapped pin-to-pin or cross-reference note. Then confirm application-specific requirements in the datasheet and RFQ stage.
Can I request a quote for an alternative to MC74LCX257DR2G?
Yes. Use the product links or RFQ actions on this page to request pricing, availability, documentation, and sourcing support for any listed alternative part.
Is MC74LCX257DR2G obsolete, and what replacement should buyers review first?
Check the lifecycle row on this page first. If buyers need a fast starting point, the strongest mapped replacement currently surfaced here is SN74LVC257APWR, followed by the other alternatives shown in the comparison table.
Is SN74LVC257APWR a replacement for MC74LCX257DR2G?
SN74LVC257APWR is mapped as a P2P option for MC74LCX257DR2G, not as an automatically approved drop-in replacement. Compare package, pinout, electrical limits, lifecycle, and qualification requirements before release.
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