These 20-bit flip-flops feature three-state outputs designed specifically for driving highly-capacitive or relatively low-impedance loads. They are particularly suitable for implementing wider buffer registers, I/O ports, bidirectional bus drivers with parity, and working registers.
These devices can be used as two 10-bit flip-flops or one 20-bit flip-flop.
On the positive transition of the clock the Q outputs will follow
the D inputs. A buffered output enable (
) input can be used to place the
twenty outputs in either a normal logic state (high or low) or a
high-impedance state. In the high-impedance state the outputs neither
load nor drive the bus lines significantly. The output enable (
) does not affect the internal
operation of the flip-flops. Old data can be retained or new data can
be entered while the outputs are in the high-impedance state.
The 74AC16821 is packaged in TI's shrink small-outline package (DL), which provides twice the I/O pin count and functionality of standard small-outline packages in the same printed-circuit-board area.
The 54AC16821 is characterized over the full military temperature range of -55°C to 125°C. The 74AC16821 is characterized for operation from -40°C to 85°C.