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The 4ABT16373 is a 16-bit transparent D-type latch with 3-state outputs designed specifically for driving highly capacitive or relatively low-impedance loads. It is particularly suitable for implementing buffer registers, I/O ports, bidirectional bus drivers, and working registers.
The device can be used as two 8-bit latches or one 16-bit latch. When the latch-enable (LE) input is high, the Q outputs follow the data (D) inputs. When LE is taken low, the Q outputs are latched at the levels set up at the D inputs.
A buffered output-enable (
) input can be used to place the eight outputs in either
a normal logic state (high or low logic levels) or a high-impedance
state. In the high-impedance state, the outputs neither load nor
drive the bus lines significantly. The high-impedance state and the
increased drive provide the capability to drive bus lines without
need for interface or pullup components
The output enable (
)
does not affect internal operations of the latch. Old data can be
retained or new data can be entered while the outputs are in the
high-impedance state.
To ensure the high-impedance state during power up or power down,
should be tied
to VCC through a pullup resistor; the minimum value of the
resistor is determined by the current-sinking capability of the
driver.
The SN74ABT16373 is available 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 SN54ABT16373 is characterized for operation over the full military temperature range of -55°C to 125°C. The SN74ABT16373 is characterized for operation from -40°C to 85°C.