These 8-bit latches feature 3-state outputs designed specifically for driving highly capacitive or relatively low-impedance loads. They are particularly suitable for implementing buffer registers, I/O ports, bidirectional bus drivers, and working registers.
●The eight latches of the HC373 devices are transparent D-type latches. While 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 that were set up at the D inputs.
●An output-enable (OE)\ input places the eight outputs in either a normal logic state (high or low logic levels) or the high-impedance state. In the high-impedance state, the outputs neither load nor drive the bus lines significantly. The high-impedance state and increased drive provide the capability to drive bus lines without interface or pullup components.
●OE\ does not affect the internal operations of the latches. Old data can be retained or new data can be entered while the outputs are off.
● Wide Operating Voltage Range of 2 V to 6 V
● High-Current 3-State True Outputs Can Drive Up To 15 LSTTL Loads
● Low Power Consumption, 80-µA Max ICC
● Typical tpd = 13 ns
● ±6-mA Output Drive at 5 V
● Low Input Current of 1 µA Max
● Eight High-Current Latches in a Single Package
● Full Parallel Access for Loading
