The SN74AHCT373N, manufactured by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance, octal transparent D-type latch with 3-state outputs. This integrated circuit is designed for 4.5-V to 5.5-V VCC operation and is part of the 'AHCT family, which offers a balanced blend of speed and power consumption. This makes the SN74AHCT373N an excellent choice for a wide range of applications, including buffer storage, holding registers, data storage, and multiplexed data transmission systems.

Key Features

• Logic Family: AHCT
• Logic Type: D-Type Transparent Latch
• Number of Channels: 8
• Output Type: 3-State
• Operating Voltage: 4.5V to 5.5V
• IC Package Type: PDIP, 20 Pin
• Propagation Delay Time: 13 ns (Max) at 5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C

Product Advantages

The SN74AHCT373N is designed for asynchronous communication between data buses. The transparent latches allow data to flow from the input to the output as long as the latch-enable (LE) input is high. When LE is taken low, the data that was present at the inputs at the time the transition occurred is retained at the outputs until LE is returned high. Additionally, the outputs can be placed in either a high-impedance state or a low-impedance state, which is determined by the output-enable (OE) input, making the device suitable for interfacing with bus lines in a bus-organized system.

Applications

The versatility of the SN74AHCT373N allows it to be used in a variety of applications. It is particularly useful in systems that require high-speed, low-power operation and in environments where noise immunity and low power dissipation are needed. Common applications include:

• Buffer storage
• Register for data storage
• System control registers
• Multiplexed data transmission

Quality and Reliability

Texas Instruments is known for its commitment to quality and reliability, and the SN74AHCT373N is no exception. This product is designed and manufactured to meet the stringent requirements of the semiconductor industry. With Texas Instruments' proven track record, customers can confidently use the SN74AHCT373N in their critical applications.