The 74LCX373MTCX is a popular integrated circuit (IC) component that belongs to the 74LCX series, manufactured by Texas Instruments. This particular component is a transparent latch with 8 bits of storage. It offers several key features and specifications that make it versatile and widely used in various digital applications.
The 74LCX373MTCX is a member of the Low Voltage CMOS (LCX) family, which means it operates at a low power supply voltage of 2.7V to 3.6V. This makes it compatible with modern low-power devices and enables it to work efficiently without consuming excessive energy.
One of the prominent features of the 74LCX373MTCX is its transparent latch functionality. It includes 8 D-type flip-flops with a direct input and output. The transparent latch feature enables real-time transfer of data from the D inputs to the corresponding Q outputs when enabled by the latch enable (LE) input signal.
The IC component also features 3-state outputs, which means the outputs can be actively driven to high (logic 1), low (logic 0), or be electrically disconnected from the circuit, allowing a high-impedance state. This feature facilitates bus-oriented applications where multiple devices can share a common bus without any conflict.
The 74LCX373MTCX has improved noise and static power consumption characteristics compared to its previous versions
