The 74HC573D,653 is a popular integrated circuit (IC) component that belongs to the 74HC series of high-speed CMOS logic devices. It is a octal transparent latch with 3-state outputs, which means it can retain and control the output data based on the inputs provided. Here is an overview of its key features and functionalities:
1. Octal Latch: The IC consists of eight individual latches, meaning it can handle and store 8 bits of data simultaneously.
2. Transparent Inputs: The inputs of the IC are transparent, which implies that when the latch enable (LE) input is low, the data at the data inputs (D0-D7) gets transferred to the outputs (Q0-Q7) in real-time, creating a direct path.
3. Latched Outputs: When the latch enable (LE) input is high, the IC holds the outputs in their previous state, allowing the data stored to be retained until a new input is provided.
4. 3-State Outputs: The IC offers 3-state outputs, allowing the user to control the output state. When the output enable (OE) input is low, the outputs become active and function according to the provided inputs. Conversely, when OE is high, the outputs are in a high-impedance state (disconnected), making them effectively disabled