The SN74HC377DW is an integrated circuit (IC) component designed by Texas Instruments. It is a flip-flop device with 8-bit registers that can store data for future processing or outputs.
Key features of the SN74HC377DW include:
1. 8-bit Storage Capacity: The IC has eight individual flip-flops, allowing it to store up to 8 bits of data. Each flip-flop consists of a D-type latch, clock enable, and outputs.
2. Edge-Triggered Operation: The flip-flops in the SN74HC377DW are edge-triggered, meaning they latch and store data only on the rising edge of the clock signal. This feature ensures synchronized and accurate data transfer.
3. Positive-Edge Clocking: The IC operates on positive-edge clocking, where the stored data is updated on the rising edge of the clock input. This type of clocking ensures consistent operation in synchronous systems.
4. Asynchronous Reset: The IC provides an asynchronous reset input (active low) that allows all the flip-flops to be reset simultaneously, clearing the stored data in the registers.
5. Parallel Data Inputs: The SN74HC377DW has eight parallel inputs (D0 to D7) that can be used to set or update the data stored in the flip-flops. The data is transferred into the latch stage on the rising edge of the clock signal
