74HC373D-Q100,118

Logic - Latches

The 74HC373D-Q100,118 is a logic latch, a type of digital circuit and integrated circuit that stores the state of its inputs until an external clock signal is applied to overwrite the state. It is part of a collection of circuits called Flip Flops that can be used for synchronizing parallel data, and for storing and retrieving data. Logic latches have a wide range of uses, from implementing basic Boolean operations to allowing for dynamic data exchange across multiple circuits.

A latch is different from a Flip Flop in the sense that the Flip-flop can load a set of signals and hold them until the next input is generated. Conversely, a latch is loaded with the incoming signals and then holds those signals until a reset or output register is cleared, upon which the latch is reset.

The 74HC373D-Q100,118 latch is a high-performance, low-power device. It features 3-state outputs that allow tri-state logic signals to be used as inputs into other circuits. The latch can be used to synchronize multiple clocks with each other and keep them running in sync. It also has a wide range of operating temperature ranges, from -55°C to +125°C, allowing it to be used in intense environments.

The 74HC373D-Q100,118 latch can also be used to build multiplexers and shift registers. Multiplexers allow multiple signals to be selected from one or more inputs and then outputted onto a single line. A shift register is a device that stores multiple bits of data and can shift them in and out as needed. The latch can also be used as an address decoder to differentiate between multiple locations within a memory system or as a logic device to detect the combined state of its inputs.

Overall the 74HC373D-Q100,118 latch is a versatile and capable device that finds a wide range of uses in digital components. It can be used to hold data and synchronize clocks, to implement digital functions, and to build multiplexers and shift registers. It is also robust, allowing it to be used in a variety of intense conditions.