The 74573 (also designated as 'LS573) is a high-speed octal transparent latch designed for bus-organized systems. This component features eight latches with TRI-STATE outputs for bus interfacing applications. The device is functionally identical to the 'LS373 but features an improved pinout arrangement with inputs and outputs on opposite sides of the package for easier printed circuit board layout.
The 74573 is particularly useful as an input or output port for microprocessor systems, providing temporary storage for data being transferred between the microprocessor and peripheral devices. The TRI-STATE outputs allow connection to a common bus while preventing bus contention.
The 74573 finds use in numerous digital systems applications including:
The 74573 features the following pinout:
The 74573 octal transparent latch operates as follows:
When the Latch Enable (LE) input is HIGH, the Q outputs follow the data (D) inputs. When LE goes LOW, the data present at the D inputs at that time is latched and held at the outputs until LE goes HIGH again.
The Output Enable (OE) input controls the TRI-STATE outputs. When OE is LOW, the outputs are active. When OE is HIGH, the outputs are in a high-impedance state, effectively disconnecting the latch from the bus.
| Latch Enable (LE) | Output Enable (OE) | Data Input (D) | Output (O) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L | H | X | Z (High Impedance) |
| H | H | X | Z (High Impedance) |
| L | L | X | Q0 (Previous State) |
| H | L | L | L |
| H | L | H | H |
When using the 74573 in system designs, consider the following: