The FCT16240T/AT/CT/ET and FCT162240T/AT/CT/ET 16-bit buffer/line drivers are built using advanced dual metal CMOS technology. These high-speed, low-power devices offer bus/backplane interface capability with improved packing density. The flow-through organization of signal pins simplifies layout. The three-state controls are designed to operate these devices in a Quad-Nibble, Dual-Byte or single 16-bit word mode. All inputs are designed with hysteresis for improved noise margin.