The FCT163244/A/C 16-bit buffer/line drivers are built using advanced dual metal CMOS technology. These highspeed, low-power devices offer bus/backplane interface capability with improved packing density. These devices have a flow-through organization for simplifying board layout. The three-state controls 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. The inputs of the FCT163244/A/C can be driven from either 3.3V or 5V devices. This feature allows the use of these devices as translators in a mixed 3.3V/5V supply system. Thus, the FCT163244/A/C can be used as buffers to connect 5V components to a 3.3V bus.