The 100344 contains eight D-type latches, individual inputs (Dn), outputs (Qn), a common enable pin (E), latch enable (LE), and output enable pin (OEN). A Q output follows its D input when both E and LE are LOW. When either E or LE (or both) are HIGH, a latch stores the last valid data present on its D input prior to E or LE going HIGH. A HIGH on OEN holds the outputs in a cut-off state. The cut-off state is designed to be more negative than a normal ECL LOW level. This allows the output emitter-followers to turn off when the termination supply is -2.0V, presenting a high impedance to the data bus. This high impedance reduces termination power and prevents loss of low state noise margin when several loads share the bus.