The PI74ALVCH16373 is particularly suitable for implementing buffer registers, I/O ports, bidirectional bus drivers, and working registers. This device can be used as two 8-bit latches or one 16-bit latch. When the Latch Enable (LE) input is HIGH, the Q outputs follow the (D) inputs. When LE is taken LOW, the Q outputs are latched at the levels set up at the D inputs. A buffered Output Enable (OE) input can be used to place the eight outputs in either a normal logic state (high or low logic levels) or a high-impedance state in which the outputs neither load nor drive the bus lines significantly. The high-impedance state and the increased drive provide the capability to drive bus lines without need for interface or pullup components. OE does not affect internal operations of the latch. Old data can be retained or new data can be entered while the outputs are in the high impedance state.