The eight latches of the ACT11533 are transparent D-type latches. While the enable (C) is high, the Q outputs will follow the complements of the (D) inputs. When the output control OC is taken low, the Q outputs will be latched. The ACT11533 is functionally equivalent to the ACT11373 except for having inverted outputs. A buffered output-control (OC) input can be used to place the eight outputs in either a normal logic state (high or low logic levels) or a highimpedance state. In the high-impedance state, the outputs neither load nor drive the bus lines significantly. The high-impedance third state and increased drive provide the capability to drive the bus lines in a bus-organized system without need for interface or pullup components. The output control (OC) does not affect the internal operations of the latches. Old data can be retained or new data can be entered while the outputs are off.