



SCBS216B - JUNE 1992 - REVISED JANUARY 1997
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These 20-bit flip-flops feature 3-state outputs designedspecifically for driving highly capacitive or relativelylow-impedance loads. They are particularly suitable for implementingwider buffer registers, I/O ports, bidirectional bus drivers withparity, and working registers.
The 'ABT16821 can be used as two 10-bit flip-flops or one 20-bitflip-flop. The 20 flip-flops are edge-triggered D-type flip-flops. Onthe positive transition of the clock (CLK) input, the device providestrue data at the Q outputs.
A buffered output-enable (
) input can be used to place the ten outputs in either anormal logic state (high or low logic level) or a high-impedancestate. In the high-impedance state, the outputs neither load nordrive the bus lines significantly. The high-impedance state andincreased drive provide the capability to drive bus lines withoutneed for interface or pullup components.
does not affectthe internal operation of the flip-flops. Old data can be retained ornew data can be entered while the outputs are in the high-impedancestate.
To ensure the high-impedance state during power up or power down,
should be tiedto VCC through a pullup resistor; the minimum value of theresistor is determined by the current-sinking capability of thedriver.
The SN54ABT16821 is characterized for operation over the fullmilitary temperature range of -55°C to 125°C. TheSN74ABT16821 is characterized for operation from -40°C to85°C.
View more information about generic part numbers:SN74ABT16821
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