Output drive and bus loading
The 15mA high-level and 64mA low-level output current ratings define the fan-out on a 5V bus. At 64mA sink, you can drive up to ten standard TTL loads per channel without exceeding the package thermal limit.
Lifecycle and sourcing
That makes it safe for new designs and production BOMs without an obsolescence contingency. The 74FCT series is a mature logic family with broad distribution coverage; sourcing through independent channels is straightforward.
