What this FCT bus driver does in a design
The CY74FCT163373CPACT is a 16-bit transparent D-type latch with 3-state outputs, part of the FCT (Fast CMOS TTL-compatible) logic family. It functions as a bus driver, latching data on the D inputs when the latch-enable (LE) signal is active, and driving the bus through the 3-state outputs when output-enable (OE) is asserted. This makes it suitable for memory-interface buffering, address/data multiplexing, and general-purpose bus isolation in 5 V TTL systems.
Lifecycle and compliance — active, but RoHS non-compliant
It is RoHS non-compliant (contains lead), which limits its use in markets with strict RoHS enforcement unless an exemption applies.
Sourcing this part — quoted to order
For volume production, qualify a second source to avoid single-supplier exposure — the 74ACT16833DL is a functional alternative.
