What this octal D-type is and where it fits
The Texas Instruments SN74LV374APW is an octal D-type flip-flop with tri-state non-inverted outputs, clocked on the positive edge. It belongs to the 74LV family, designed for low-voltage operation across a 2V to 5.5V supply range.
170 MHz clock — what it means for the bus
The 170 MHz maximum clock frequency is the headline speed rating. The 10.1 ns propagation delay at 5V, 50 pF gives a clean timing budget.
Tri-state outputs and output drive
Tri-state, non-inverted outputs let you share a bus with other devices — the output goes high-impedance when the output-enable pin is inactive, so multiple flip-flops can drive the same trace without contention. Each output can sink or source 16 mA, enough to drive a low-current LED or a short unterminated trace. Watch the total package dissipation if you run all eight outputs near the limit simultaneously.
Lifecycle and compliance
The SN74LV374APW is listed as Active and ROHS3 compliant. No NRND or EOL flags on record.