The MM74HCT573 octal D-type latches and MM74HCT574 octal D-type flip-flop advanced silicon-gate CMOS technology, which provides the inherent benefits of low power consumption and wide power supply range, but are LS-TTL input and output characteristic and pin-out compatible. The 3-STATE outputs are capable of driving 15 LS-TTL loads. All inputs are protected from damage due to static discharge by internal diodes to VCC and ground.