I happened to notice this note on the TI SN54LV573A datasheet (pg 2)...
"To ensure the high-impedance state during power up or power down, OE should be tied to VCC through a pullup resistor; the minimum value of the resistor is determined by the current-sinking capability of the driver."
Could somebody with some digital logic experience explain the resistance value derivation. I am planning to use 5V supply for the device so the sink current is spec'd at 16mA. Also...why is there a minimum resistance value requirement for the OE ?