Latches vs Flip-Flops

Characteristics	Latches	Flip-Flops
1. Triggering	Level-triggered	Edge-triggered
2. Clock Signal	No clock signal or level-sensitive	Clock signal is essential
3. Stability	Can be prone to oscillations	More stable due to edge triggering
4. Speed	Faster than flip-flops	Slower than latches due to clock signal
5. Power Consumption	Can consume more power	Can be designed to consume less power
6. Design Complexity	Simpler design	More complex design due to clock signal
7. Noise Sensitivity	More sensitive to noise	Less sensitive to noise due to edge triggering
8. Timing	Timing is critical due to level triggering	Timing is less critical due to edge triggering
9. Applications	Suitable for simple digital circuits	Suitable for complex digital circuits and systems
10. Usage	Less commonly used in modern digital design	Widely used in modern digital design