The 74HC00 is a high-speed CMOS       quad 2-input NAND gate IC fabricated with silicon gate CMOS       technology. It contains four independent NAND gates in a single       package. Each gate performs the standard logic NAND function, with       the output being high unless both inputs are high. It is a       fundamental building block in digital electronics and used widely       in logic design.
Key Features
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Logic Family: HC (High-speed CMOS)
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Number of Gates: 4 (quad)
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Inputs per Gate: 2
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Output Type: CMOS push-pull
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Voltage Supply Range (Vcc): 2V to 6V
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Typical Propagation Delay: ~8 ns at           Vcc = 5V
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High Noise Immunity: VIL = 1.5V, VIH           = 3.5V at Vcc = 5V
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Low Power Consumption: Typical ICC           < 1 μA
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Input Compatibility: TTL and CMOS           level inputs
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ESD Protection: Typically 2000V HBM           (Human Body Model)
             
The 74HC00 is a staple of digital design due       to its versatility, ease of use, and integration into standard       logic systems. As a basic logic building block, it is often used       in educational, prototyping, and commercial digital systems.