7400 IC Quad 2-Input NAND Gate

Where 7400 IC is Used?

There are many reasons for using 7400 in electronic circuits. Here are a few examples where it is used.

1. 7400 basically used for performing the NAND function. The IC has four NAND gates in it. Each gate can be used separately.

2. When you want a logic inverter. NAND gates in this chip can be reconfigured to make them NOT gates.  So we can make 7400 a four-not gate chip if necessary.

3. Where high-speed NAND operation is necessary. This chip has less transition times which are needed for high-speed applications. So 7400 can be used in high-frequency systems.

4. 7400 is one of the cheapest ICs. It is really popular and is available everywhere.

How to Use 7400 IC

Like every other chip in the 7400 series, this IC must be connected to power before you can use it. Most 7400 ICs support a VCC voltage of 5V. One difference between the HC and LS version of the chip is that the 74HC00 supports 2V to 6V, while the 74LS00 supports only 5V.

Once connected, you can use any of the four basic NAND gates inside.