What this ALS-series NAND gate is and where it fits
The SN74ALS1804AN is a NAND gate in the ALS series, RoHS non-compliant.
Sourcing and lifecycle reality
The RoHS non-compliant status means this part is intended for applications that are exempt from or not subject to RoHS restrictions — common in military, aerospace, and some industrial spares.
What the ALS series means for your BOM
The ALS series offers lower power consumption than the LS family at similar propagation delays, suitable for 5 V logic boards where speed margin is adequate. No pin-compatible second source exists; the 4030BDM is a quad XOR gate, not a NAND. The SN74ALS38BNSR is a quad 2-input NAND with open-collector outputs but differs in package and output configuration.
