Quad 2-input NAND gate in the 74HCT family – what it is and where it fits
The Texas Instruments SN74HCT00DT is a quad 2-input NAND gate from the 74HCT logic family. Input thresholds are low 0.8 V and high 2 V. Rated for the industrial temperature range of –40 to 85 °C, this gate suits factory automation panels, motor-drive control logic, and outdoor telecom equipment where ambient temperatures fluctuate. The 14-SOIC package (3.90 mm body width) fits a standard SOIC-14 land pattern and is specified for surface-mount assembly.
18 ns propagation delay – timing margin for 5 V buses
The maximum propagation delay is 18 ns at 5.5 V with a 50 pF load.
Active lifecycle – no obsolescence risk for production runs
The SN74HCT00DT carries an Active product status with ROHS3 compliance. No end-of-life notice or last-time-buy window is in effect. This part can be specified into new designs without worrying about a near-term discontinuation.
