{"product_id":"cd4011be-quad-2-input-nand-gate-cmos-logic","title":"CD4011BE Quad 2-Input NAND Gate (CMOS Logic)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhen diving into digital electronics, the CD4011 is arguably the most versatile integrated circuit you can keep on your workbench. This chip contains four completely independent 2-input NAND gates. The NAND (Not-AND) gate is famous in computer engineering as the \"universal gate\" because, by cleverly wiring multiple NAND gates together, you can replicate the behavior of any other logic gate—including AND, OR, NOT, XOR, and even complex memory latches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe logic behavior is simple but powerful: a NAND gate's output is driven low (to ground) only if both of its inputs are driven high. In any other situation, the output remains high. What makes the CD4011BE specific variant so valuable is its CMOS construction. It operates seamlessly across a massive voltage range and draws practically zero current when sitting idle. Whether you need to invert a single control signal, build a blinking LED oscillator, or construct a custom logic puzzle, the CD4011 provides the reliable, low-power logic you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUniversal Logic Capability:\u003c\/b\u003e The four independent gates can be re-wired to synthesize literally any other basic logic function, saving you from needing to stock dozens of different chip types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWide Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e Operates flawlessly anywhere from 3 Volts to 18 Volts DC, allowing it to interface directly with low-voltage microcontrollers or high-voltage industrial sensors without level shifters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUltra-Low Power Consumption:\u003c\/b\u003e The CMOS architecture ensures the chip draws mere microamps of current, making it the perfect choice for battery-powered, always-on devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh Noise Immunity:\u003c\/b\u003e Extremely resistant to electrical interference and voltage spikes, making it highly reliable in noisy automotive or industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuffered Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e Standardized, symmetrical output drive capability ensures consistent signal strength across all four gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Logic Synthesis:\u003c\/b\u003e Acting as a \"problem solver\" chip when you need a specific logic gate but don't have the exact part on hand; just wire the CD4011 to mimic what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSquare Wave Oscillators:\u003c\/b\u003e Easily wired with a simple resistor and capacitor to create a reliable, adjustable clock signal for other digital chips or flashing LEDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEducational Projects:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute best starting point for students and hobbyists learning Boolean logic and the fundamentals of how computers compute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignal Inversion:\u003c\/b\u003e By simply tying the two inputs of a single gate together, it instantly acts as a standard NOT gate (inverter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLogic Family:\u003c\/b\u003e CD4000 Series CMOS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFunction:\u003c\/b\u003e Quad 2-Input NAND Gate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNumber of Gates:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 Independent Channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.0 Volts to 18.0 Volts DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Output Current:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard CMOS drive capability (typically a few milliamps)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage Type:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-Pin Plastic Dual Inline Package (PDIP)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42867771736135,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/CD4511.png?v=1781154700","url":"https:\/\/www.ktechnics.com\/products\/cd4011be-quad-2-input-nand-gate-cmos-logic","provider":"K-TECHNICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}