CD4001 – Quad 2‑Input NOR Gate 14‑pin DIp
⚙️ CD4001 – Quad 2‑Input CMOS NOR Gate IC (14‑pin DIP)
📝 Overview
The CD4001 is a CMOS-based integrated circuit that houses four independent 2-input NOR gates within a single 14-pin package. It operates over a broad voltage range (3 V to 18 V), making it suitable for diverse logic applications—such as gating, inversion, timing, and SR latches—in electronics and microcontroller projects
🔍 Key Features
Logic Function: NOR (output HIGH only if both inputs are LOW) alldatasheet.com
Integrated Quantity: 4 gates per chip, each with 2 inputs and 1 output
Supply Voltage: 3 V to 18 V
Buffered Outputs: Push-pull design with symmetrical
🧩 Pin Configuration (14‑pin DIP)
CopyEdit________ A1 –|1 14|– VDD (3–18 V) B1 –|2 13|– B4 Q1 –|3 12|– A4 Q2 –|4 11|– Q4 A2 –|5 10|– Q3 B2 –|6 9|– B3 GND –|7 8|– A3 ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾
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🔧 Example Usage
NOR Logic: Outputs HIGH only when all inputs are LOW
Digital Latching: Build SR latches using two NOR gates
Oscillator & Timer: Compose RC timers or blinking circuits
Logic Probes: Design simple testing tools (e.g. LED indicators)
📦 Applications
Digital gating, signal conditioning
SR latch and memory circuits
Timers, oscillators, delay elements
Alarm or blink generators
Universal NOR-based logic arrays
✅ Resources
📄 Datasheet (PDF) – Official specs, timing, output drive, voltage levels from Texas Instruments, Fairchild, etc. edn.com+1alldatasheet.com+1
🎥 YouTube Tutorial – Intro to NOR logic with CD4001 explanation and timing chart faranux.com+13youtube.com+13build-electronic-circuits.com+13

