The IC 7432 Quad 2-Input OR Gate contains four independent OR gates. Each gate outputs HIGH when any input is HIGH, making it essential for combinational logic, decision-making circuits, and alarm systems.
Key features
- 4 independent 2-input OR gates
- Standard TTL/CMOS compatible
- 14-pin DIP package
- Fast propagation delay
- Wide availability
- Low cost
- Multiple uses per package
Good to know
- Unused inputs must be tied LOW (not left floating)
- Can combine with AND gates for complex logic
- 74HC32 recommended for modern designs
- Decouple power supply
- Output current limited for direct load driving