normal NAND gate and Schmitt trigger NAND

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vinodquilon

Joined Dec 24, 2009
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What is the difference between normal NAND gate and Schmitt trigger NAND ?
Does it is interchangeable in an application ?
 

Wendy

Joined Mar 24, 2008
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Yes. Visualize a convention NAND gate with a simple non inverting Schmitt trigger in front of each input.
 

SgtWookie

Joined Jul 17, 2007
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Well, you can use a Schmitt-trigger NAND to replace a regular NAND in most cases; if the inputs have fast rise/fall times.

However, trying to use a regular NAND for a Schmitt-trigger NAND may cause problems, particularly if the input(s) to the gate have slow rise or fall times.
 
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