A **NOT gate**, also known as an **inverter**, is a basic digital logic gate that outputs the opposite of its input. When the input is **1** (high), the output will be **0** (low), and when the input is **0** (low), the output will be **1** (high).
In the context of integrated circuits (ICs), there are several options that include NOT gates. These ICs contain multiple gates (logic circuits) in a single package. Some common ICs that include NOT gates are from families like **7400 series** and **4000 series**.
### Common ICs with NOT gates:
1. **7404 (Hex Inverter)**:
- The **7404** IC is one of the most widely used for NOT gates. It contains six individual inverters (NOT gates) in a single 14-pin package.
- Each gate in the **7404** is a simple NOT gate, meaning each takes one input and produces the inverted output.
- Pin Configuration:
- Pins 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, and 13 are the inputs to the six inverters.
- Pins 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 are the outputs of the six NOT gates.
- Power supply is typically **5V**.
2. **4009 (Hex Inverter)**:
- The **4009** IC is part of the **4000 series** of CMOS logic ICs, and it also contains six NOT gates.
- The **4009** IC operates over a wider voltage range (typically **3V to 15V**), making it suitable for different applications where low power consumption is important.
- This IC is made using CMOS technology, which is more power-efficient compared to traditional TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) chips like the **7404**.
3. **74LS04 (Hex Inverter)**:
- The **74LS04** is another version of the NOT gate IC, but it belongs to the **LS (Low Power Schottky)** series, offering faster switching times compared to standard TTL ICs.
- It is commonly used in applications where speed is important, and it can work at a lower power supply voltage than standard TTL ICs (typically **5V**).
### How NOT Gates Work:
- A NOT gate operates by changing the state of a signal. For example, if the input to the gate is high (1), the output will be low (0). If the input is low (0), the output will be high (1).
- The logic symbol for a NOT gate is a triangle with a small circle (representing inversion) at the output.
### Applications of NOT Gates:
- **Signal Inversion**: Used in digital circuits to invert the signal.
- **Boolean Functions**: Used to create more complex logical operations like NAND, NOR, etc.
- **Control Circuits**: Used to control operations in a variety of applications, such as switching logic in microcontrollers.
In summary, **7404** (TTL) and **4009** (CMOS) are the most commonly used ICs for implementing NOT gates, and they are widely available in both basic and advanced logic circuit designs.