NAND circuit

[ nand ]

noun
  1. Computers. a circuit that is energized when any one of its inputs is not energized.

Origin of NAND circuit

1
First recorded in 1955–60
  • Also called NAND gate .

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British Dictionary definitions for NAND circuit

NAND circuit

NAND gate

/ (nænd) /


noun
  1. electronics a computer logic circuit having two or more input wires and one output wire that has an output signal if one or more of the input signals are at a low voltage: Compare OR circuit

Origin of NAND circuit

1
C20: from not + and; see NOT circuit, AND circuit

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