CMOS 40XX Series ICs — Specifications
and Applications
What is CMOS 40XX Series?
- CMOS stands for Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor.
- The 40XX series is a family of digital logic ICs based on CMOS technology.
- Known for low power consumption, wide operating voltage range, and high noise
immunity.
Specifications of CMOS 40XX Series ICs
(See table in main content)
Common ICs in the 40XX Series and Their Functions
(See table in main content)
Applications of CMOS 40XX Series ICs
1. Low-Power Digital Circuits
2. Timing and Oscillator Circuits
3. Sensor Interfaces
4. Digital Counters and Dividers
5. Analog and Digital Multiplexing
6. Logic Function Implementation
7. Communication and Signal Processing
8. Microcontroller Companion ICs
Advantages of CMOS 40XX Series
- Wide supply voltage range (3V to 15V+)
- Very low power consumption (ideal for portable devices)
- High noise immunity
- High input impedance — easier to interface with sensors
- Static operation — retains state without clock (great for memory)
Comparison: TTL (74XX) vs CMOS (40XX)
(See table in main content)