The 7416 is an integrated circuit containing four NAND gates. It is commonly used for logic operations, such as AND and OR, and is packaged in a 14 pin DIP (dual in-line package). This IC is part of the 7400 series of more basic logic chips, and it is used in many digital logic circuits, such as OR gates, AND gates, and flip-flops. Its applications are diverse, ranging from timing and control, to industrial and computer applications.