The maximum operating frequency of the 74HC00D is 40 MHz at Vcc = 6V and 20 MHz at Vcc = 4.5V.
Ensure that the power supply voltage (Vcc) is within the recommended range of 2V to 6V, and that the power supply is decoupled with a 0.1uF capacitor to prevent noise and voltage drops.
The 74HC00D can sink or source up to 25mA per output pin, and up to 50mA total for all outputs combined.
During power-up and power-down, ensure that all input pins are tied to a valid logic level (either Vcc or GND) to prevent unwanted oscillations and damage to the device.
The recommended operating temperature range for the 74HC00D is -40°C to +125°C.