The question is in reference to: http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/sn74ls00.pdf
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\$\begingroup\$ More definitions here: urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=nom%20nom%20nom \$\endgroup\$– markragesCommented Jul 28, 2012 at 22:18
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NOM = Nominal, that's the value you normally can expect, and what the device is designed to.
Note that nominal values are often not the best to calculate with. If you want to go worst case you'll have to calculate with Minimum or Maximum, depending on the parameter and the application.
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\$\begingroup\$ Can you imagine any calculation at all for which you would use the nominal value? \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jul 5, 2012 at 17:41
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3\$\begingroup\$ @Wouter - Me? Hardly, unless that's the only value given. Tables in datasheets may give you MIN, NOM and MAX, graphs are often only NOM. But I sometimes have a hard time to convince others. Interns often do it. Bad Habit™. \$\endgroup\$– stevenvhCommented Jul 5, 2012 at 17:52
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3\$\begingroup\$ OK, we agree. ABSOLUTE MAXIMA and NOMINAL values are almost useless. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jul 5, 2012 at 21:03