ELECTRICALResources / Electrical symbols / Logic gatesUpdated 29 Oct 2026

Buffer gate symbol

Also called Buffer, Driver

The output equals the input, with more drive.

Buffer gate symbol, ANSI / IEEE 315ANSI / IEEE
Buffer gate symbol, IEC 60617IEC 60617

What the buffer gate symbol means

The output equals the input, with more drive.

ANSI and IEC symbols

ANSI / IEEE 315

A triangle with no circle.

ANSI SVG
IEC 60617

Buffer element. A rectangle marked 1.

IEC SVG

Where you see it

Digital electronics, PLC function block diagrams, interlock and safety logic, and cause and effect logic.

Frequently asked questions

What does the buffer gate symbol look like?

On ANSI drawings: A triangle with no circle. In IEC 60617: A rectangle marked 1.

Is the buffer gate symbol the same in IEC and ANSI?

No. A rectangle marked 1.

Where is a buffer gate used?

Digital electronics, PLC function block diagrams, interlock and safety logic, and cause and effect logic.

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