Step 1: Understanding the equation.
The given equation is \( C = \overline{A \cdot B} \), which is the negation of the AND operation between \( A \) and \( B \).
Step 2: Identify the corresponding logic gate.
The logic gate that performs the negation of the AND operation is the NAND gate. The NAND gate outputs 1 when at least one of its inputs is 0, and it outputs 0 only when both inputs are 1.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the logic gate corresponding to \( C = \overline{A \cdot B} \) is the NAND gate, which corresponds to option (D).