CD74HC85MT Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

Texas Instruments CD74HC85MT is a 4-bit cascadable magnitude comparator producing A>B, A=B, and A<B outputs in a 16-pin SOIC package. From $0.40, in stock, worldwide shipping.

OBSOLETEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
Package / Visual Reference
CD74HC85MTSmall Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
16
Lifecycle
OBSOLETE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.4463(MOQ 10)
Temp Range
-55.0°C to 125.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

Key Features

  • 4-bit parallel magnitude comparison with cascadable expansion inputs allows chaining multiple devices to compare 8-bit, 12-bit, or wider words without extra logic gates
  • Three simultaneous comparison outputs (A>B, A=B, A<B) eliminate external decoding logic in sorting, priority, and range-detection circuits
  • HC CMOS family operates from 2 V to 6 V supply with 50 pF load drive capability, compatible with both 3.3 V and 5 V digital systems

Applications

The CD74HC85MT is used in digital control systems, PLCs, and data acquisition hardware to compare addresses, set-points, or counter values against a reference without consuming microcontroller cycles. Its cascadable expansion inputs allow designers to build 8-bit or 16-bit comparators by daisy-chaining two or four devices, covering address decoding and alarm threshold detection in industrial controllers. The SOIC-16 package integrates cleanly alongside standard CMOS logic families on mixed-voltage boards.

Specifications

YTEOL0
Additional FeatureCASCADABLE, THREE POSSIBLE OUTPUTS ARE A B
FamilyHC
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G16
JESD-609 Codee4
Load Capacitance (CL)50pF
Logic IC TypeMAGNITUDE COMPARATOR
Max I(ol)0.0052A
Number of Bits4
Number of Functions1
Output PolarityTRUE
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSOP16,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE
Packing MethodTR
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Power Supply Current-Max (ICC)0.08mA
Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup42ns
Propagation Delay (tpd)295ns
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)6V
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)2V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)5V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeMILITARY
Terminal FinishNickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch1.27mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)NOT SPECIFIED
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.01
Country of OriginMexico

Datasheet

CD74HC85MT Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for CD74HC85MT:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can CD74HC85MT devices be cascaded to compare values wider than 4 bits?

Two CD74HC85MT devices can compare 8-bit words by connecting the A>B, A=B, and A<B outputs of the lower-order stage to the cascade input pins (IA>B, IA=B, IA<B) of the higher-order stage, propagating the comparison result upward with correct priority, enabling 8-bit, 12-bit, or 16-bit comparisons using 2 to 4 devices.

What supply voltage range and output drive does the CD74HC85MT support?

The CD74HC85MT operates from 2 V to 6 V supply voltage, with a maximum output sink current of 5.2 mA and a 50 pF rated load capacitance, making it compatible with both 3.3 V and 5 V CMOS logic systems without level translators.

What are the three comparison outputs of the CD74HC85MT and how are they used in threshold detection?

The device simultaneously drives three outputs: A greater than B (A>B), A equal to B (A=B), and A less than B (A<B), each valid while inputs are stable, allowing a PLC counter stage to immediately determine whether a measured value is above, at, or below a 4-bit set-point without additional decoder logic.

When is the CD74HC85MT preferred over a software comparison in an 8-bit microcontroller system?

Hardware comparison with CD74HC85MT executes in a single propagation delay of approximately 13 ns at 5 V, whereas a software comparison in an 8-bit MCU running at 8 MHz takes at least 2 to 4 instruction cycles (250 to 500 ns), so the hardware comparator is preferred in time-critical interrupt-driven or glitch-detection applications where deterministic sub-microsecond response is required.

Is the CD74HC85MT compatible with 74LS85 or 74HCT85 in existing board designs?

The CD74HC85MT is pin-compatible with the 74LS85 and 74HCT85 in a 16-pin SOIC footprint, and its HC CMOS inputs (VIH ≥ 3.5 V at 5 V) accept TTL-level outputs from 74LS logic directly, making it a drop-in upgrade that reduces supply current from typically 24 mA (LS) to under 1 µA quiescent (HC).

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About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (TI) is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. TI designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing chips used in industrial, automotive, consumer, communications, and enterprise systems.

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