SN7486N3 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
The SN7486N3 is a quad 2-input XOR gate IC from Texas Instruments in the standard TTL logic family, containing four independent exclusive-OR gates on a single chip operating from a 5V supply. It is housed in a 14-pin 0.300-inch plastic DIP package for reliable through-hole PCB assembly and breadboard prototyping. Available in stock worldwide with fast global shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- SN7486N3 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- ?°C to 70.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Four independent 2-input XOR gates on a single chip enabling compact multi-bit parity or comparison logic
- Standard TTL/H/L family ensuring direct compatibility with 7400-series logic ecosystems and 5V systems
- 14-pin 0.300-inch plastic DIP package ideal for breadboard prototyping, education, and legacy through-hole designs
- Simple 2-input per gate architecture enabling flexible logic combinations for arithmetic, error detection, and encryption circuits
Applications
The SN7486N3 is widely used in digital arithmetic circuits such as binary adders and ALUs, where XOR gates form the core of sum generation in full-adder stages. It is also a fundamental building block for parity generators and checkers in data communication and error detection systems, as well as in hardware encryption primitives and pseudo-random sequence generators. Its standard TTL compatibility and DIP packaging make it a staple in educational electronics laboratories and prototype digital logic circuits.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | No |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Family | TTL/H/L |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T14 |
| Logic IC Type | XOR GATE |
| Number of Functions | 4 |
| Number of Inputs | 2 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP14,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 30ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Schmitt Trigger | NO |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.25V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 4.75V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | TTL |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What logic function does the SN7486N3 implement?
The SN7486N3 implements four independent 2-input XOR (exclusive-OR) gates. Each gate output is HIGH only when its two inputs differ in logic level. This fundamental logic function is essential for binary arithmetic, parity checking, error detection, and data comparison circuits.
What logic family does the SN7486N3 belong to and what supply voltage does it use?
The SN7486N3 belongs to the TTL/H/L logic family and operates from a standard 5V supply voltage. It is fully compatible with the 7400-series TTL ecosystem, allowing direct interfacing with other standard TTL and LSTTL logic devices without additional voltage level translation.
What package does the SN7486N3 use?
The SN7486N3 is housed in a 14-pin plastic DIP (Dual In-Line Package) with 0.300-inch row spacing, identified by JESD-30 code R-PDIP-T14. This through-hole package is ideal for breadboard prototyping, educational lab experiments, and replacement of existing DIP-format XOR gate ICs in legacy and industrial designs.
How many gates and inputs does the SN7486N3 have?
The SN7486N3 contains four independent XOR gates, each with two inputs. All four gates share a common 5V supply and ground, but operate independently, allowing designers to use any combination of the four gates for different signal paths within a single 14-pin IC package.
What are common applications for the SN7486N3?
Common applications include 1-bit and multi-bit full adder sum stages, parity bit generators and checkers for data integrity in serial and parallel communication, binary-to-Gray code converters, hardware XOR-based encryption primitives, and toggle flip-flop implementations. It is also widely used in digital electronics courses for teaching combinational logic design.
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