SN74AC86NE4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
The SN74AC86NE4 is a quad 2-input XOR gate IC from Texas Instruments in the AC logic family, featuring four independent exclusive-OR gates in a 14-pin DIP package with 50pF load capacitance and 12mA sink current. Offers fast AC-series switching speeds with RoHS-compliant lead-free construction. Available from stock worldwide at competitive pricing.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- SN74AC86NE4 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Quad 2-input XOR gate with four fully independent channels enabling parallel combinational logic operations on one IC
- AC logic family provides high-speed switching performance with CMOS power levels for modern digital design
- 50pF load capacitance rating and 12mA output sink current support reliable driving of standard logic inputs
- 14-pin DIP package with RoHS lead-free compliance supports both prototyping and production PCB assembly
Applications
The SN74AC86NE4 is used in parity generation and checking circuits, binary comparators, and arithmetic logic units in digital system designs. Its XOR function is fundamental to error detection circuits, CRC generators, and controlled inverters used in data communication and storage applications. The device is also employed in phase detection circuits, multiplexers, and encryption logic where XOR operations are a core building block.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Family | AC |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50pF |
| Logic IC Type | XOR GATE |
| Max I(ol) | 0.012A |
| 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 |
| Packing Method | TUBE |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 12.5ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 12.5ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Schmitt Trigger | NO |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 2V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for SN74AC86NE4:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many XOR gates are in the SN74AC86NE4?
The SN74AC86NE4 contains four independent 2-input XOR gates, allowing multiple logic operations to be performed simultaneously using a single IC, saving board space and reducing component count.
What logic family does the SN74AC86NE4 belong to?
The SN74AC86NE4 belongs to the AC (Advanced CMOS) logic family, which offers fast switching speeds comparable to TTL while consuming significantly lower quiescent power, making it suitable for high-performance CMOS digital designs.
What is the output sink current of the SN74AC86NE4?
The SN74AC86NE4 has a maximum output low sink current (I_OL) of 12mA per output, which is sufficient to drive standard TTL and CMOS loads as well as small indicator LEDs in logic systems.
What package does the SN74AC86NE4 come in?
The SN74AC86NE4 is housed in a 14-pin DIP (Dual In-Line Package) through-hole package, which is ideal for prototyping on breadboards and for use in educational and hobbyist digital logic projects.
What are typical applications for the SN74AC86NE4 XOR gate?
Typical applications include parity bit generation and checking, binary addition (half-adder circuits), data encryption/decryption, CRC computation, controlled inverters, and phase comparison in digital communication and processing systems.
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