SN74AHC86NE4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
The SN74AHC86NE4 is a quad 2-input XOR gate IC from Texas Instruments in the AHC CMOS logic family, housed in a 14-pin PDIP package. It operates at 2 V to 5.5 V supply and delivers up to 8 mA output drive with 50 pF load capacitance. Used in parity checking, data comparison, and arithmetic logic circuits in industrial and consumer designs.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- SN74AHC86NE4 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 4 independent XOR gate elements each with 2 inputs, supporting simultaneous multi-channel logic operations in a single 14-pin PDIP package
- AHC CMOS technology enables operation from 2 V to 5.5 V supply voltage, compatible with both 3.3 V and 5 V logic systems
- Output sink/source current of 8 mA with 50 pF load capacitance for direct LED drive or interfacing with moderate capacitive loads
Applications
The SN74AHC86NE4 is widely used in parity generation and error-detection circuits, data comparison logic, and binary adder implementations in digital systems. Its quad 2-input XOR configuration suits arithmetic logic units, PRBS generators, and digital communication decoders operating from 3.3 V or 5 V rails. Engineers also deploy it in signal conditioning and modulation circuits where XOR-based bitwise operations on multiple data lines are required simultaneously.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Family | AHC/VHC/H/U/V |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | 50pF |
| Logic IC Type | XOR GATE |
| Max I(ol) | 0.008A |
| 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 |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | 50mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | 10ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | 16.5ns |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Schmitt Trigger | NO |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 2V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| 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 SN74AHC86NE4:
Frequently Asked Questions
What supply voltage range does the SN74AHC86NE4 support, and how does it compare to standard HCT logic?
The SN74AHC86NE4 operates from 2 V to 5.5 V supply voltage, whereas standard HCT logic is optimized for 5 V TTL-compatible inputs. The AHC family's wider 2 V to 5.5 V range makes it directly compatible with 3.3 V and 5 V mixed-supply designs without level-shifting, giving it an advantage in modern low-power digital systems.
How can the SN74AHC86NE4 be used in a parity checker for an 8-bit data bus?
Two SN74AHC86NE4 ICs together provide 8 XOR gate inputs, making them ideal for constructing an 8-bit even or odd parity checker. By cascading the 4 XOR gates per device across 8 data lines, the circuit generates a single parity bit flag with propagation delays typically under 7 ns at 5 V, ensuring fast parity verification in serial communication interfaces.
When would a designer choose the SN74AHC86NE4 over a programmable logic device for XOR-based logic?
For fixed XOR functions across 2 to 8 inputs, the SN74AHC86NE4 offers a simpler and lower-cost solution than a PLD, as it requires no programming and fits directly into a 14-pin PDIP socket. Its 8 mA output drive and 50 pF capacitive load handling are sufficient for most combinational logic functions in prototyping boards or low-volume production without the overhead of FPGA toolchains.
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