SN74LS86ANS Texas Instruments In Stock
SN74LS86ANS is a quad 2-input XOR (exclusive-OR) gate IC by Texas Instruments in the LS TTL logic family. Key specs: 4 independent XOR gates, 2-input per gate, standard TTL voltage levels with 8 mA output sink current. From competitive pricing, in stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- —
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- N/A
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Quad 2-input XOR gate in LS TTL logic family for fast exclusive-OR logic operations
- Four independent gate sections enabling compact combinational logic and parity generation designs
- Standard TTL-compatible input/output levels with reliable operating voltage for broad system compatibility
Applications
The SN74LS86ANS is widely used in digital arithmetic circuits, parity generators, and comparators within microprocessor and embedded systems requiring XOR logic operations. It suits error detection and correction circuits, code conversion, and simple encryption logic in industrial control, communications, and consumer electronics. The device is also popular in educational and prototyping environments for demonstrating fundamental exclusive-OR logic functions.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What logic function does the SN74LS86ANS implement?
The SN74LS86ANS implements quad 2-input exclusive-OR (XOR) logic, with four independent gates each producing a high output when the two inputs differ, commonly used in parity generation and arithmetic circuits.
What logic family does the SN74LS86ANS belong to?
It belongs to the 74LS (Low-power Schottky TTL) logic family, offering a balance of speed and power consumption with TTL-compatible input and output voltage levels suitable for interfacing with standard TTL and CMOS devices.
What are typical applications for the SN74LS86ANS?
Typical applications include parity bit generators, binary adders, comparators, code converters, and data encryption circuits in digital systems, as well as oscillator and phase-detection circuits where XOR logic is fundamental.
What are alternatives to the SN74LS86ANS?
Compatible alternatives include the SN74HC86 (CMOS, lower power), SN74HCT86 (CMOS with TTL-compatible inputs), and SN74ACT86 (faster ACT family), all implementing the same quad 2-input XOR function in similar packages.
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