7486 SN74HC86N 74HC86 74LS86 XOR Gate IC Dual In Package DIP 14 Pin IC
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Overview
7486 / SN74HC86N / 74HC86 / 74LS86 XOR Gate IC
Build versatile digital logic circuits with the 7486 / 74HC86 / 74LS86 Quad 2-Input XOR Gate IC. This widely used 74-series logic component integrates four independent 2-input XOR gates into a compact 14-pin package.
An XOR gate produces a HIGH output when its two inputs have different logic states, making it particularly useful for binary comparison, parity circuits, arithmetic operations, and digital signal processing.
The DIP-14 package makes the IC convenient for breadboard prototyping, educational electronics, through-hole PCB assembly, and DIY digital logic projects. Depending on the exact variant, the device may belong to a CMOS or TTL logic family, so operating voltage and electrical characteristics should be checked against the corresponding datasheet.
Whether you're designing a logic circuit, experimenting with Boolean algebra, or building a digital electronics project, the 7486 XOR Gate IC is a useful component for implementing exclusive-OR logic.
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Technical Details
7486 / 74HC86 / 74LS86 Quad XOR Gate IC
The 7486 family is a digital logic IC containing four independent 2-input XOR gates. Each gate accepts two digital inputs and produces one digital output based on whether the input logic states are the same or different.
How an XOR Gate Works
An XOR gate produces a HIGH output when its two inputs are different:
| Input A | Input B | XOR Output |
|---|---|---|
| LOW | LOW | LOW |
| LOW | HIGH | HIGH |
| HIGH | LOW | HIGH |
| HIGH | HIGH | LOW |
This makes XOR logic particularly useful for detecting differences between two binary signals.
Four Independent XOR Gates
The IC integrates four separate XOR gates into one 14-pin package, allowing multiple logic operations to be implemented using a single component.
Common uses include:
- Binary comparison
- Parity generation
- Parity checking
- Half-adder circuits
- Digital arithmetic
- Signal comparison
- Logic control
- Frequency and pulse circuits
DIP-14 Package
The DIP-14 through-hole package is convenient for breadboard experiments, educational projects, prototype circuits, and soldered PCB assemblies.
7486, 74HC86 and 74LS86 Variants
The 7486 family includes different logic technologies. 74HC86 devices use CMOS logic, while 74LS86 devices use Low-Power Schottky TTL logic. The SN74HC86N is a specific 74HC86-series device in a through-hole package.
Although these variants perform the same fundamental XOR logic function, their operating voltage ranges, input thresholds, propagation characteristics, current capabilities, and other electrical specifications can differ.
Always verify the exact part number and datasheet before combining the IC with other logic families.
Applications
The XOR gate IC can be used for:
- Digital logic circuits
- Binary comparators
- Parity generators
- Parity checkers
- Half adders
- Arithmetic circuits
- Signal comparison
- Boolean logic experiments
- Arduino projects
- Microcontroller interfaces
- Educational electronics
- Breadboard prototyping
Note: Pin configuration and electrical specifications should be verified against the datasheet for the exact IC variant being used.
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