| Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Series | 74AHCT |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 1 (Unlimited) |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
| Package / Case | 14-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) |
| Mfr | Texas Instruments |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Number of Circuits | 4 |
| Supplier Device Package | 14-TSSOP |
| Number of Inputs | 2 |
| Voltage - Supply | 4.5V ~ 5.5V |
| Current - Quiescent (Max) | 2 µA |
| Current - Output High, Low | 8mA, 8mA |
| Logic Type | XOR (Exclusive OR) |
| Max Propagation Delay @ V, Max CL | 8.8ns @ 5V, 50pF |
| Features | - |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Product Status | Active |
| Base Product Number | 74AHCT86 |
| REACH Status | REACH Unaffected |
| Standard Package | 2,000 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTSUS | 8542.39.0001 |
| Input Logic Level - Low | 0.8V |
| Input Logic Level - High | 2V |
SN74AHCT86PWR Quad 2-Input XOR Gate IC 14-TSSOP
The SN74AHCT86PWR from Texas Instruments is a high-speed, quad 2-input Exclusive-OR (XOR) gate fabricated using advanced high-speed CMOS technology to deliver low power dissipation alongside rapid propagation speeds. This integrated circuit incorporates four independent XOR logic channels within a compact 14-pin TSSOP package supplied on tape and reel. The AHCT family features TTL-compatible input thresholds, allowing the SN74AHCT86PWR to serve as an effective unidirectional level translator for interfacing 3.3V logic outputs up to a 5V system supply without requiring external level-shifting components. Combining robust electrostatic discharge protection, balanced output drive, and dependable thermal stability across industrial temperature ranges, this device represents an industry-standard solution for high-density circuit boards requiring flexible logic synthesis and signal gating.
The SN74AHCT86PWR is widely deployed across telecommunication infrastructure, industrial automation equipment, computing hardware, and consumer electronics where rapid logic processing and level shifting are essential. Its core XOR logic function makes it an essential building block for parity generator and checker circuits, phase detectors in phase-locked loop (PLL) systems, hardware magnitude comparators, and arithmetic logic units (ALUs) for bit inversion and adder/subtractor operations. Circuit designers frequently utilize this device in mixed-voltage system architectures to safely bridge 3.3V microcontrollers, FPGAs, or DSPs to 5V legacy buses and peripheral control lines. Furthermore, it finds extensive use in clock phase alignment, frequency doubling circuits, automotive infotainment systems, and network router backplanes as a cost-effective, high-performance logic component.
Alternative Logic Gate ICs
1. Nexperia 74AHCT86PW: A pin-for-pin compatible quad 2-input XOR gate in TSSOP-14, optimized for low dynamic power consumption and robust TTL-to-CMOS level translation in high-density electronics.
2. Toshiba TC74ACT86FT: An advanced high-speed CMOS XOR gate featuring ultra-fast propagation performance and TTL-input compatibility tailored for high-frequency signal processing boards.
3. ON Semiconductor MC74VHCT86ADTR2G: A drop-in logic replacement engineered with enhanced latch-up protection and overvoltage-tolerant inputs for demanding mixed-voltage systems.
4. Renesas 74AHCT86PGG: A high-reliability quad XOR IC delivering precise channel timing match and seamless electrical interchangeability for networking and industrial equipment.