{"product_id":"74hc86-quad-2-input-exclusive-or-xor-gate-ic-14-pin-dip-package-1","title":"74HC86 (Quad 2-Input Exclusive-OR \/ XOR Gate IC - 14-Pin DIP Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen your electronic project requires a strict conditional check where an action triggers if and only if two inputs are completely different, standard logic blocks like OR gates won't suffice. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"197\"\u003e74HC86\u003c\/b\u003e is the industry-standard silicon solution. This classic 14-pin integrated circuit houses four completely independent 2-input Exclusive-OR (XOR) gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eBuilt on Nexperia\/Toshiba standard \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eHigh-Speed CMOS (HC)\u003c\/b\u003e architecture, the 74HC86 delivers the blazing nanosecond switching propagation speeds of traditional TTL circuits while drawing practically zero quiescent current when idling. This makes it highly sought after for dense prototyping on always-on, battery-backed automation nodes. Operating seamlessly across a wide 2.0V to 6.0V range, it serves as a bulletproof digital logic interface capable of directly bridging 3.3V IoT platforms like the ESP32 with traditional 5V hardware controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFour Independent Gates:\u003c\/b\u003e Packs four separate 2-input XOR blocks into a compact 14-pin layout, offering enough internal hardware paths to construct a functional 2-bit binary adder on a single chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDynamic Controlled Inversion:\u003c\/b\u003e By wiring one input pin permanently HIGH, the gate converts into a classic NOT inverter for the opposite pin. If tied permanently LOW, the input passes through unchanged. This allows you to toggle signal states dynamically using a single GPIO line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Speed CMOS Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e Propagates data signals across gates in a lightning-fast 11 ns (typical at 5V), handling high-speed data streams or high-frequency clock distributions smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRugged Input Clamping Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Integrated input clamp diodes safeguard the internal CMOS circuitry against static discharge and minor voltage overshoots, improving longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreadboard Native (14-DIP):\u003c\/b\u003e Standard 0.1-inch (2.54mm) pin pitch fits effortlessly into standard solderless breadboards, perfboards, and low-profile 14-pin IC sockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArithmetic Logic Units (ALUs):\u003c\/b\u003e The fundamental silicon component required for engineering hardware-level full-adders and subtractors in homebrew 8-bit computer designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eParity Generation \u0026amp; Error Checking:\u003c\/b\u003e Extensively utilized in serial communication hardware setups to evaluate data byte consistency and inject or verify parity bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePhase Comparators \u0026amp; Wave Matching:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for processing analog square waves to detect fractional alignment offsets or phase shifts between dual-rail reference signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardware Signal Encryption:\u003c\/b\u003e Serves as the elementary building block for physical bitwise data scrambling arrays and encryption key hardware masks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLogic Family:\u003c\/b\u003e 74HC (High-Speed CMOS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLogic Function:\u003c\/b\u003e XOR Gate (Exclusive-OR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNumber of Gates:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 (Quad)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNumber of Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 per gate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Supply Voltage (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"V_{CC}\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003e$V_{CC}$\u003c\/span\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e 2.0V to 6.0V DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Output Current:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\pm\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e$\\pm$\u003c\/span\u003e5.2 mA (Sufficient for logic signaling and driving indicator LEDs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePropagation Delay:\u003c\/b\u003e ~11 ns (Typical at 5V)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm width)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42866170462279,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/51H1T1voqcL._SL1114.jpg?v=1781094572","url":"https:\/\/www.ktechnics.com\/products\/74hc86-quad-2-input-exclusive-or-xor-gate-ic-14-pin-dip-package-1","provider":"K-TECHNICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}