7486 Quad 2-Input XOR Gate IC (DIP)

Product Overview

The 7486 Quad 2-Input XOR Gate IC (DIP) is a TTL logic device containing four independent exclusive-OR gates in a 14-pin DIP package. Each gate produces a HIGH output when its two inputs differ, making the IC a core building block for parity, arithmetic, encoding, and control logic. It is designed for typical +5V TTL systems, offering fast switching and compatibility with standard 74xx logic families.

Key Features

• Four 2-input XOR gates in one IC (quad XOR)
• Standard TTL (74xx) logic family; typical +5V operation
• High-speed switching and reliable logic thresholds
• DIP-14 package suitable for breadboards and PCBs
• Easy interface with other TTL and compatible CMOS logic (with proper level translation)

Typical Specifications

• Logic family: TTL (74xx)
• Supply voltage: +5V typical
• Number of gates: 4 independent 2-input XORs
• Package: 14-pin Dual Inline Package (DIP-14)
• Operating temperature: follows standard 74xx commercial ranges (device-specific datasheet recommended)

Pinout (DIP-14)

Standard pin mapping for 7486 devices:

• Pin 1: A1
• Pin 2: B1
• Pin 3: Y1 (output of gate 1)
• Pin 4: A2
• Pin 5: B2
• Pin 6: Y2 (output of gate 2)
• Pin 7: GND
• Pin 8: Y3 (output of gate 3)
• Pin 9: B3
• Pin 10: A3
• Pin 11: Y4 (output of gate 4)
• Pin 12: B4
• Pin 13: A4
• Pin 14: VCC (+5V)

Applications

• Parity generation and parity checking circuits
• Binary adders and arithmetic logic units (as sum-generation elements)
• Digital comparators, control logic, and gating functions
• Signal encoding and decoding, error detection schemes
• Educational labs, training kits, and DIY digital electronics projects

Why Choose the 7486 XOR Gate IC

The 7486 is a reliable, easy-to-use TTL XOR solution for both learning and production environments. Its DIP-14 package makes it simple to test on breadboards and integrate into prototype PCBs. Because it is part of the 74xx family, it works well alongside other standard TTL logic devices, giving designers a predictable and well-documented building block for digital design.

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