Nexperia USA Inc. 74AHC86PW-Q100J

Overview

74AHC86PW-Q100 from Nexperia is an automotive-qualified quad 2-input XOR gate in TSSOP14 package, operating from 2.0 V to 5.5 V supply, with CMOS-level inputs, -40 °C to +125 °C temperature range, and overvoltage-tolerant inputs up to 5.5 V. It serves as a logic-level translator in mixed-voltage automotive subsystems such as body control modules and infotainment interface bridges.

For engineers reviewing the 74AHC86PW-Q100 datasheet, 74AHC86PW-Q100 pinout, 74AHC86PW-Q100 application, or 74AHC86PW-Q100 equivalent, key selection criteria include propagation delay (≤8.5 ns at VCC = 5.5 V, CL = 50 pF), AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification, input tolerance in voltage-translating configurations, and TSSOP14 thermal performance under continuous automotive ambient conditions.

Technical Context

This device implements four independent 2-input exclusive-OR logic functions with Schmitt-trigger inputs for noise immunity and balanced propagation delays across all gates. Each gate exhibits identical AC and DC characteristics, enabling predictable timing behavior in synchronous logic paths.

The 74AHC86PW-Q100 uses standard CMOS input thresholds (VIH ≥ 3.85 V, VIL ≤ 1.65 V at VCC = 5.5 V) and delivers rail-to-rail output swing with VOH ≥ 3.70 V and VOL ≤ 0.55 V under 8 mA load, supporting direct interfacing with downstream 5 V TTL or 3.3 V CMOS receivers.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

TSSOP14 package (SOT402-1), 14-lead plastic thin shrink small outline, 4.4 mm body width, 0.65 mm lead pitch, designed for high-density automotive PCB layouts with AOI-compatible solder joints.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar XOR gate applications.

Compared with 74AHC86PW-Q100, the 74AHCT86PW-Q100 trades overvoltage tolerance for TTL input compatibility, while the SN74LVC2G86DPWR reduces size and power but forfeits AEC-Q100 compliance - making the original part uniquely fit for safety-aware, mixed-voltage automotive logic bridging.

Availability

74AHC86PW-Q100 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body electronics, powertrain diagnostics, and infotainment interface design requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for 74AHC86PW-Q100 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Nexperia is a global semiconductor expert delivering high-performance logic, analog, and discrete components optimized for automotive, industrial, and mobile applications with emphasis on reliability and energy efficiency.

The 74AHC86-Q100 belongs to Nexperia's automotive-qualified logic family, engineered specifically for robust operation in harsh automotive environments where voltage transients, thermal cycling, and long-term reliability are mission-critical.

FAQ

Is 74AHC86PW-Q100 pin-compatible with standard 74-series XOR gates?

Yes - it follows the industry-standard 14-pin TSSOP layout (SOT402-1) with identical pin numbering and function mapping as 74AHC86D-Q100 (SO14) and 74AHC86BQ-Q100 (DHVQFN14), enabling drop-in replacement across packages without PCB redesign.

Can 74AHC86PW-Q100 operate reliably at 2.0 V supply?

Yes - it is fully specified down to 2.0 V supply, with VIH = 1.5 V (min) and VOL = 0.55 V (max) at 4 mA load, ensuring functional correctness and noise margin in ultra-low-power automotive subsystems such as keyless entry receivers.

What is the maximum output current per pin?

The absolute maximum output current is ±25 mA per pin, but the recommended operating condition limits steady-state IO to ±8.0 mA to maintain VOH ≥ 3.70 V and VOL ≤ 0.55 V at VCC = 4.5 V - sufficient for driving multiple 74-series inputs or LED indicators with series resistors.

Does this device require external pull-up or pull-down resistors on unused inputs?

No - all inputs feature internal Schmitt-trigger circuitry with defined thresholds; however, for best noise immunity and power minimization, unused inputs should be tied to VCC or GND rather than left floating, as floating nodes increase ICC and susceptibility to EMI.