Nexperia USA Inc. 74LVC86AD,118

Overview

74LVC86AD,118 from Nexperia is a quad 2-input EXCLUSIVE-OR gate in SO14 (SOT108-1) package, operating from 1.2 V to 3.6 V supply, with overvoltage-tolerant inputs up to 5.5 V and Schmitt-trigger inputs for noise immunity. It delivers propagation delay as low as 2.2 ns at 3.3 V and supports mixed-voltage interfacing between 3.3 V and 5 V logic domains in industrial control and embedded interface circuits.

For engineers reviewing the 74LVC86AD,118 datasheet, 74LVC86AD,118 pinout, 74LVC86AD,118 application, or 74LVC86AD,118 equivalent, this device is selected for level translation, parity generation, and digital signal conditioning where input rise/fall time tolerance, low static current (<10 μA), and wide temperature operation (–40 °C to +125 °C) are required.

Technical Context

This IC implements four independent XOR gates with identical truth table behavior: output HIGH only when inputs differ. Each gate features Schmitt-trigger inputs enabling robust operation with slow-rising signals and reducing susceptibility to noise-induced switching.

It complies with JEDEC standards JESD8-7A (1.65–1.95 V), JESD8-5A (2.3–2.7 V), and JESD8-C/JESD36 (2.7–3.6 V), and supports bidirectional voltage translation without external components due to 5.5 V-tolerant inputs while powered from as low as 1.2 V.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

74LVC86AD,118 uses the SO14 plastic small outline package (SOT108-1), 14-lead, body width 3.9 mm, with standard 1.27 mm lead pitch and gull-wing leads.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with SN74LVC86APWR, 74LVC86AD,118 offers better thermal performance in convection-cooled industrial layouts; compared with 74AUP2G86DC, it provides essential Schmitt-trigger noise rejection for real-world mechanical inputs, at the cost of 0.4 ns higher typical delay.

Availability

74LVC86AD,118 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial sensor interfaces, microcontroller I/O expansion, and legacy system level translation requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and mixed-voltage environments.

Supply support for 74LVC86AD,118 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 MOSFET solutions optimized for efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability in high-volume applications.

The 74LVC86A belongs to Nexperia's LVC (Low-Voltage CMOS) logic family, designed specifically for robust, low-power, mixed-voltage digital interfacing in industrial, computing, and communications equipment.

FAQ

Can 74LVC86AD,118 operate with a 1.2 V supply and still accept 5 V inputs?

Yes. The device is explicitly rated for overvoltage-tolerant inputs up to 5.5 V across its full 1.2 V–3.6 V supply range. This is achieved via internal input clamping structures that shunt excess voltage to VCC or GND without damage or functional disruption, enabling true level translation without external components.

What is the significance of Schmitt-trigger inputs in this XOR gate?

Schmitt-trigger inputs provide hysteresis (~0.3 V at 3.3 V), meaning the threshold for detecting a rising edge (VIH) is higher than for a falling edge (VIL). This prevents multiple transitions on slow or noisy signals-such as those from mechanical switches or long PCB traces-and ensures clean, single-shot logic responses critical in encoder or reset-signal conditioning.

How does the SO14 package (SOT108-1) compare thermally to TSSOP14 and DHVQFN14 variants?

The SO14 package has a junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (θJA) of 105 K/W, lower than TSSOP14 (137 K/W) and comparable to DHVQFN14 (100 K/W). Its larger copper leadframe and exposed pad option (not used in standard SO14) provide superior heat spreading in natural-convection environments common in industrial control cabinets.

Is 74LVC86AD,118 suitable for automotive applications?

No. While qualified from –40 °C to +125 °C, this part is not AEC-Q100 qualified and lacks automotive-specific stress testing, failure mode analysis, or PPAP documentation. Nexperia explicitly states non-automotive qualification in its legal disclaimers; use only in industrial, computing, or consumer systems unless formally validated by the end-customer.