Nexperia USA Inc. 74LVC86APW,118

Overview

74LVC86APW,118 from Nexperia is a quad 2-input XOR gate in TSSOP14 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 enables level translation between 3.3 V and 5 V logic domains and delivers propagation delay as low as 2.2 ns (typ) at 3.3 V in industrial and automotive-qualified temperature range (–40 °C to +125 °C). Used in digital signal routing, parity generation, and bus arbitration circuits.

For engineers reviewing the 74LVC86APW,118 datasheet, 74LVC86APW,118 pinout, 74LVC86APW,118 application, or 74LVC86APW,118 equivalent, key selection criteria include input voltage tolerance (5.5 V), wide VCC range (1.2–3.6 V), guaranteed operation up to +125 °C, Schmitt-trigger input hysteresis, and TSSOP14 thermal performance for space-constrained PCB layouts.

Technical Context

This device implements four independent 2-input exclusive-OR logic functions with CMOS technology, supporting mixed-voltage system interfacing via 5.5 V tolerant inputs while powered from as low as 1.2 V. Each gate features Schmitt-trigger inputs with hysteresis, enabling robust operation with slow-rising or noisy signals.

Propagation delay is specified across full VCC (1.2–3.6 V) and temperature (–40 °C to +125 °C) ranges, with output skew ≤1.5 ns between gates under identical switching conditions. Static current consumption remains below 40 μA at VCC = 3.6 V and ambient extremes.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

TSSOP14 plastic thin shrink small outline package (SOT402-1); 14 leads; body width 4.4 mm; 0.65 mm lead pitch; exposed pad optional (non-soldered or GND-connected per design).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with SN74LVC86APWR, the 74LVC86APW,118 offers lower minimum VCC (1.2 V vs 1.65 V) for energy harvesting designs, while 74AUP2G86DC,125 trades speed for nanoamp quiescent current - making the 74LVC86APW,118 optimal for mixed-voltage, thermally constrained, high-speed digital glue logic.

Availability

74LVC86APW,118 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor control, automotive body electronics, medical diagnostic equipment, and telecom infrastructure requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for 74LVC86APW,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 focused on high-volume, high-reliability logic, analog, and MOSFET components, with leadership in automotive-qualified discrete and logic devices.

The 74LVC86A belongs to Nexperia's LVC (Low-Voltage CMOS) logic family, designed specifically for mixed-voltage system interfacing, low-power portable electronics, and industrial applications demanding robustness across –40 °C to +125 °C.

FAQ

Can 74LVC86APW,118 operate with VCC = 1.2 V while accepting 3.3 V inputs?

Yes. The device supports VCC as low as 1.2 V and tolerates input voltages up to 5.5 V regardless of VCC level. At VCC = 1.2 V, VIH is 1.08 V (min), so a 3.3 V input exceeds this threshold and is recognized as HIGH - enabling true level translation without external circuitry.

Does the TSSOP14 package require soldering the exposed thermal pad?

No. The SOT402-1 package does not include an exposed thermal pad; that feature applies only to the DHVQFN14 (SOT762-1) variant. The TSSOP14 has standard gull-wing leads - no thermal pad handling or grounding is required.

What is the maximum output current per pin when driving capacitive loads?

The absolute maximum output current is ±50 mA per pin (per Table 4), but recommended operating conditions limit IO to ±24 mA for VOH/VOL compliance. Driving >50 pF loads at >10 MHz requires careful PCB layout and local decoupling to maintain signal integrity and avoid ground bounce.

How does Schmitt-trigger action improve noise immunity in this XOR gate?

Schmitt-trigger inputs provide hysteresis (~0.3 V typical), meaning the rising-edge threshold (VIH) is higher than the falling-edge threshold (VIL). This prevents multiple toggles when input signals cross the logic threshold slowly or with noise, ensuring one clean transition per input edge - critical for reliable switch debouncing and sensor interfacing.