74HC86N

The 74HC86N is a digital integrated circuit that implements the XOR (Exclusive OR) gate function. It is part of the 74HC (High-Speed CMOS) family of digital logic ICs manufactured by NXP Semiconductors (previously Philips Semiconductors). The 74HC86N has 4 input pins and a single output pin, and is capable of performing the XOR operation on two binary inputs.

The XOR gate is a type of digital logic gate that outputs a high (logic "1") value if exactly one of its inputs is high, and outputs a low (logic "0") value otherwise. XOR gates are commonly used in digital circuits for a variety of applications, such as for detecting changes in input signals, for parity checking, or for generating exclusive-OR (XOR) checksums.

The 74HC86N is specified to operate from a supply voltage range of 2V to 6V, making it suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including low-power and portable electronics. Additionally, its fast switching speeds and low power consumption make it a popular choice for use in high-speed digital circuits.