Product Overview

The CD74HCT85M96 is a high-speed CMOS Logic 4-Bit Magnitude Comparator designed and manufactured by Texas Instruments, a leader in semiconductor solutions. This integrated circuit is engineered to compare two 4-bit binary, BCD, or other monotonic codes and present the results of those comparisons on the output pins. It is widely used in applications that require digital comparisons such as in computing systems, data processing, and instrumentation.

Key Features

• Logic Type: 4-Bit Magnitude Comparator
• Supply Voltage Range: 4.5V to 5.5V, making it compatible with TTL power environments.
• Operating Temperature: -55°C to 125°C, ensuring reliability in a wide range of environments.
• High-Speed Performance: Typical propagation delay times of 18ns, facilitating rapid data comparison and processing.
• Low Power Consumption: Features a balanced propagation delay and transition times, which provides significant power savings.
• Packaging: Available in a 16-pin SOIC package, providing a compact footprint for space-constrained applications.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets environmental standards regarding the restriction of hazardous substances.

Functional Description

The CD74HCT85M96 compares two sets of four binary digits (A and B) and determines whether A > B, A B, A=B, and A<B) which can be connected to provide a variety of logic functions including the basic inequality functions and any logical combination of the three. The cascading capability allows for the comparison of words larger than four bits in length by connecting several CD74HCT85M96 chips in series.

Applications

As a versatile logic component, the CD74HCT85M96 is suitable for a myriad of applications, including:

• Computer systems for arithmetic logic units (ALUs)
• Digital data processing units
• Instrumentation and control systems
• Comparator circuits within digital electronics
• Address decoding and data routing applications

With its robust design, the CD74HCT85M96 is an essential component for any digital system that requires reliable and efficient magnitude comparison.