The 7486 is a TTL logic IC that integrates four independent 2-input exclusive-OR (XOR) gates in a single package.
It performs logical comparison functions where the output is high when inputs differ.
The device operates from a single 5 V supply and is compatible with standard TTL logic levels.
It provides reliable switching characteristics suitable for basic digital systems.
Typical applications include parity checking, binary addition, signal comparison, and data encoding circuits.