The SN74HC86N is a quad 2-input exclusive-OR (XOR) gate IC.

### Key Features:

- **Logic Type**: Quad 2-input XOR gate

- **Technology**: High-speed CMOS

- **Package**: 14-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package)

- **Voltage Range**: 2V to 6V

- **Output Drive**: High current output drive

### Pin Configuration:

- **Power**: Vcc (pin 14), GND (pin 7)

- **Inputs/Outputs**: Four XOR gates, each with 2 inputs and 1 output:

- Gate 1: A (pin 1), B (pin 2), Y (pin 3)

- Gate 2: A (pin 4), B (pin 5), Y (pin 6)

- Gate 3: A (pin 9), B (pin 10), Y (pin 8)

- Gate 4: A (pin 12), B (pin 13), Y (pin 11)

### Applications:

- **Digital Logic Circuits**: Performing XOR operations

- **Arithmetic Circuits**: Used in adders and parity checkers

- **Signal Processing**: Data manipulation and comparison

The SN74HC86N is commonly used in digital electronics for its versatility and reliable performance in logic operations.