74HC85 DIP IC 4 Bit Magnitude Comparator (74HC85 IC)

The 74HC85 is a 4 bit magnitude comparator integrated circuit designed to compare two 4 bit binary numbers in digital electronic systems. It determines whether one binary value is greater than equal to or less than the other value and provides corresponding output signals.

This IC belongs to the high speed CMOS logic family and provides reliable comparison performance with low power consumption. It is commonly used in digital processing systems arithmetic logic units and data comparison circuits. The DIP package allows easy integration into breadboard prototypes and PCB based circuit designs.

Key Features

• 4 bit binary magnitude comparator
• Compares two binary numbers simultaneously
• Provides greater than equal to and less than outputs
• High speed CMOS logic family
• Low power consumption with reliable switching
• Suitable for digital comparison and control circuits
• DIP package suitable for prototyping and PCB mounting

Specifications

• IC Model = 74HC85
• Logic Type = 4 bit magnitude comparator
• Input Bits = 4 bit per input
• Comparison Outputs = Greater than equal to less than
• Logic Family = HC CMOS
• Package Type = DIP
• Pin Count = 16
• Operating Voltage = 2V to 6V

Interfaces

• A0 = Input bit 0 number A
• A1 = Input bit 1 number A
• A2 = Input bit 2 number A
• A3 = Input bit 3 number A
• B0 = Input bit 0 number B
• B1 = Input bit 1 number B
• B2 = Input bit 2 number B
• B3 = Input bit 3 number B
• A>B = Output A greater than B
• A=B = Output A equal to B
• A<B = Output A less than B
• IAGB = Cascade input A greater than B
• IAEB = Cascade input A equal to B
• IALB = Cascade input A less than B
• VCC = Power supply
• GND = Ground