PRODUCT NAME
74HC85 4-BIT MAGNITUDE COMPARATOR IC

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The 74HC85 is a high-speed CMOS 4-bit magnitude comparator integrated circuit used to compare two 4-bit binary numbers. It provides outputs indicating whether one number is greater than, less than, or equal to the other. This IC is widely used in digital systems, arithmetic logic units, counters, and educational electronics projects, and can be cascaded to compare larger bit-width numbers.

KEY FEATURES

• 4-bit magnitude comparator

• High-speed CMOS (74HC series)

• Compares two 4-bit binary inputs

• Outputs: A>B, A<B, A=B

• Cascadable for higher-bit comparisons

• Wide operating voltage range (2V–6V)

• DIP package for easy breadboard and PCB use