These four-bit magnitude comparators perform comparison of straight binary and straight BCD (8-4-2-1) codes. Three fully decoded decisions about two 4-bit words (A, B) are made and are externally available at three outputs. These devices are fully expandable to any number of bits without external gates. Words of greater length may be compared by connecting comparators in cascade. The A > B, A < B, and A = B outputs of a stage handling less-significant bits are connected to the corresponding A > B, A < B, and A = B inputs of the next stage handling more-significant bits. The stage handling the least-significant bits must have a high-level voltage applied to the A = B input. The cascading paths of the '85, 'LS85, and 'S85 are implemented with only a two-gate-level delay to reduce overall comparison times for long words. An alternate method of cascading which further reduces the comparison time is shown in the typical application data.
| Type | Title | Date | ||
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| * | Data sheet | 4-Bit Magnitude Comparators datasheet | 01 Mar 1988 | |
| Selection guide | Logic Guide (Rev. AB) | 12 Jun 2017 | ||
| Application note | Understanding and Interpreting Standard-Logic Data Sheets (Rev. C) | 02 Dec 2015 | ||
| User guide | LOGIC Pocket Data Book (Rev. B) | 16 Jan 2007 | ||
| Application note | Semiconductor Packing Material Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection | 08 Jul 2004 | ||
| Application note | Designing With Logic (Rev. C) | 01 Jun 1997 | ||
| Application note | Input and Output Characteristics of Digital Integrated Circuits | 01 Oct 1996 | ||
| Application note | Live Insertion | 01 Oct 1996 |
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