74LS85 IC 4-Bit Magnitude Comparator DIP-16 74LS85

Product Overview

The 74LS85 (specifically the DM74LS85) is a 4-bit magnitude comparator designed to compare two 4-bit binary or BCD words. It produces three fully decoded outputs  that indicate the relationship between the two input words. The device is fully expandable, allowing multiple comparators to be cascaded together to compare words of any length (e.g., 8-bit, 12-bit, or 16-bit) without needing external logic gates.

Manufacturer: Fairchild Semiconductor