4.4 ns propagation delay — timing budget for fast buses
The 4.4 ns maximum propagation delay at 3.3V and 50 pF load keeps signal skew tight in clocked systems. For comparison, the NAND-gate sibling SN74LVC10AD lists 4.7 ns under the same conditions — the XOR gate is slightly faster, which matters when the gate sits in a critical path like a data bus comparator or a clock-phase detector. At 1.8V the delay is longer, but the 74LVC family is characterised across the full supply range, so timing closure tools can use the datasheet curves directly.
Industrial temperature range and active lifecycle
Rated for -40°C to 125°C, this gate works in engine-bay electronics, outdoor telecom cabinets, and factory-floor sensors without derating. The lifecycle status is Active, and the part is ROHS3 compliant.