TTL-Compatible CMOS inputs are high impedance and are typically modeled as a resistor from the input to ground in parallel with the input capacitance given in the Section 5.5. The worst case resistance is calculated with the maximum input voltage, given in the Section 5.1, and the maximum input leakage current, given in the Section 5.5, using ohm's law (R = V ÷ I).

Signals applied to the inputs need to have fast edge rates, as defined by Δt/Δv in the Section 5.3 to avoid excessive current consumption and oscillations. If a slow or noisy input signal is required, a device with a Schmitt-trigger input should be used to condition the input signal prior to the TTL-compatible CMOS input.

TTL-Compatible CMOS inputs have a lower threshold voltage than standard CMOS inputs to allow for compatibility with older bipolar logic devices. See the Section 5.3 for the valid input voltages for the CD74HCT86.