Ensure the desired supply voltage is within the range specified in the Recommended Operating Conditions. The supply voltage sets the electrical characteristics of the device as described in the Electrical Characteristics section.

The positive voltage supply must be capable of sourcing current equal to the maximum static supply current, I_CC, listed in the Electrical Characteristics, and any transient current required for switching.

The ground must be capable of sinking current equal to the total current to be sunk by all outputs of the SNx4AHC86 plus the maximum supply current, I_CC, listed in the Electrical Characteristics, and any transient current required for switching. The logic device can only sink as much current that can be sunk into its ground connection. Be sure to not exceed the maximum total current through GND listed in the Absolute Maximum Ratings.

The SNx4AHC86 can drive a load with a total capacitance less than or equal to 50 pF while still meeting all of the data sheet specifications. Larger capacitive loads can be applied; however, it is not recommended to exceed 50 pF.

The SNx4AHC86 can drive a load with total resistance described by R_L ≥ V_O / I_O, with the output voltage and current defined in the Electrical Characteristics table with V_OL. When outputting in the HIGH state, the output voltage in the equation is defined as the difference between the measured output voltage and the supply voltage at the V_CC pin.

Total power consumption can be calculated using the information provided in the CMOS Power Consumption and Cpd Calculation application note.

Thermal increase can be calculated using the information provided in the Thermal Characteristics of Standard Linear and Logic (SLL) Packages and Devices application note.