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Part RoHS Manufacturer Amplifier Type Temperature Grade Terminal Form No. of Terminals Package Code Package Shape Total Dose (V) Package Body Material Nominal Unity Gain Bandwidth Maximum Negative Supply Voltage Limit Maximum Input Offset Voltage Maximum Average Bias Current (IIB) Surface Mount No. of Functions Minimum Common Mode Reject Ratio Technology Screening Level Nominal Common Mode Reject Ratio Maximum Supply Current Nominal Negative Supply Voltage (Vsup) Minimum Isolation Voltage Packing Method Nominal Supply Voltage / Vsup (V) Power Supplies (V) Package Style (Meter) Package Equivalence Code Sub-Category Nominal Slow Rate Maximum Supply Voltage Limit Terminal Pitch Maximum Operating Temperature Maximum Bias Current (IIB) @25C Maximum Common Mode Voltage Nominal Response Time Output Type Minimum Operating Temperature Terminal Finish Terminal Position JESD-30 Code Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Maximum Seated Height Width Qualification Nominal Bandwidth (3dB) JESD-609 Code Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) Peak Reflow Temperature (C) Length

LT1016MLB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Wire

10

Round

Metal

3 mV

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

40 mA

-5 V

5 V

±5 V

Cylindrical

CAN10,.23

Comparators

125 °C (257 °F)

10 uA

10 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

O-MBCY-W10

No

LM139AWRLQMLV

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

14

DFP

Rectangular

100k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

0 V

2 mV

-1 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

2 mA

0 V

Tube

5 V

5 V

Flatpack

SOP14,.4

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

700 ns

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDFP-F14

1

0.08 in (2.02 mm)

0.25 in (6.35 mm)

No

e0

0.39 in (9.906 mm)

TL514MFK

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

3 mV

15 uA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

18 mA

-6 V

12 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 ns

Totem Pole

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-CQCC-N20

0.08 in (2.03 mm)

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

No

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

5962R9679801VIA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Wire

TO-100

Round

100k Rad(Si)

Metal

-18 V

6.8 mV

950 nA

No

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

11 mA

-15 V

15 V

Cylindrical

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

500 nA

80 ns

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

O-MBCY-W10

1

Yes

5962-01-430-5506

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic

9 mV

Yes

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

2.5 mA

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

1.3 µs

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-XQCC-N20

No

5962R0052402V9A

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

10

DIE

Rectangular

100k Rad(Si)

-30 V

4 mV

100 pA

Yes

1

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

7 mA

-15 V

15 V

Uncased Chip

Comparators

30 V

125 °C (257 °F)

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Upper

R-XUUC-N10

No

TLC372MJGB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

10 mV

20 nA

No

2

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

300 μA

Tube

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 pA

650 ns

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

0.377 in (9.58 mm)

TLC372MP

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

20 nA

No

2

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

300 μA

Tape And Reel

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 pA

650 ns

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Nickel/Palladium/Gold

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e4

0.386 in (9.81 mm)

LM193MW8

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

DIE

0 V

9 mV

300 nA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

0 V

5 V

Uncased Chip

Comparators

36 V

125 °C (257 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Upper

X-XUUC-N

1

No

TL710MJ/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

5962R9452602V9A

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

8

DIE

Rectangular

100k Rad(Si)

0 V

4 mV

-300 nA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

1 mA

5 V

Uncased Chip

Comparators

36 V

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

800 ns

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Upper

R-XUUC-N8

1

0.033 in (0.8382 mm)

Yes

0.034 in (0.8636 mm)

LM139MW8

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

14

DIE

Rectangular

0 V

9 mV

300 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

0 V

5 V

Uncased Chip

Comparators

36 V

125 °C (257 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Upper

R-XUUC-N14

1

No

TLC3704MJB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

10 mV

30 nA

No

4

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

80 μA

Tube

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 pA

2.7 µs

Push-Pull

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

0.77 in (19.56 mm)

TL810MJ/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

TLC3702MJG

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

10 mV

30 nA

No

2

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

40 μA

Tube

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 pA

2.7 µs

Push-Pull

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

0.377 in (9.58 mm)

LM193FKB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

9 mV

-300 nA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

2.5 mA

Tube

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

1.3 µs

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-CQCC-N20

0.08 in (2.03 mm)

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

No

e0

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

V62/03672-02YE

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

14

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

0 V

2.5 mV

-400 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

2 mA

0 V

Tape And Reel

5 V

5 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP14,.25

Comparators

36 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

50 nA

1.3 µs

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Nickel/Palladium/Gold

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

1

0.047 in (1.2 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

No

e4

260 °C (500 °F)

0.197 in (5 mm)

LM139AFK883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

0 V

10 mV

300 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B

2 mA

0 V

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-CQCC-N20

0.08 in (2.03 mm)

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

No

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

LM139FKB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

9 mV

-300 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

2 mA

Tube

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

1.3 µs

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-CQCC-N20

0.08 in (2.03 mm)

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

No

e0

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

AD8561AL/QMLV

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

8 mV

Yes

1

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

-5 V

5 V

Flatpack

Comparators

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-CDFP-F10

PM119K

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Wire

10

Round

Metal

5 mV

2

BIPOLAR

16 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

Cylindrical

CAN10,.23

Comparators

125 °C (257 °F)

500 nA

80 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead

Bottom

O-MBCY-W10

No

e0

5962-9234702MYC

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

16

SOP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-7 V

3 mV

110 uA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

-5 V

5 V

Small Outline

7 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-CDSO-G16

0.103 in (2.62 mm)

0.255 in (6.475 mm)

No

e0

0.398 in (10.11 mm)

5962R8773902VCX

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

100k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

4 mV

3 uA

No

4

BIPOLAR

5 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

No

PM111RC/883

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-18 V

3 mV

50 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

6 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

50 nA

180 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-CQCC-N20

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

No

e0

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

CMP404BY/883C

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

3 mV

No

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

350 μA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

3.5 µs

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

e0

RH1016MW

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-7 V

6 mV

20 uA

Yes

1

-5 V

5 V

Flatpack

Comparators

7 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDFP-F10

0.09 in (2.29 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

0.28 in (7.11 mm)

CPM08BZ

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-6 V

2.5 mV

16 uA

No

1

26 mA

-5.2 V

5 V

In-Line

6.5 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

6.5 ns

Open-Emitter

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

M38510/10306SCX

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-25 V

7 mV

1 uA

No

2

MIL-M-38510 Class S

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

No

e0

RH1011W

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

3 mV

80 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535

-15 V

15 V

Flatpack

FL10,.3

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDFP-F10

0.09 in (2.29 mm)

0.28 in (7.11 mm)

No

e0

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

PM111Y/883C

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

3 mV

No

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

6 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

50 nA

420 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

e0

M38510/10304SGA

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Wire

8

TO-5

Round

Metal

-18 V

4 mV

150 nA

No

1

38535V;38534K;883S

7 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

Cylindrical

CAN8,.2

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

200 ns

Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead - hot dipped

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

No

e0

PM111Y/883

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

3 mV

100 nA

No

1

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

6 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

50 nA

420 ns

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

0.765 in (19.43 mm)

RH119MJ#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

8 mV

2 uA

No

2

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

200 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin - annealed

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

No

e3

RH111MJ8#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

4 mV

400 nA

No

1

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

200 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin - annealed

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

No

e3

5962-01-319-7915

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

1.5 mV

No

BIPOLAR

17 mA

-5 V

5 V

±5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.2 uA

92 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T8

No

PM111RC/883C

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-18 V

3 mV

50 nA

Yes

1

-15 V

15 V

Chip Carrier

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

180 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-CQCC-N20

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

No

e0

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

RH119J

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

7 mV

1 uA

No

2

11.5 mA

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

500 nA

80 ns

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

e0

7801903EA

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-6.5 V

3 mV

30 uA

No

2

BIPOLAR

-5.2 V

5 V

In-Line

Comparators

6.5 V

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-CDIP-T16

No

CMP05CJ

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Wire

8

Round

Metal

2 mV

BIPOLAR

19 mA

-5 V

5 V

±5 V

Cylindrical

CAN8,.2

Comparators

125 °C (257 °F)

1.8 uA

92 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

No

e0

86008042A

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic

3 mV

Yes

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

5,-5.2 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

10 uA

6 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead - hot dipped

Quad

S-XQCC-N20

No

e0

5962R0051501VPA

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

100k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-7 V

10 mV

No

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

-5 V

5 V

3/5/±5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

7 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-CDIP-T8

Yes

e0

5962-8773901V2A

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-18 V

4 mV

300 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

3 mA

5 V

5/30 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-CQCC-N20

1

No

e0

AD9696TQ

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-7 V

3 mV

110 uA

No

1

BIPOLAR

32 mA

-5.2 V

5 V

5,GND/-5.2 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

7 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

55 uA

4.5 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

RH119MH#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Wire

10

Round

Metal

-18 V

8 mV

2 uA

No

2

-15 V

15 V

Cylindrical

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

200 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin - annealed

Bottom

O-MBCY-W10

No

e3

PM139ARC/883

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

0 V

4 mV

300 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

2 mA

0 V

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-CQCC-N20

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

No

e0

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

5962-9234703VPA

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-7 V

3 mV

110 uA

No

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

32 mA

-5 V

5 V

±5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

7 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

55 uA

7 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-CDIP-T8

No

e0

5962-8773901VDX

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Flat

14

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

4 mV

300 nA

Yes

4

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

5 V

Flatpack

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDFP-F14

No

JM38510/11201SCA

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

0 V

9 mV

300 nA

No

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-M-38510

0 V

5 V

In-Line

Comparators

36 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

0.765 in (19.43 mm)

Comparators

Comparators are electronic circuits that compare two input voltages and output a voltage signal that indicates which of the inputs is larger. A comparator is similar to an operational amplifier (op-amp), but it is designed to operate with a limited range of voltage outputs (typically near the power supply rails) and with very high gain.

A comparator typically has two input terminals, a non-inverting (+) input and an inverting (-) input, and one output. When the voltage at the non-inverting input is greater than the voltage at the inverting input, the output of the comparator switches to its maximum positive voltage. Conversely, when the voltage at the inverting input is greater than the voltage at the non-inverting input, the output of the comparator switches to its maximum negative voltage.

Comparators are often used in applications where a precise measurement or detection of voltage level is required, such as in voltage reference circuits, level detectors, and waveform generators. They can also be used to implement digital logic circuits and are frequently used in A/D converters and motor control circuits.

It is worth noting that a comparator output can switch quickly between its high and low states, so they can be sensitive to noise and require careful circuit design to ensure proper operation. In addition, some comparators may include features such as hysteresis, which can help to reduce noise and ensure stable operation in the presence of small fluctuations in the input signals.