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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

TLC354MJ

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

12 mV

20 nA

No

4

CMOS

800 μA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

20 nA

650 ns

Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

0.77 in (19.56 mm)

LM193FH/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic

9 mV

Yes

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-XQCC-N20

No

TL811MJ

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

SN52711S

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

12,-6 V

Flatpack

FL10,.3

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDFP-F10

No

5962-01-333-9517

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic

4 mV

Yes

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

2 mA

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.3 µs

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-XQCC-N20

No

5962R0052402VHA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Square

50k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-30 V

4 mV

1 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

6 mA

-15 V

15 V

Flatpack

Comparators

30 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

200 ns

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

S-GDFP-F10

1

0.08 in (2.032 mm)

0.27 in (6.858 mm)

Yes

e0

0.27 in (6.858 mm)

5962R9679802VCA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

DIP

Rectangular

100k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

6.8 mV

950 nA

No

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

11 mA

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

500 nA

80 ns

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

1

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

Yes

e0

0.785 in (19.94 mm)

TLC339MN

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

30 nA

No

4

CMOS

80 μA

Tube

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

2 pA

2.5 µs

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Nickel/Palladium/Gold

Dual

R-PDIP-T14

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e4

0.76 in (19.305 mm)

5962R9673801V9A

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

DIE

100k Rad(Si)

4 mV

-1 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

2 mA

5 V

Uncased Chip

Comparators

36 V

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

5 µs

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Upper

X-XUUC-N

1

Yes

5962L9673801VCA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

100k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

2.5 mV

1 nA

No

4

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

2 mA

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

36 V

125 °C (257 °F)

1 nA

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

Yes

TL514MW

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

14

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

3 mV

15 uA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

18 mA

-6 V

12 V

Flatpack

FL14,.3

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 ns

Totem Pole

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDFP-F14

0.08 in (2.03 mm)

0.25 in (6.35 mm)

No

0.344 in (8.725 mm)

TLC393MDR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

30 nA

Yes

2

CMOS

90 μA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 nA

2.5 µs

Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

0.193 in (4.9 mm)

TL432MJ

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

TLC339MJB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

10 mV

No

4

CMOS

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

175 μA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 nA

2.5 µs

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

TL820MJB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

TLV2352MUB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Square

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

10 mV

20 nA

Yes

2

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

400 μA

3 V

3/5 V

Flatpack

FL10,.24

Comparators

8 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.4 µs

Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

S-GDFP-F10

0.08 in (2.03 mm)

0.245 in (6.225 mm)

No

0.245 in (6.225 mm)

LT1011ML

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Wire

8

Round

Metal

-18 V

3 mV

80 nA

No

1

BIPOLAR

4 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

Cylindrical

CAN8,.2

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

50 nA

150 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

No

LM111E-SMD

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

-18 V

4 mV

100 pA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

-15 V

15 V

Chip Carrier

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-XQCC-N20

0.075 in (1.91 mm)

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

LM106J/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

12,-3/-12 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

TLC3704MD

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-18 V

10 mV

30 nA

Yes

4

CMOS

80 μA

Tape And Reel

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP14,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 pA

2.7 µs

Push-Pull

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Nickel Palladium Gold

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

1

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

e4

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.341 in (8.65 mm)

LM193MDR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

DIE

Rectangular

9 mV

-1 nA

Yes

2

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

1 mA

5 V

Uncased Chip

Comparators

36 V

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

5 µs

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Upper

R-XUUC-N

1

TLC372MFK

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

10 mV

20 nA

Yes

2

CMOS

400 μA

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

20 nA

650 ns

Open-Drain

-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)

TLC139MJ

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

10 mV

30 nA

No

4

CMOS

175 μA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 nA

2.5 µs

Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

0.785 in (19.94 mm)

5962-9452602VPX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

0 V

4 mV

-1 nA

No

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

2.5 mA

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)

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

Yes

5962-9688201Q2A

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

5 mV

2 nA

Yes

4

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q

600 μA

Tube

3 V

3/5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

8 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

20 nA

1.4 µs

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-CQCC-N20

0.08 in (2.03 mm)

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

Yes

e0

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

LM139N

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

9 mV

-300 nA

No

4

BIPOLAR

2 mA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

36 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T14

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

0.76 in (19.305 mm)

JL193BPA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

7 mV

100 pA

No

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

5 V

In-Line

Comparators

36 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

7 µs

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

0.4 in (10.16 mm)

TL111J

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

3 mV

No

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

250 pA

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

SN52810L

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Wire

8

Round

Metal

BIPOLAR

Cylindrical

CAN8,.2

Comparators

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

No

JL119BCA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

7 mV

500 nA

No

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

80 ns

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

0.785 in (19.94 mm)

5962-8773901XA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

SOP

Rectangular

100k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

0 V

4 mV

-1 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

2 mA

0 V

5 V

Small Outline

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-CDSO-G14

1

0.092 in (2.33 mm)

0.25 in (6.35 mm)

Yes

e0

0.39 in (9.91 mm)

M38510/10304BCX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-18 V

4 mV

150 nA

No

1

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

200 ns

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-CDIP-T14

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

LM139AWG-QMLV

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

0 V

2 mV

-1 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

2 mA

0 V

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP14,.4

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

1 µs

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDSO-G14

1

0.092 in (2.33 mm)

0.25 in (6.35 mm)

No

e0

0.39 in (9.906 mm)

5962-9688101QPX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

10 mV

20 nA

No

2

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q

3 V

In-Line

Comparators

8 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

300 nA

1.4 µs

Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

Yes

e0

0.378 in (9.6 mm)

TLC393MD

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

30 nA

Yes

2

CMOS

90 μA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 nA

2.5 µs

Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

0.193 in (4.9 mm)

UA710MJGB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

12,-6 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T8

No

TLC3702MFJ

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

28

QCCN

Square

Ceramic

15 mV

Yes

2

CMOS

90 μA

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC28,.45SQ

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

10 nA

4.5 µs

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-XQCC-N28

No

LM119MD8

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

DIE

-18 V

6.8 mV

5 uA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

11 mA

-15 V

Uncased Chip

Comparators

36 V

125 °C (257 °F)

500 nA

80 ns

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Upper

X-XUUC-N

1

LM139AW-QMLV

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

14

DFP

Rectangular

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

FL14,.3

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

1 µs

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)

5962-00-435-5937

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Wire

8

Round

Metal

BIPOLAR

Cylindrical

CAN8,.2

Comparators

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

No

LM111-MDE

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

DIE

Rectangular

-30 V

3 mV

100 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

6 mA

-15 V

15 V

Uncased Chip

Comparators

30 V

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

200 ns

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Upper

R-XUUC-N

1

5962-9673802VCA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

2 mV

-300 nA

No

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

2 mA

Bulk

5 V

5/30 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

36 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

25 nA

1.3 µs

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

Yes

e0

0.785 in (19.94 mm)

TL514MFKB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic

Yes

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-XQCC-N20

No

SN52106J

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

12,-3/-12 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

5962-9673801VDA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

DFP

Rectangular

100k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

0 V

4 mV

-1 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

2 mA

0 V

5 V

Flatpack

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-CDFP-F14

1

0.08 in (2.02 mm)

0.25 in (6.35 mm)

Yes

e0

0.39 in (9.9 mm)

5962R9679801VXA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

10

SOP

Rectangular

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

Plastic/Epoxy

-18 V

6.8 mV

5 uA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

11 mA

-15 V

Small Outline

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

500 nA

80 ns

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G10

1

0.092 in (2.33 mm)

0.241 in (6.12 mm)

Yes

e0

0.27 in (6.86 mm)

LM111WG/883

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

10

SOP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

4 mV

150 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

6 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

Small Outline

SOP10,.45

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

200 ns

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDSO-G10

1

0.092 in (2.33 mm)

0.241 in (6.12 mm)

No

e0

0.27 in (6.858 mm)

86014012X

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-18 V

7 mV

100 nA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

-15 V

15 V

Chip Carrier

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

80 ns

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-CQCC-N20

0.075 in (1.905 mm)

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

Yes

0.35 in (8.89 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.