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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

LM139FH

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic

9 mV

Yes

BIPOLAR

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

SN52106JP

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

12,-3/-12 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

TL810MU/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic

Yes

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

Flatpack

FL10,.3

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDFP-F10

No

TLV2354MFK

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

10 mV

20 nA

Yes

4

CMOS

800 μA

3 V

3/5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

8 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.4 µs

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)

5962-9679801VHA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

6.8 mV

950 nA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

Flatpack

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDFP-F10

0.08 in (2.032 mm)

0.241 in (6.1214 mm)

No

0.27 in (6.858 mm)

LM111WLQMLV

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

50k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

4 mV

150 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

6 mA

-15 V

Tube

15 V

±15 V

Flatpack

FL10,.3

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-GDFP-F10

1

0.08 in (2.032 mm)

0.248 in (6.3 mm)

No

e0

0.27 in (6.858 mm)

TLC371MDR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

20 nA

Yes

1

CMOS

200 μA

5 V

Small Outline

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

650 ns

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)

TLC3704MJ

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

10 mV

30 nA

No

4

CMOS

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

2.7 µs

Push-Pull

-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)

UA710MU/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic

Yes

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

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

LM193U/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic

9 mV

Yes

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

5 V

5 V

Flatpack

FL10,.3

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDFP-F10

No

UA711MU/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic

Yes

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

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

JM38510/10304SPA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-30 V

3 mV

100 pA

No

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-M-38510 Class B

7 mA

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

30 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

640 ns

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

0.4 in (10.16 mm)

5962-9688201QCX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

10 mV

20 nA

No

4

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q

800 μA

3 V

In-Line

Comparators

8 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.4 µs

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

0.77 in (19.56 mm)

TL810MJG/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T8

No

5962-01-043-1613

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

5962L0052401VZX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

10

SOP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

4 mV

100 pA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

-15 V

15 V

Small Outline

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

200 ns

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDSO-G10

0.092 in (2.33 mm)

0.241 in (6.12 mm)

Yes

M38510/11202BGX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Wire

8

Round

Metal

-18 V

7 mV

1 nA

No

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class B

0 V

15 V

Cylindrical

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

Yes

TLC374MFK

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

10 mV

20 nA

Yes

4

CMOS

800 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)

5962R9679801VCA

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)

V62/07635-01XE

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

25 mV

1.6 nA

Yes

1

5 V

Small Outline

Comparators

5.5 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.2 µs

Push-Pull

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Nickel Palladium Gold

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

1

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

e4

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.193 in (4.9 mm)

LM193L

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Wire

8

Round

Metal

9 mV

300 nA

No

2

BIPOLAR

2.5 mA

5 V

5 V

Cylindrical

CAN8,.2

Comparators

36 V

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

No

5962-9555101QPX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

10 mV

30 nA

No

2

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q

90 μA

5 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 nA

2.5 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)

LM193AHRQMLV

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Wire

8

TO-99

Round

Metal

0 V

9 mV

-1 nA

No

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

1 mA

0 V

5 V

5 V

Cylindrical

CAN8,.2

Comparators

36 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

5 µs

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

1

0.225 in (5.72 mm)

0.357 in (9.08 mm)

No

e0

0.357 in (9.08 mm)

UA710MJG/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

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

JM38510/10306BCA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

7 mV

500 nA

No

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-M-38510

-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)

No

0.785 in (19.94 mm)

JM38510/10304BPA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

4 mV

150 nA

No

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-M-38510 Class B

6 mA

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

115 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)

5962-87659032A

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic

10 mV

Yes

4

CMOS

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

800 μA

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

20 nA

650 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-XQCC-N20

Yes

5962-8687701QGA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Wire

8

Round

Metal

-18 V

4 mV

100 pA

No

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

-15 V

15 V

Cylindrical

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

No

7700801DX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

14

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-18 V

9 mV

1 mA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B

0 V

5 V

Flatpack

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-CDFP-F14

0.08 in (2.03 mm)

0.247 in (6.285 mm)

Yes

0.363 in (9.21 mm)

5962L0052401VZA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

10

SOP

Rectangular

50k Rad(Si)

Plastic/Epoxy

-30 V

4 mV

1 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

6 mA

-15 V

15 V

Small Outline

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

R-PDSO-G10

1

0.092 in (2.33 mm)

0.241 in (6.12 mm)

Yes

e0

0.27 in (6.86 mm)

5962L0052401VPX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

4 mV

100 pA

No

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

-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-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

Yes

TLC339MDREP

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

30 nA

Yes

4

CMOS

5 V

Small Outline

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

2.5 µs

Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Nickel Palladium Gold

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

e4

0.341 in (8.65 mm)

LM139AWRQMLV

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

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)

5962-8765901CX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

10 mV

20 nA

No

4

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

175 μA

5 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

650 ns

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

0.77 in (19.56 mm)

5962-9153202QHX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

10 mV

30 nA

Yes

2

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q

5 V

Flatpack

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

Push-Pull

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-CDFP-F10

Yes

5962-9688201QCA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

5 mV

20 nA

No

4

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q

600 μA

Tube

3 V

3/5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

8 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

20 nA

1.4 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)

Yes

e0

0.77 in (19.56 mm)

TLC374MDR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

20 nA

Yes

4

CMOS

800 μA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP14,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

650 ns

Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

0.341 in (8.65 mm)

TLC371MP

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

20 nA

No

1

CMOS

200 μA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.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-PDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

0.386 in (9.81 mm)

5962-9153201Q2A

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

10 mV

30 nA

Yes

2

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q

40 μA

Tube

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 pA

2.7 µs

Push-Pull

-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)

TLC372MJG/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

CMOS

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

5 V

5 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

LM139FH/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic

9 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

5962-01-016-8737

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

5962-9153202Q2X

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

10 mV

30 nA

Yes

2

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q

5 V

Chip Carrier

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

Push-Pull

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-CQCC-N20

No

e0

5962-01-076-7134

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

4 mV

No

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

2 mA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.3 µs

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

LM193LB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Wire

8

Round

Metal

9 mV

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

2.5 mA

5 V

5 V

Cylindrical

CAN8,.2

Comparators

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

1.3 µs

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

No

TLC339MFKB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic

10 mV

Yes

4

CMOS

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

175 μA

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 nA

2.5 µs

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-XQCC-N20

No

LM139MDR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

DIE

100k Rad(Si)

4 mV

1 uA

Yes

4

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

5962L0052401VGA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Wire

8

TO-99

Round

50k Rad(Si)

Metal

-30 V

4 mV

1 nA

No

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

6 mA

-15 V

15 V

Cylindrical

Comparators

30 V

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

200 ns

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

1

Yes

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.