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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

RH1011MJ8

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-18 V

4 mV

300 nA

No

1

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

250 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-CDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

LTC1444CN#TRPBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.3 V

10 mV

No

4

0 V

Tape And Reel

3 V

In-Line

Comparators

12 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

5 µs

0 °C (32 °F)

Matte Tin - annealed

Dual

R-PDIP-T16

0.155 in (3.937 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e3

LT1017IN8

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-20 V

1.4 mV

25 nA

No

2

0 V

4.5 V

In-Line

Comparators

40 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

1

0.155 in (3.937 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

CMP05CZ/883

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

2 mV

3.8 uA

No

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

-5 V

5 V

In-Line

6 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

125 ns

Open-Collector, Open-Emitter

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

LTC1442CN8#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.3 V

10 mV

No

2

CMOS

0 V

3 V

In-Line

Comparators

12 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

14 µs

0 °C (32 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

1

0.15 in (3.809 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

JM38510/11201BCB

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)

5962-8990403CX

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

2 mV

200 nA

No

4

MIL-STD-883

5 V

In-Line

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

No

LT1116CN8

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-7 V

3.5 mV

20 uA

No

1

BIPOLAR

-5 V

5 V

In-Line

Comparators

7 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

12 ns

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

1

0.155 in (3.937 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

CMP08FZ

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

2.5 mV

No

BIPOLAR

5,-5.2 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

13 uA

6.5 ns

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-XDIP-T8

No

e0

M38510/10304SPA

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

4 mV

150 nA

No

1

BIPOLAR

38535V;38534K;883S

7 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

200 ns

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

CMP05FP

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

1.5 mV

No

BIPOLAR

17 mA

-5 V

5 V

±5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

1.2 uA

92 ns

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

No

e0

CMP01Z/883C

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-18 V

800 uV

600 nA

No

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

8 mA

-15 V

15 V

5/±15 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

600 nA

110 ns

Totem Pole

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-CDIP-T8

No

e0

CMP404FY

Analog Devices

Comparator

Other

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

2 mV

100 nA

No

4

BIPOLAR

350 μA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

100 nA

3.5 µs

Open-Collector

-25 °C (-13 °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)

5962-01-389-9493

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

3 mV

No

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

64 mA

5,GND/-5.2 V

In-Line

DIP16,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

55 uA

4.5 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T16

No

CMP05BZ

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

1.5 mV

No

1

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)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-XDIP-T8

No

e0

AD22001N

Analog Devices

Comparator

Automotive

Through-Hole

20

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

No

1

In-Line

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T20

0.21 in (5.33 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

0.992 in (25.2 mm)

LT1011CN8

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-18 V

3 mV

50 nA

No

1

BIPOLAR

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

150 ns

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

1

0.155 in (3.937 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

M38510/10304SPX

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

4 mV

150 nA

No

1

BIPOLAR

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

200 ns

Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

Yes

5962-01-281-4748

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

1.5 mV

No

BIPOLAR

17 mA

-5 V

5 V

±5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

1.2 uA

92 ns

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

No

AD96687TQ/883B

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

3 mV

No

2

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

36 mA

5,-5.2 V

In-Line

DIP16,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

10 uA

2.5 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-XDIP-T16

No

e0

CMP02CP

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-18 V

3.5 mV

100 nA

No

1

BIPOLAR

8.5 mA

-15 V

15 V

5/±15 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

100 nA

190 ns

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

0.21 in (5.33 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

0.389 in (9.88 mm)

5962-01-420-5893

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

2 mV

No

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

5,5/±15 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

5 uA

65 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T8

No

LTC1445IN#TRPBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.3 V

10 mV

No

4

0 V

Tape And Reel

3 V

In-Line

Comparators

12 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

5 µs

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin - annealed

Dual

R-PDIP-T16

0.155 in (3.937 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e3

CMP04BIFP

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

0 V

2 mV

100 nA

No

4

0 V

5 V

In-Line

Comparators

36 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T14

0.21 in (5.33 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

0.75 in (19.05 mm)

LTC1040CN

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

18

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-9 V

750 uV

No

2

CMOS

-5 V

5 V

In-Line

Comparators

9 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

80 µs

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T18

0.155 in (3.937 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

CMP04BIFY

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

2 mV

200 nA

No

4

3 mA

5 V

In-Line

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °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)

8600804EX

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-6.5 V

3 mV

16 uA

No

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

-5.2 V

5 V

5,-5.2 V

In-Line

DIP16,.3

Comparators

6.5 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

10 uA

6 ns

Open-Emitter

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-CDIP-T16

No

5962-01-226-6250

Analog Devices

Comparator

Other

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

7 mV

No

BIPOLAR

5,-5.2 V

In-Line

DIP16,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

15 uA

-25 °C (-13 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T16

No

5962-01-400-3572

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

2 mV

No

BIPOLAR

19 mA

-5 V

5 V

±5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

1.8 uA

92 ns

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

No

LTC1445IN#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.3 V

10 mV

No

4

CMOS

0 V

3 V

In-Line

Comparators

12 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

14 µs

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDIP-T16

1

0.155 in (3.937 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

RH1011J

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

2 mV

No

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class S (Modified)

6.5 mA

5/±15 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

300 nA

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-XDIP-T8

No

e0

LTC1444IN#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.3 V

10 mV

No

4

CMOS

0 V

3 V

In-Line

Comparators

12 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

14 µs

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDIP-T16

1

0.155 in (3.937 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

LTC1443IN#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.3 V

10 mV

No

4

CMOS

0 V

3 V

In-Line

Comparators

12 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

14 µs

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDIP-T16

1

0.155 in (3.937 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

LT1018CN8

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-20 V

1.4 mV

100 nA

No

2

0 V

4.5 V

In-Line

Comparators

40 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

Open-Collector

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

1

0.155 in (3.937 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

CMP402GP

Analog Devices

Comparator

Automotive

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

4 mV

4 uA

No

4

BICMOS

2.25 mA

5 V

3/5/±5 V

In-Line

DIP16,.3

Comparators

16 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

3 uA

60 ns

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T16

0.21 in (5.33 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

0.793 in (20.13 mm)

5962-01-009-5492

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

7 mV

No

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

11.5 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

500 nA

80 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

1

No

5962-0051501VPX

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-7 V

7 mV

No

1

-5 V

5 V

In-Line

Comparators

7 V

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-CDIP-T8

Yes

AD9686BQ

Analog Devices

Comparator

Other

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

3 mV

No

BIPOLAR

35 mA

5,-6 V

In-Line

DIP16,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

10 uA

7 ns

-25 °C (-13 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-XDIP-T16

No

e0

LTC1440CN8#TR

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.3 V

10 mV

No

1

CMOS

0 V

Tape And Reel

3 V

In-Line

Comparators

12 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

5 µs

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

1

0.15 in (3.809 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

LTC1440IN8#TR

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.3 V

10 mV

No

1

CMOS

0 V

Tape And Reel

3 V

In-Line

Comparators

12 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

5 µs

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

0.15 in (3.809 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

5962-01-426-5696

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

No

CMOS

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

1

No

AD96685TQ/883B

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

3 mV

No

1

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

5,-5.2 V

In-Line

DIP16,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

10 uA

2.5 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-XDIP-T16

No

e0

LTC1441CN8#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.3 V

10 mV

No

2

CMOS

0 V

3 V

In-Line

Comparators

12 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

14 µs

0 °C (32 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

1

0.15 in (3.809 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

CMP05CZ/883C

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

2 mV

3.8 uA

No

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

19 mA

-5 V

5 V

±5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

6 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.8 uA

125 ns

Open-Collector, Open-Emitter

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

CMP02EP

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-18 V

1.4 mV

50 nA

No

1

BIPOLAR

8 mA

-15 V

15 V

5/±15 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

50 nA

190 ns

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

0.21 in (5.33 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

0.389 in (9.88 mm)

LTC1440CN8#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.3 V

10 mV

No

1

CMOS

0 V

3 V

In-Line

Comparators

12 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

14 µs

0 °C (32 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

1

0.15 in (3.809 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

PM139Y5/38510

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

5 mV

100 nA

No

4

2 mA

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

18 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)

5962-8990403CA

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

2 mV

200 nA

No

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

3 mA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

3 µs

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T14

No

e0

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.