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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

LT1011CS8

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-18 V

3 mV

50 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

-15 V

15 V

Small Outline

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

150 ns

Open-Collector

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

1

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

e0

0.193 in (4.9 mm)

LT6700CDCB-2#TRPBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

No Lead

6

HVSON

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

15 nA

Yes

2

Tape And Reel

5 V

Small Outline, Heat Sink/Slug, Very Thin Profile

Comparators

18.5 V

0.02 in (0.5 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

29 µs

Open-Collector

0 °C (32 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDSO-N6

1

0.031 in (0.8 mm)

0.079 in (2 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.118 in (3 mm)

AD96687CHIPS

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

3 mV

BIPOLAR

36 mA

5,-5.2 V

DIE OR CHIP

Comparators

70 °C (158 °F)

10 uA

2.5 ns

0 °C (32 °F)

No

ADCMP353AKS-R7

Analog Devices

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

4

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

1

CMOS

20 μA

2.5/3.3 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP4/6,.08

Comparators

0.025 in (0.635 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G4

No

78019032A

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-6.5 V

3 mV

30 uA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

-5.2 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

Comparators

6.5 V

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-CQCC-N20

No

ADCMP566BCPZ

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

No Lead

32

HVQCCN

Square

-6 V

5 mV

42 uA

Yes

2

-5.2 V

5 V

Chip Carrier, Heat Sink/Slug, Very Thin Profile

Comparators

6 V

0.02 in (0.5 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

0.29 ns

Open-Emitter

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin - annealed

Quad

S-XQCC-N32

3

0.039 in (1 mm)

0.197 in (5 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.197 in (5 mm)

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

ADCMP563BCP-R2

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

No Lead

16

HVQCCN

Square

-6 V

10 mV

10 uA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

-5.2 V

5 V

5,-5.2 V

Chip Carrier, Heat Sink/Slug, Very Thin Profile

LCC16,.12SQ,20

Comparators

6 V

0.02 in (0.5 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

10 uA

.83 ns

Open-Emitter

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-XQCC-N16

3

0.035 in (0.9 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

No

e0

240 °C (464 °F)

0.118 in (3 mm)

RH1016M

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

200k Rad(Si)

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)

16 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-GDFP-F10

1

0.09 in (2.29 mm)

0.25 in (6.35 mm)

No

225 °C (437 °F)

0.28 in (7.11 mm)

LT1016MH/883

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Wire

10

Round

Metal

-7 V

3 mV

13 uA

No

1

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

-5 V

5 V

Cylindrical

Comparators

7 V

125 °C (257 °F)

10 ns

Push-Pull

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Bottom

O-MBCY-W10

No

e0

ADCMP394ARZ-R7

Analog Devices

Comparator

Comparators

Matte Tin

e3

HMC876LC3CTR

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

No Lead

16

QCCN

Square

Ceramic

Yes

Tape And Reel

-3,3.3 V

Chip Carrier

LCC16,.12SQ,20

Comparators

0.02 in (0.5 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Quad

S-XQCC-N16

3

No

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

LTC1442IS8#TR

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.3 V

10 mV

Yes

2

CMOS

0 V

Tape And Reel

3 V

Small Outline

Comparators

12 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

14 µs

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

1

0.069 in (1.752 mm)

0.154 in (3.899 mm)

No

e0

0.193 in (4.9025 mm)

5962-01-430-9147

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Wire

10

Round

Metal

3 mV

BIPOLAR

32 mA

5,GND/-5.2 V

Cylindrical

CAN10,.23

Comparators

70 °C (158 °F)

55 uA

4.5 ns

0 °C (32 °F)

Bottom

O-MBCY-W10

No

CMP01J/883C

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Wire

8

Round

Metal

2.8 mV

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

8 mA

5/±15 V

Cylindrical

CAN8,.2

Comparators

125 °C (257 °F)

600 nA

220 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Lead

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

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)

HMC874LC3C

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

No Lead

16

HQCCN

Square

Yes

1

-3 V

3.3 V

Chip Carrier, Heat Sink/Slug

Comparators

4 V

0.02 in (0.5 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

Push-Pull

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Gold Over Nickel

Quad

S-XQCC-N16

3

0.052 in (1.31 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

No

e4

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.118 in (3 mm)

ADCMP572JCP

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

No Lead

16

HVQCCN

Square

5 mV

-50 uA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

52 mA

3.3 V

3.3/5 V

Chip Carrier, Heat Sink/Slug, Very Thin Profile

LCC16,.12SQ,20

Comparators

6 V

0.02 in (0.5 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin Lead Over Silver

Quad

S-XQCC-N16

3

0.039 in (1 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

No

e0

240 °C (464 °F)

0.118 in (3 mm)

ADCMP350AKS-RL

Analog Devices

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

4

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

1

CMOS

20 μA

Tape And Reel

2.5/3.3 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP4/6,.08

Comparators

0.025 in (0.635 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G4

No

ADCMP581BCP

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

No Lead

16

HVQCCN

Square

-6 V

5 mV

30 uA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

35 mA

-5 V

5 V

±5,3.3 V

Chip Carrier, Heat Sink/Slug, Very Thin Profile

LCC16,.12SQ,20

Comparators

6 V

0.02 in (0.5 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

30 uA

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-XQCC-N16

0.039 in (1 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

No

e0

0.118 in (3 mm)

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

LTC1540CS8#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

0 V

15 mV

Yes

1

0 V

3 V

Small Outline

Comparators

12 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

70 µs

0 °C (32 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

1

0.069 in (1.752 mm)

0.154 in (3.899 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.193 in (4.9025 mm)

RH111W

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

Rectangular

200k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-18 V

4 mV

150 nA

Yes

1

6 mA

-15 V

15 V

Comparators

18 V

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

200 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDFP-F10

e0

CMP08NBC

Analog Devices

Comparator

Other

2.2 mV

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

5,-5.2 V

DIE OR CHIP

Comparators

25 °C (77 °F)

10 uA

25 °C (77 °F)

No

CMP04NBC

Analog Devices

Comparator

Other

1 mV

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

2 mA

5 V

5 V

DIE OR CHIP

Comparators

25 °C (77 °F)

100 nA

600 ns

25 °C (77 °F)

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

ADCMP582BCP

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

No Lead

16

HVQCCN

Square

-6 V

5 mV

30 uA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

55 mA

-5 V

5 V

±5,3.3 V

Chip Carrier, Heat Sink/Slug, Very Thin Profile

LCC16,.12SQ,20

Comparators

6 V

0.02 in (0.5 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

30 uA

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead Over Silver

Quad

S-XQCC-N16

3

0.039 in (1 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

No

e0

240 °C (464 °F)

0.118 in (3 mm)

LT6700HS6-3#TRM

Analog Devices

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

6

VSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

50 nA

Yes

2

Tape And Reel

5 V

Small Outline, Very Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

Comparators

18.5 V

0.037 in (0.95 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

29 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G6

1

0.039 in (1 mm)

0.064 in (1.625 mm)

No

e0

0.114 in (2.9 mm)

LTC1841CS8#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

Yes

2

CMOS

5.7 μA

3 V

Small Outline

Comparators

12 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

5 µs

Open-Drain

0 °C (32 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

1

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.193 in (4.9 mm)

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

CMP01CJ

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Wire

8

TO-99

Round

Metal

-18 V

3.5 mV

900 nA

No

1

BIPOLAR

8.5 mA

-15 V

15 V

5/±15 V

Cylindrical

CAN8,.2

Comparators

18 V

70 °C (158 °F)

900 nA

110 ns

Totem Pole

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin Lead

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

No

e0

LT1011CS8#TR

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-18 V

3 mV

50 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

-15 V

Tape And Reel

15 V

Small Outline

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

150 ns

Open-Collector

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

1

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

e0

0.193 in (4.9 mm)

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

LTC1445CS

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

16

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.3 V

10 mV

Yes

4

CMOS

0 V

3 V

Small Outline

Comparators

12 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

14 µs

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G16

1

0.069 in (1.752 mm)

0.154 in (3.899 mm)

No

e0

0.39 in (9.906 mm)

LTC1441CS8#TR

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.3 V

10 mV

Yes

2

CMOS

0 V

Tape And Reel

3 V

Small Outline

Comparators

12 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

14 µs

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

1

0.069 in (1.752 mm)

0.154 in (3.899 mm)

No

e0

0.193 in (4.9025 mm)

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

CMP404G

Analog Devices

Comparator

No Lead

14

DIE

Rectangular

0 V

2 mV

100 nA

Yes

4

300 μA

5 V

Uncased Chip

36 V

3.5 µs

Open-Collector

Tin Lead

Upper

R-XUUC-N14

No

e0

LTC1540IS8#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

0 V

15 mV

Yes

1

0 V

3 V

Small Outline

Comparators

12 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

70 µs

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

1

0.069 in (1.752 mm)

0.154 in (3.899 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.193 in (4.9025 mm)

ADCMP357AKS-RL

Analog Devices

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

4

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

1

CMOS

20 μA

Tape And Reel

2.5/3.3 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP4/6,.08

Comparators

0.025 in (0.635 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G4

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

ADCMP370AKS-R7

Analog Devices

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

5

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

6 mV

400 nA

Yes

1

CMOS

5 μA

3.3 V

2.5/5 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP5/6,.08

Comparators

6 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

5 µs

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin/Lead (Sn85Pb15) - with Silver barrier

Dual

R-PDSO-G5

0.043 in (1.1 mm)

0.049 in (1.25 mm)

No

e0

0.079 in (2 mm)

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)

LT1720IS8#TR

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

4.5 mV

-6 uA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

Tape And Reel

5 V

Small Outline

Comparators

7 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

7 ns

Push-Pull

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

e0

0.193 in (4.9 mm)

RH1016DICE

Analog Devices

Comparator

3 mV

1

35 mA

-5 V

5 V

±5 V

DIE OR CHIP

Comparators

10 uA

No

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.