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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

LTC1841CS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

Yes

2

CMOS

5.7 μA

Tape And Reel

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)

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

ADCMP341ARJ

Analog Devices

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

8

LSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 nA

Yes

2

10 μA

5 V

1.8/5 V

Small Outline, Low Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP8,.1

Comparators

6 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

10 nA

1.8 µs

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.057 in (1.45 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

No

e0

0.114 in (2.9 mm)

ADCMP354AKS

Analog Devices

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

4

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

1

15 μA

3.3 V

2.5/3.3 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP4/6,.08

Comparators

6 V

0.025 in (0.635 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead Over Silver

Dual

R-PDSO-G4

0.043 in (1.1 mm)

0.049 in (1.25 mm)

No

e0

30 s

240 °C (464 °F)

0.079 in (2 mm)

5962-01-329-0205

Analog Devices

Comparator

Other

1.5 mV

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

8 mA

5/±15 V

DIE OR CHIP

Comparators

25 °C (77 °F)

600 nA

110 ns

25 °C (77 °F)

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

ADCMP370AKSZ-REEL

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

5

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

9 mV

50 nA

Yes

1

7 μA

Tape And Reel

2.5/5 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP5/6,.08

Comparators

6 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

5 µs

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDSO-G5

1

0.043 in (1.1 mm)

0.049 in (1.25 mm)

No

e3

260 °C (500 °F)

0.079 in (2 mm)

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)

HMC876LC3C

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

0.052 in (1.31 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

No

e4

0.118 in (3 mm)

PM211J

Analog Devices

Comparator

Other

Wire

8

TO-99

Round

Metal

-18 V

3 mV

50 nA

No

1

BIPOLAR

6 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

Cylindrical

CAN8,.2

Comparators

18 V

85 °C (185 °F)

50 nA

180 ns

-25 °C (-13 °F)

Tin Lead

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

No

e0

LT6700IS6-3#TR

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

6

VSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

15 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)

85 °C (185 °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)

LT6700MPS6-1#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

6

VSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

50 nA

Yes

2

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

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin - annealed

Dual

R-PDSO-G6

1

0.039 in (1 mm)

0.064 in (1.625 mm)

e3

0.114 in (2.9 mm)

LT6700CS6-2#TR

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

6

VSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

15 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)

70 °C (158 °F)

29 µs

Open-Collector

0 °C (32 °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)

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

LT1394CS8

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-7 V

4 mV

7 uA

Yes

1

-5 V

5 V

Small Outline

Comparators

7 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

7 ns

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

1

0.069 in (1.752 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

e0

0.193 in (4.9025 mm)

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)

ADCMP371AKS-REEL

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

5

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

9 mV

50 nA

Yes

1

7 μA

Tape And Reel

2.5/5 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP5/6,.08

Comparators

6 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

5 µs

Push-Pull

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G5

1

0.043 in (1.1 mm)

0.049 in (1.25 mm)

No

e0

0.079 in (2 mm)

LTC6702HDC#TRPBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Automotive

No Lead

8

HVSON

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

6 mV

Yes

2

Tape And Reel

3 V

Small Outline, Heat Sink/Slug, Very Thin Profile

Comparators

6 V

0.018 in (0.45 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

500 ns

Push-Pull

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

S-PDSO-N8

1

0.031 in (0.8 mm)

0.079 in (2 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.079 in (2 mm)

AD96685TH

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Wire

10

TO-100

Round

Metal

-6.5 V

3 mV

16 uA

No

1

BIPOLAR

18 mA

-5.2 V

5 V

5,-5.2 V

Cylindrical

CAN10,.23

Comparators

6.5 V

125 °C (257 °F)

10 uA

2.5 ns

Open-Emitter

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Bottom

O-MBCY-W10

No

e0

LT1394CS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-7 V

4 mV

7 uA

Yes

1

-5 V

Tape And Reel

5 V

Small Outline

Comparators

7 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

7 ns

0 °C (32 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

1

0.069 in (1.752 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.193 in (4.9025 mm)

LT6700IS6-3#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

6

VSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

15 nA

Yes

2

5 V

Small Outline, Very Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

Comparators

18.5 V

0.037 in (0.95 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

29 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin - annealed

Dual

R-PDSO-G6

1

0.039 in (1 mm)

0.064 in (1.625 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.114 in (2.9 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

LT1671IS8#TR

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-7 V

4 mV

350 nA

Yes

1

-5 V

Tape And Reel

5 V

Small Outline

Comparators

7 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

85 ns

-40 °C (-40 °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)

ADCMP351AKS-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

LT6700MPDCB-1#TR

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

No Lead

6

HVSON

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

50 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)

125 °C (257 °F)

29 µs

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-N6

1

0.031 in (0.8 mm)

0.079 in (2 mm)

No

e0

0.118 in (3 mm)

HMC875LC3CTR

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

No

ADCMP357AKS-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

LT6700HVCS6-3#PBF

Analog Devices

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

6

VSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

15 nA

Yes

2

5 V

Small Outline, Very Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

Comparators

18.5 V

0.037 in (0.95 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

29 µs

Open-Collector

0 °C (32 °F)

Matte Tin - annealed

Dual

R-PDSO-G6

1

0.039 in (1 mm)

0.064 in (1.625 mm)

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.114 in (2.9 mm)

78019032X

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-6.5 V

3 mV

30 uA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

54 mA

-5.2 V

5 V

5,-5.2 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

6.5 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

10 uA

3.5 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-CQCC-N20

No

e0

AD9698KR-REEL7

Analog Devices

Comparator

Tape And Reel, 7 Inch

Comparators

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)

5962-01-415-6263

Analog Devices

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Ceramic

3 mV

Yes

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

32 mA

5,GND/-5.2 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.45

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

55 uA

4.5 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDSO-G8

No

LTC1444IS

Analog Devices

Comparator

Industrial

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)

85 °C (185 °F)

14 µs

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °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)

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)

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.