Texas Instruments Comparators 2,400+

Reset All
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

SN72514J

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

2

BIPOLAR

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

LM393AN/A+

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

4 mV

No

2

BIPOLAR

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

e0

TLV3401QDBVR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

5

LSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

0 V

4.4 mV

1.5 nA

Yes

1

0 V

2.7 V

Small Outline, Low Profile, Shrink Pitch

Comparators

17 V

0.037 in (0.95 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G5

0.057 in (1.45 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

No

0.114 in (2.9 mm)

TL393IP

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

9 mV

-400 nA

No

2

BIPOLAR

1.2 mA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

7 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

105 °C (221 °F)

250 nA

650 ns

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

0.386 in (9.81 mm)

TLC3704MFKB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-18 V

10 mV

30 nA

Yes

4

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

80 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)

No

e0

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

TL712CDR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

600 uA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

20 mA

Tape And Reel

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

7 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

600 uA

25 ns

Push-Pull

0 °C (32 °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)

TLV1393Y-00

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Industrial

No Lead

8

DIE

5 mV

-250 nA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

3 V

Uncased Chip

7 V

105 °C (221 °F)

700 ns

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Upper

X-XUUC-N8

No

SM72375MMX/NOPB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

8

TSSOP

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

13 mV

Yes

2

CMOS

25 μA

2.7 V

2.7/15 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP8,.19

Comparators

16 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

10 µs

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

S-PDSO-G8

1

0.043 in (1.1 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.118 in (3 mm)

TL721P

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-7 V

1 mV

No

1

BIPOLAR

17 mA

-5.2 V

In-Line

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

Open-Emitter

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

0.386 in (9.81 mm)

LM2901IDR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

15 mV

-500 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

2.5 mA

5 V

Small Outline

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

0.341 in (8.65 mm)

LM2903DB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

8

SSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

15 mV

250 nA

Yes

2

1 mA

5 V

Small Outline, Shrink Pitch

Comparators

36 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.079 in (2 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

No

0.209 in (5.3 mm)

TLC374CDRG4

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

6.5 mV

600 pA

Yes

4

CMOS

600 μA

Tape And Reel

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP14,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

30 pA

650 ns

Open-Drain

0 °C (32 °F)

Nickel/Palladium/Gold

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

1

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

e4

260 °C (500 °F)

0.341 in (8.65 mm)

LT1016CJG

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

-7 V

3.5 mV

13 uA

No

1

BIPOLAR

35 mA

-5 V

5 V

±5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

7 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

10 uA

10 ns

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

0.378 in (9.6 mm)

LMC6772AIM/NOPB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

0 V

8 mV

0.4 pA

Yes

2

CMOS

20 μA

0 V

Tube

5 V

2.7/15 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

16 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

0.4 pA

4 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

1

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

e3

260 °C (500 °F)

0.193 in (4.9 mm)

5962-9555001NXD

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

10 mV

30 nA

Yes

4

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535 Class N

80 μA

Tape And Reel

5 V

4/16 V

Small Outline

SOP14,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 pA

2.5 µs

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Nickel/Palladium/Gold

Dual

R-CDSO-G14

1

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

Yes

e4

260 °C (500 °F)

0.341 in (8.65 mm)

5962-9096901M2A

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

-18 V

10 mV

30 nA

Yes

4

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

80 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)

LM139E/883

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

14

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

0 V

5 mV

-1 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

2 mA

0 V

Tube

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

1.3 µs

Open-Collector, Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-CQCC-N14

1

0.075 in (1.91 mm)

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

No

0.35 in (8.89 mm)

5962-01-349-5483

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

1.5 mV

No

BIPOLAR

6.5 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

25 nA

150 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T8

No

LM139AWGRQMLV

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

14

SOP

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

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)

LM311JG/P4

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

10 mV

No

BIPOLAR

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T8

TLC3702CPS

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

6.5 mV

600 pA

Yes

2

CMOS

40 μA

5 V

Small Outline

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

30 pA

2.7 µs

Push-Pull

0 °C (32 °F)

Nickel/Palladium/Gold

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

1

0.079 in (2 mm)

0.209 in (5.3 mm)

No

e4

260 °C (500 °F)

0.244 in (6.2 mm)

TLV7032DGKT

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

8

TSSOP

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

8 mV

Yes

1

5 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

Comparators

7 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

3 µs

Push-Pull

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

S-PDSO-G8

1

0.043 in (1.1 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.118 in (3 mm)

TLV2393Y

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Industrial

No Lead

8

DIE

Rectangular

5 mV

-250 nA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

1.5 mA

5 V

Uncased Chip

7 V

105 °C (221 °F)

400 ns

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Upper

R-XUUC-N8

No

TL710MJG/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

TLC372CY

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

No Lead

8

DIE

5 mV

Yes

2

CMOS

300 μA

5 V

Uncased Chip

18 V

70 °C (158 °F)

650 ns

Open-Drain

0 °C (32 °F)

Upper

X-XUUC-N8

No

UC161BJ

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Other

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

4

BIPOLAR

In-Line

DIP16,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

-25 °C (-13 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T16

No

SN52811J

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

TL720CJ

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-7 V

10 mV

150 uA

No

2

BIPOLAR

-6 V

12 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

14 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

40 ns

Open-Collector

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T14

No

TL811CNP3

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

No

BIPOLAR

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T14

TLC339MJ

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

0.77 in (19.56 mm)

TLC339CDBR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

14

SSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

6.5 mV

600 pA

Yes

4

CMOS

100 μA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline, Shrink Pitch

SSOP14,.3

Comparators

18 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

2.5 µs

Open-Drain

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

0.079 in (2 mm)

0.209 in (5.3 mm)

No

0.244 in (6.2 mm)

LM2901J/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

15 mV

No

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

2.5 mA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

1.3 µs

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

LT1016MLB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Wire

10

Round

Metal

3 mV

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

40 mA

-5 V

5 V

±5 V

Cylindrical

CAN10,.23

Comparators

125 °C (257 °F)

10 uA

10 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

O-MBCY-W10

No

LMV7231SQX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

No Lead

24

HVQCCN

Square

15 nA

Yes

1

3.3 V

Chip Carrier, Heat Sink/Slug, Very Thin Profile

Comparators

6 V

0.02 in (0.5 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

500 ns

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Quad

S-XQCC-N24

0.031 in (0.8 mm)

0.157 in (4 mm)

No

0.157 in (4 mm)

PLM2903BIPWR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

8

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

4 mV

25 nA

Yes

2

2.5 mA

Tape And Reel

5 V

Small Outline, Low Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP8,.25

Comparators

38 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

25 nA

1 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.047 in (1.2 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

LM2903JG4

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

15 mV

No

BIPOLAR

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T8

TL510CJ

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

LM206J

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Other

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

12,-3/-12 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

-25 °C (-13 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

No

PLM339LVPWR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

14

TSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

2 mV

5 pA

Yes

4

200 μA

Tape And Reel

Small Outline, Thin Profile

TSOP14,.25,25

Comparators

6 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

600 ns

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

0.047 in (1.2 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

0.197 in (5 mm)

TL720CJ4

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

LM139AWRLQMLV

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

SOP14,.4

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 nA

700 ns

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)

TL514CN

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

No

BIPOLAR

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T14

No

TL514MFK

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

3 mV

15 uA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

18 mA

-6 V

12 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 ns

Totem Pole

-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)

TLC354CDG4

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

6.5 mV

600 pA

Yes

4

CMOS

400 μA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP14,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

650 ns

Open-Drain

0 °C (32 °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)

TL336CJ

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

20

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

In-Line

DIP20,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T20

No

TLC3702CPWLE

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

6.5 mV

600 pA

Yes

2

CMOS

50 μA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP8,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

2.7 µs

Push-Pull

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.047 in (1.2 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

No

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

NE529A

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

No

BIPOLAR

5,±10 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T14

1

No

e0

TLV3402IP

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

0 V

4.4 mV

1.5 nA

No

2

1.28 μA

0 V

Tube

5 V

±1.35/±8/2.7/16 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

17 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 pA

175 µs

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Nickel/Palladium/Gold

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e4

0.386 in (9.81 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.