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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

PTLV9032QDRQ1

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

1.5 mV

5 pA

Yes

2

AEC-Q100

60 μA

Tape And Reel

5 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

6 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

100 ns

Push-Pull

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.153 in (3.895 mm)

0.193 in (4.905 mm)

TL311AN

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

No

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

250 pA

165 ns

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T14

No

LPV7215MFX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

5

LSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

0 V

3.2 mV

Yes

1

BICMOS

0 V

2.7 V

Small Outline, Low Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSOP5/6,.11,37

Comparators

6 V

0.037 in (0.95 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

15 µs

Push-Pull

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G5

1

0.048 in (1.22 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

No

e0

40

260 °C (500 °F)

0.114 in (2.9 mm)

LM193AJ-MLS

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

0 V

4 mV

300 nA

No

2

BIPOLAR

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)

Dual

R-GDIP-T8

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

0.386 in (9.8 mm)

TL506CN3

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

TLV1391CDBVRE4

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

5

LSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

9 mV

-400 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

150 μA

3 V

3/5 V

Small Outline, Low Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSOP5/6,.11,37

Comparators

7 V

0.037 in (0.95 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

250 nA

700 ns

Open-Collector

0 °C (32 °F)

Nickel Palladium Gold

Dual

R-PDSO-G5

1

0.057 in (1.45 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

No

e4

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.114 in (2.9 mm)

LM106W/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

14

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic

Yes

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

12,-3/-12 V

Flatpack

FL14,.3

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDFP-F14

No

LM139W/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

14

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic

9 mV

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

2 mA

5 V

5 V

Flatpack

FL14,.3

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.3 µs

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDFP-F14

No

LM319AMX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-18 V

10 mV

1 uA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

12.5 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

Small Outline

SOP14,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

500 nA

80 ns

Open-Collector

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

1

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

e0

20 s

235 °C (455 °F)

0.341 in (8.65 mm)

PLM2903BWDSGRQ1

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

No Lead

8

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

2.5 mV

25 nA

Yes

2

AEC-Q100

800 μA

Tape And Reel

5 V

Comparators

36 V

125 °C (257 °F)

25 nA

1 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

S-PDSO-N8

LM206D

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Other

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

BIPOLAR

12,-3/-12 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

-25 °C (-13 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

No

LM311J4

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

10 mV

No

BIPOLAR

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

5962-9471101NXX

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Comparators

No

SN52810Z

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

14

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic

Yes

BIPOLAR

Flatpack

FL14,.3

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDFP-F14

No

TLV3404CPWG4

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

14

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

0 V

4.4 mV

1.5 nA

Yes

4

950 nA

0 V

2.7 V

±1.25/±8/2.5/16 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP14,.25

Comparators

17 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

250 pA

175 µs

Open-Drain

0 °C (32 °F)

Nickel Palladium Gold

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

1

0.047 in (1.2 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

No

e4

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.197 in (5 mm)

LM6511MWA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Industrial

No Lead

DIE

5 mV

130 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

2.7 V

Uncased Chip

Comparators

36 V

85 °C (185 °F)

180 ns

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Upper

X-XUUC-N

No

TLC393P-M

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

No

2

CMOS

5 V

In-Line

Comparators

18 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

2.5 µs

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)

LMV331DCKRLR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

5

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

7 mV

400 nA

Yes

1

2.7 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP5/6,.08

5.5 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

400 ns

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G5

0.043 in (1.1 mm)

0.049 in (1.25 mm)

No

0.079 in (2 mm)

TLV9034PWR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

14

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

2 mV

Yes

4

140 μA

Tape And Reel, 13 Inch

5 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP14,.25

Comparators

6 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

115 ns

Push-Pull

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Nickel Palladium Gold

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

1

0.047 in (1.2 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

e4

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.197 in (5 mm)

TLV3494AIPWR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

14

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

15 mV

10 pA

Yes

4

CMOS

4.8 μA

Tape And Reel

5 V

2/5 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP14,.25

Comparators

5.5 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

10 pA

12 µs

Push-Pull

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Nickel/Palladium/Gold

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

2

0.047 in (1.2 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

No

e4

260 °C (500 °F)

0.197 in (5 mm)

TLV3404CD

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

0 V

4.4 mV

1.5 nA

Yes

4

2.56 μA

0 V

Tube

2.7 V

±1.25/±8/2.5/16 V

Small Outline

SOP14,.25

Comparators

17 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

100 pA

175 µs

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)

TLC393QD

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

30 nA

Yes

2

CMOS

90 μA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 nA

2.5 µs

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

0.193 in (4.9 mm)

TLC354MD

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

20 nA

Yes

4

CMOS

400 μA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP14,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

20 nA

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)

LM2901VQDRQ1

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

15 mV

-500 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

AEC-Q100

2.5 mA

Tape And Reel

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP14,.25

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-250 nA

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °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)

LM239AW

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Other

Flat

14

DFP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

4 mV

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

2 mA

5 V

5 V

Flatpack

FL14,.3

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

1.3 µs

-25 °C (-13 °F)

Dual

R-PDFP-F14

No

LM193FH

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic

9 mV

Yes

BIPOLAR

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-XQCC-N20

No

LP239DR

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Other

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

9 mV

40 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

100 μA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP14,.25

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

25 nA

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-25 °C (-13 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

0.341 in (8.65 mm)

TLC339MFK

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

QCCN

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

10 mV

30 nA

Yes

4

CMOS

175 μA

5 V

5 V

Chip Carrier

LCC20,.35SQ

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

30 nA

2.5 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)

5962-01-069-3883

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

4 mV

No

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

-15 V

15 V

±15 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

LT1011MLB

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Wire

8

Round

Metal

3 mV

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

6.5 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

Cylindrical

CAN8,.2

Comparators

125 °C (257 °F)

50 nA

150 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

O-MBCY-W8

No

TL810MU

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic

Yes

BIPOLAR

Flatpack

FL10,.3

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDFP-F10

No

TLV1391IDBVTG4

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

5

LSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

9 mV

-400 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

175 μA

3 V

3/5 V

Small Outline, Low Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSOP5/6,.11,37

Comparators

7 V

0.037 in (0.95 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

250 nA

700 ns

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Nickel Palladium Gold

Dual

R-PDSO-G5

1

0.057 in (1.45 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

No

e4

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.114 in (2.9 mm)

UA711CN3

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

No

2

BIPOLAR

12,-6 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T14

5962-8765903CA

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

10 mV

No

4

CMOS

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

800 μA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

20 nA

650 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T14

Yes

5962-01-113-3296

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

14

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic

Yes

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

12,-3/-12 V

Flatpack

FL14,.3

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDFP-F14

No

TLV3702CDRG4

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

7 mV

Yes

CMOS

2 μA

±1.25/±8/2.5/16 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

250 pA

240 µs

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

No

LM139AW/883

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Flat

14

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

0 V

2 mV

-1 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

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)

TLV7021DCKT

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

5

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

8 mV

5 pA

Yes

1

10 μA

1.8 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

Comparators

6 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

5 pA

310 ns

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Nickel/Palladium/Gold

Dual

R-PDSO-G5

2

0.043 in (1.1 mm)

0.049 in (1.25 mm)

e4

260 °C (500 °F)

0.079 in (2 mm)

TLC354CPWG4

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

14

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

6.5 mV

600 pA

Yes

4

CMOS

400 μA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP14,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

600 pA

650 ns

Open-Drain

0 °C (32 °F)

Nickel Palladium Gold

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

1

0.047 in (1.2 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

No

e4

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.197 in (5 mm)

TLC393CDG4

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

6.5 mV

600 pA

Yes

2

CMOS

50 μA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

600 pA

2.5 µs

Open-Drain

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)

TL331MJG

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

5/30 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

TLV3401QDBVT

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)

TL311AJG

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

10 mV

No

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

250 pA

165 ns

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T8

No

LP2901DRG4Q1

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

9 mV

40 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

AEC-Q100

5 V

Small Outline

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

85 °C (185 °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)

0.341 in (8.65 mm)

5962-01-097-0554

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

LP311DE4

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-18 V

10 mV

150 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

100 nA

1.2 µs

Open-Collector, Open-Emitter

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)

TL331MJG/883B

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

No

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883 Class B (Modified)

5/30 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

TL393ID

Texas Instruments

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

9 mV

-400 nA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

1.2 mA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

7 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

105 °C (221 °F)

250 nA

650 ns

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.154 in (3.9 mm)

No

0.193 in (4.9 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.