LM393A
36V Low Power Dual Differential Comparators
Features
Wide Single-supply Voltage Range or Dual
Supplies: +2.5 V to +36 V or ±1.25 V to ±18 V
Very Low Supply Current (150 μA/ch) Independent
of Supply Voltage(0.75 mW/comparator at +5 V)
Low Input Bias Current:4 nA typ.
Low Offset Voltage: ± 3.0 mV Max
Input Common-mode Voltage Range Includes
Ground
Internal Differential Input Voltage Range Equal to
The Supply Voltage
TTL, DTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS compatible Outputs
ESD Clamps on the Inputs Increase the
Ruggedness of the Device Without Affecting
Performance
Low Output Saturation
–40°C to 125°C Operation Range
ESD Rating:
Robust 4KV – HBM, 2KV – CDM
High Performance Drop-In Compatible With 339,
Description
The devices in this series consist of dual/quad
independent single or dual supply voltage comparators
on a single monolithic substrate. The common mode
input voltage range includes ground even when operated
from a single supply, and the low power supply current
drain makes these comparators suitable for battery
operation. These types were designed to directly
interface with TTL and CMOS, Current drain is
independent of the supply voltage. The outputs can be
connected to other open-collector outputs to achieve
wired-AND relationships.
The LM393A is dual channel version available in 8-pin
SOP package. All devices are specified for the
temperature range of –40°C to +125°C.
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339, 393, 2901 Series Product
Applications
High-speed Line or Digital Line Receivers
High Speed Sampling Circuits
Peak and Zero-crossing Detectors
Threshold Detectors/Discriminators
Sensing at Ground or Supply Line
Pin Configuration (Top View)
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Order Information
Model
Name
Order Number
Package
MSL
Level
Transport Media,
Quantity
Marking Information
LM393A
LM393A-SR
8-Pin SOP
3
Tape and Reel, 4,000
393A
LM393A
LM393A-DFGR
8-Pin DFN
3
Tape and Reel, 3,000
93A
LM393A
LM393A-TSR
8-Pin TSSOP
3
Tape and Reel, 3,000
393A
Thermal Information
Package
RθJA
RθJC
Unit
8-Pin SOP
112.40
64.12
℃/W
8-Pin DFN
103
55
℃/W
8-Pin TSSOP
152.5
51
℃/W
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Note 1
Supply Voltage: V+ – V–......................................42V
–
+
Input Voltage............................. V – 0.3 to V + 0.3
Operating Temperature Range.........–40°C to 125°C
Maximum Junction Temperature................... 150°C
Note 2...........................±20mA
Storage Temperature Range.......... –65°C to 150°C
Output Current: OUT..................................... ±20mA
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) ......... 260°C
Input Current: +IN, –IN,
Output Short-Circuit Duration Note 3….............. Infinite
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device reliability and lifetime.
Note 2: The inputs are protected by ESD protection diodes to each power supply. If the input extends more than 500mV beyond the power supply,
the input current should be limited to less than 10mA.
Note 3: A heat sink may be required to keep the junction temperature below the absolute maximum. This depends on the power supply voltage
and how many amplifiers are shorted. Thermal resistance varies with the amount of PC board metal connected to the package. The specified
values are for short traces connected to the leads.
ESD, Electrostatic Discharge Protection
Symbol
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Parameter
Condition
Minimum
Level
Unit
2
LM393A
36V Low Power Dual Differential Comparators
HBM
Human Body Model ESD
ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
4
kV
CDM
Charged Device Model ESD
ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-002
2
kV
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Electrical Characteristics
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range(-40°C ~ +125°C), otherwise specifications are
at TA = 27°C. VDD = +5V, VIN+ = VDD, VIN- = 1.4V, RPU=10kΩ, CL =15pF.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
VDD
Supply Voltage
VOS
Input Offset Voltage Note 1
VCC = 5 V to MAX, VIC = VICR(min), VO =
1.4V, -40°C ~ +125°C
IB
Input Bias Current
Vo=1.4V
4
nA
Ios
Input offset Current
Vo=1.4V
1
nA
CIN
Input Capacitance
Differential
Common Mode
2.5
5
pF
VCM
Common-mode Input Voltage
Range
AVD
Large-signal Differential-voltage
Amplification
CONDITIONS
MIN
●
2.5
●
-6
25°C
-40°C ~ +125°C
●
VCC = 15 V, VO = 1.4 V to 11.4 V,
V
+6
mV
0
VDD-2
V
400
V/mV
200
nA
7
μA
400
mV
500
mV
High-level Output Current
●
250
Low-Level Output Voltage
IOL = 4mA, VID = −1V
●
IOL
Low-level Output Current
IQ
Quiescent Current per
Comparator
tRT
36
V
25
VOH = 36 V, VID = 1 V
VOL
UNITS
VDD-1.5
VOH = 5 V, VID = 1 V
IOH
±0.6
MAX
0
50
RL ≥ 15 kΩ to VCC
TYP
Response time
VOL = 1.5 V, VID = −1 V
10
mA
VCC = 5 V
150
300
μA
VCC = 36 V
150
300
μA
RL connected to 5
V through 5.1 kΩ,
CL = 15 pF, See
Note 3
100-mV input step
with 5-mV overdrive
2
μs
TTL-level input step
0.5
Note 1: The input offset voltage is the average of the input-referred trip points.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
VS = +5V, VCM = 0V, RL = Open, unless otherwise specified.
Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage
Response Time for Various Input Overdrives – Positive
(Dual channel)
Transition
6
240
5
180
4
150
3
Vout(V)
Supply Current(uA)
210
120
90
1
‐40°C
60
25°C
30
2
Vov=5mV
Vov=20mV
Vov=100mV
0
125°C
-1
0
3
8
13
18
23
0
28
1
2
3
4
5
Time(us)
Supply Voltage(V)
Response Time For Various Input Overdrives
Negative Output Swing vs. Sink Current
- Negative Transition
6
6
5
5
Vov=5mV
Vov=20mV
Vov=100mV
4
Vdrop(V)
Vout(V)
3
4
2
1
3
2
T=‐40°C
T=25°C
T=125°C
1
0
-1
0
1
2
3
Time(us)
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4
5
0
0
10
20
30
40
Isink(mA)
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36V Low Power Dual Differential Comparators
Block Diagram
Block Diagram
Response Time Test Circuit
Pin Functions
–IN: Inverting Input of the Comparator. Voltage range of this pin can go from V– to V+ - 1.5V.
+IN: Non-Inverting Input of Comparator. This pin has the same voltage range as –IN.
V+ (VDD): Positive Power Supply. Typically the voltage is from 2.5V to 36V. Split supplies are possible as long as the
voltage between V+ and V– is between 2.5V and 36V. A bypass capacitor of 0.1μF as close to the part as possible
should be used between power supply pins or between supply pins and ground.
V– (VSS): Negative Power Supply. It is normally tied to ground. It can also be tied to a voltage other than ground as
long as the voltage between V+ and V– is from 2.5V to 36V. If it is not connected to ground, bypass it with a capacitor
of 0.1μF as close to the part as possible.
OUT: Comparator Output. The voltage range extends to within millivolts of each supply rail.
Operation
The LM393A family single-supply comparators feature high speed, and low power. Input signal range extends beyond
the negative and positive power supplies. The output can even extend all the way to the negative supply. The input
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stage is active over different ranges of common mode input voltage. Rail-to-rail input voltage range and low-voltage
single-supply operation make these devices ideal for portable equipment.
Applications Information
Inputs
The LM393A comparator family uses CMOS transistors at the input which prevent phase inversion when the input
pins exceed the supply voltages. Figure 1 shows an input voltage exceeding both supplies with no resulting phase
inversion.
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Input Voltage
Vout Voltage (mV)
4
2
0
VDD =5V
Output Voltage
-2
Time (100μs/div)
Figure 1. Comparator Response to Input Voltage
The electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection input structure of two back-to-back diodes and 1kΩ series resistors are
used to limit the differential input voltage applied to the precision input of the comparator by clamping input voltages
that exceed supply voltages, as shown in Figure 2. Large differential voltages exceeding the supply voltage should be
avoided to prevent damage to the input stage.
+In
-In
1KΩ
1KΩ
Core
Chip
Figure 2. Equivalent Input Structure
External Hysteresis
Greater flexibility in selecting hysteresis is achieved by using external resistors. Hysteresis reduces output chattering
when one input is slowly moving past the other. It also helps in systems where it is best not to cycle between high and
low states too frequently (e.g., air conditioner thermostatic control). Output chatter also increases the dynamic supply
current.
Non-Inverting Comparator with Hysteresis
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A non-inverting comparator with hysteresis requires a two-resistor network, as shown in Figure 3 and a voltage
reference (Vr) at the inverting input.
Figure 3. Non-Inverting Configuration with Hysteresis
When Vi is low, the output is also low. For the output to switch from low to high, Vi must rise up to Vtr. When Vi is
high, the output is also high. In order for the comparator to switch back to a low state, Vi must equal Vtf before the
non-inverting input V+ is again equal to Vr.
Vr
R2
R1 R 2
Vtr
Vr (VDD Vtf )
Vtr
Vtf
R1 R 2
R2
R1 R 2
R2
R1
R1 R 2
Vtf
Vr
R1
Vr
R2
R1
Vhyst Vtr Vtf
R2
VDD
VDD
Inverting Comparator with Hysteresis
The inverting comparator with hysteresis requires a three-resistor network that is referenced to the comparator supply
voltage (VDD), as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Inverting Configuration with Hysteresis
When Vi is greater than V+, the output voltage is low. In this case, the three network resistors can be presented as
paralleled resistor R2 || R3 in series with R1. When Vi at the inverting input is less than V+, the output voltage is high.
The three network resistors can be represented as R1 ||R3 in series with R2.
Vtr
Vtf
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R2
R1 || R3 R 2
R 2 || R3
R 2 || R3 R1
VDD
VDD
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Vhyst Vtr Vtf
R1 || R 2
R1 || R 2 R3
VDD
Low Input Bias Current
The LM393A family is a CMOS comparator family and features very low input bias current in pA range. The low input
bias current allows the comparators to be used in applications with high resistance sources. Care must be taken to
minimize PCB Surface Leakage. See below section on “PCB Surface Leakage” for more details.
PCB Surface Leakage
In applications where low input bias current is critical, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) surface leakage effects need to be
considered. Surface leakage is caused by humidity, dust or other contamination on the board. Under low humidity
conditions, a typical resistance between nearby traces is 1012Ω. A 5V difference would cause 5pA of current to flow,
which is greater than the LM393A’s input bias current at +27°C (±6pA, typical). It is recommended to use multi-layer
PCB layout and route the comparator’s -IN and +IN signal under the PCB surface.
The effective way to reduce surface leakage is to use a guard ring around sensitive pins (or traces). The guard ring is
biased at the same voltage as the sensitive pin. An example of this type of layout is shown in Figure 5 for Inverting
configuration application.
1. For Non-Inverting Configuration:
a) Connect the non-inverting pin (VIN+) to the input with a wire that does not touch the PCB surface.
b) Connect the guard ring to the inverting input pin (VIN–). This biases the guard ring to the same reference as the comparator.
2. For Inverting Configuration:
a) Connect the guard ring to the non-inverting input pin (VIN+). This biases the guard ring to the same reference voltage as the
comparator (e.g., VDD/2 or ground).
b) Connect the inverting pin (VIN–) to the input with a wire that does not touch the PCB surface.
Figure 5. Example Guard Ring Layout for Inverting Comparator
Ground Sensing and Rail to Rail Output
The LM393A family implements a rail-to-rail topology that is capable of swinging to within 10mV of either rail. Since
the inputs can go 300mV beyond either rail, the comparator can easily perform ‘true ground’ sensing.
The maximum output current is a function of total supply voltage. As the supply voltage of the comparator increases,
the output current capability also increases. Attention must be paid to keep the junction temperature of the IC below
150°C when the output is in continuous short-circuit condition. The output of the amplifier has reverse-biased ESD
diodes connected to each supply. The output should not be forced more than 0.5V beyond either supply, otherwise
current will flow through these diodes.
ESD
The LM393A family has reverse-biased ESD protection diodes on all inputs and output. Input and output pins can not
be biased more than 300mV beyond either supply rail.
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Power Supply Layout and Bypass
The LM393A family’s power supply pin should have a local bypass capacitor (i.e., 0.01μF to 0.1μF) within 2mm for
good high frequency performance. It can also use a bulk capacitor (i.e., 1μF or larger) within 100mm to provide large,
slow currents. This bulk capacitor can be shared with other analog parts.
Good ground layout improves performance by decreasing the amount of stray capacitance and noise at the
comparator’s inputs and outputs. To decrease stray capacitance, minimize PCB lengths and resistor leads, and place
external components as close to the comparator’ pins as possible.
Proper Board Layout
The LM393A family is a series of fast-switching, high-speed comparator and requires high-speed layout
considerations. For best results, the following layout guidelines should be followed:
1.
Use a printed circuit board (PCB) with a good, unbroken low-inductance ground plane.
2.
Place a decoupling capacitor (0.1μF ceramic, surface-mount capacitor) as close as possible to supply.
3.
On the inputs and the output, keep lead lengths as short as possible to avoid unwanted parasitic feedback
around the comparator. Keep inputs away from the output.
4.
Solder the device directly to the PCB rather than using a socket.
5.
For slow-moving input signals, take care to prevent parasitic feedback. A small capacitor (1000 pF or less) placed
between the inputs can help eliminate oscillations in the transition region. This capacitor causes some
degradation to propagation delay when the impedance is low. The topside ground plane should be placed
between the output and inputs.
6.
The ground pin ground trace should run under the device up to the bypass capacitor, thus shielding the inputs
from the outputs.
Typical Applications
IR Receiver
The LM393A is an ideal candidate to be used as an infrared receiver shown in Figure 6. The infrared photo diode
creates a current relative to the amount of infrared light present. The current creates a voltage across RD. When this
voltage level cross the voltage applied by the voltage divider to the inverting input, the output transitions. Optional Ro
provides additional hysteresis for noise immunity.
Figure 6. IR Receiver
Relaxation Oscillator
A relaxation oscillator using LM393A is shown in Figure 7. Resistors R1 and R2 set the bias point at the comparator's
inverting input. The period of oscillator is set by the time constant of R4 and C1. The maximum frequency is limited by
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the large signal propagation delay of the comparator. LM393A’s low propagation delay guarantees the high frequency
oscillation.
If the inverted input (VC1) is lower than the non-inverting input (VA), the output is high which charges C1 through R4
until VC1 is equal to VA. The value of VA at this point is
VA1
VDD R 2
R 1 || R 3 R 2
At this point the comparator switches pulling down the output to the negative rail. The value of VA at this point is
VA2
VDD R 2 || R 3
R 1 R 2 || R 3
If R1=R2=R3, then VA1=2VDD /3, and VA2= VDD/3
The capacitor C1 now discharges through R4, and the voltage VC decreases till it is equal to VA2, at which point the
comparator switches again, bringing it back to the initial stage. The time period is equal to twice the time it takes to
discharge C1 from 2VDD/3 to VDD/3. Hence the frequency is:
Freq
1
2 ln2 R 4 C1
Figure 7. Relaxation Oscillator
Windowed Comparator
Figure 8 shows one approach to designing a windowed comparator using a single LM393A chip. Choose different
thresholds by changing the values of R1, R2, and R3. OutA provides an active-low undervoltage indication, and OutB
gives an active-low overvoltage indication. ANDing the two outputs provides an active-high, power-good signal. When
input voltage Vi reaches the overvoltage threshold VOH, the OutB gets low. Once Vi falls to the undervoltage threshold
VUH, the OutA gets low. When VUH