Overview
The LM211PW, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-speed voltage comparator that belongs to the LM211 series. This device is designed to operate over a wide range of power supply voltages, from a single 5-V supply to ±15-V supplies commonly used in operational amplifier and logic systems. The LM211PW is known for its fast response time, low input bias current, and the ability to drive loads such as lamps or relays, switching voltages up to 50 V at currents up to 50 mA. It is available in a TSSOP (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package) with an 8-pin configuration, making it suitable for various applications requiring compact and reliable comparator functionality.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Response Time (Low-to-High Level Output) | 115 ns | ns |
| Response Time (High-to-Low Level Output) | 165 ns | ns |
| Maximum Input Bias Current | 300 nA | nA |
| Maximum Input Offset Current | 70 nA | nA |
| Operating Temperature Range | −40°C to +85°C | °C |
| Supply Voltage Range | Single 5 V to ±15 V | V |
| Output Current Capability | Up to 50 mA | mA |
| Output Voltage Capability | Up to 50 V | V |
| Package Type | TSSOP (8-pin) |
Key Features
- Fast response time: 115 ns for low-to-high level output and 165 ns for high-to-low level output.
- Low input bias current: 300 nA and low input offset current: 70 nA.
- Operates from a single 5-V supply to ±15-V supplies.
- Output compatible with TTL, DTL, and MOS circuits.
- Can drive lamps or relays, switching voltages up to 50 V at currents up to 50 mA.
- Inputs and outputs can be isolated from system ground.
- Offset balancing and strobe capabilities available.
- Outputs can be wire-OR connected.
Applications
- Desktop PCs
- Body Control Modules
- White Goods
- Building Automation
- Oscillators
- Peak Detectors
- Level shifting in various electronic systems
- Zero-crossing detectors
Q & A
- What is the typical response time of the LM211PW?
The typical response time for the LM211PW is 115 ns for low-to-high level output and 165 ns for high-to-low level output.
- What is the maximum input bias current of the LM211PW?
The maximum input bias current is 300 nA.
- Can the LM211PW operate from a single 5-V supply?
- What is the output current capability of the LM211PW?
The output can drive currents up to 50 mA.
- Can the inputs and outputs of the LM211PW be isolated from system ground?
- What are the temperature ranges for the LM211PW?
The operating temperature range is −40°C to +85°C.
- What package type is the LM211PW available in?
The LM211PW is available in a TSSOP (8-pin) package.
- Can the LM211PW drive lamps or relays?
- What are some common applications of the LM211PW?
- Does the LM211PW have strobe capability?
