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LM339N in LMx39/2901 Comparators Family

The LM339N is a member of the industry-standard LMx39/2901 family, consisting of four independent voltage comparators designed to operate from a single power supply over a wide range of voltages. Originally pioneered by National Semiconductor and now produced by Texas Instruments and others, these devices feature a common-mode input voltage range that includes ground. They are primarily used for level detection, low-level sensing, and analog-to-digital conversion in industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics where precision and reliability are critical.

Variants in This Sub-Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants.

Part Number Temp Range Current - Output (Typ) Voltage - Input Offset (Max) Voltage - Supply, Single/Dual (+/-) Stock
LM339N (Texas Instruments) 0degC ~ 70degC 20mA 5mV 2V 31,301
LM339N/NOPB (Texas Instruments) -25degC ~ 85degC 16mA 5mV 2V 18,468

Variants within the LM339 sub-family primarily differ by package type and temperature qualification. The 'N' suffix specifically denotes the 14-pin Plastic Dual In-Line Package (PDIP), which is preferred for through-hole assembly and prototyping. Other variants like the LM339D use SOIC packaging for surface-mount applications. Additionally, automotive-grade versions (LM339-Q1) offer AEC-Q100 qualification and extended operating temperature ranges compared to standard commercial or industrial grades.

Other LMx39/2901 Comparators Sub-families

LM2901 (12) LM339N/ (0)

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