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LM2901PWR

TILM2901PWR

Texas Instruments
Comparator Standard (General Purpose) Open-Collector 14-TSSOP
Active172,813 in stock

Overview

The LM2901PWR is a quadruple independent precision voltage comparator designed to operate from a single power supply over a wide range of voltages. This device features four open-collector outputs, allowing for easy level shifting and wired-OR logic configurations in complex timing or level-detection circuits. It is engineered for stable operation across a broad temperature range of -40C to 125C, making it suitable for both industrial and consumer environments.

Why Choose This Part

The LM2901PWR offers high versatility with a wide supply range of 5V to 36V and a low quiescent current of 0.8mA at 5V. Its 14-TSSOP package provides a compact footprint for high-density boards while maintaining four independent channels, and the open-collector outputs support sink currents up to 21mA for driving LEDs or relays directly.

Applications

Limit Comparators
Monitoring voltage rails to ensure they remain within a specific window using the four integrated elements.
Oscillators and Multivibrators
Creating square wave generators or pulse-width modulation (PWM) signals in basic control circuits.
Level Translators
Interfacing between different logic families by using the open-collector output with an external pull-up resistor.
Analog-to-Digital Interfacing
Simple threshold detection for sensor outputs to trigger digital interrupts on a microcontroller.

Key Specifications

Type Standard (General Purpose)
Output Type Open-Collector
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 14-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
Number of Elements 4
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC
Current - Output (Typ) 20mA
Supplier Device Package 14-TSSOP
Current - Quiescent (Max) 2.5mA
Current - Input Bias (Max) 0.25uA @ 5V
Voltage - Input Offset (Max) 7mV @ 30V
Voltage - Supply, Single/Dual (+/-) 2V ~ 30V, +/-1V ~ 15V

Getting Started

To evaluate this component, integrate it into a breadboard using a TSSOP-to-DIP adapter or use a generic operational amplifier evaluation module that supports 14-pin TSSOP footprints. Ensure a pull-up resistor is connected to the output pin to observe logic transitions, as the open-collector architecture cannot drive a high signal on its own.

LM2901 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Output Type Package Temp Range Current - Output (Typ) Voltage - Input Offset (Max) Voltage - Supply, Single/Dual (+/-) Stock
LM2901PWR (this part) Open-Collector TSSOP-14 -40degC ~ 125degC 20mA 7mV 2V 172,813
LM2901DR Open-Collector SOIC-14 -40degC ~ 125degC 20mA 7mV 2V 15,658
LM2901PT (STMicroelectronics) CMOS, DTL, ECL, MO.. TSSOP-14 -40degC ~ 125degC 16mA 7mV 2V 37,040
LM2901N/NOPB Open-Collector DIP-14 -40degC ~ 85degC 16mA 7mV 2V 2,985
LM2901N Open-Collector DIP-14 -40degC ~ 125degC 20mA 7mV 2V 3,613
LM2901QPWRQ1 Open-Collector TSSOP-14 -40degC ~ 125degC 20mA 7mV 2V 4,750
Also available as: LM2901D/NOPB
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