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LM2903DT

LM2903DT

STMicroelectronics
Comparator Standard (General Purpose) Open-Collector, Rail-to-Rail 8-SOIC
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Overview

The LM2903DT is a dual independent precision voltage comparator designed to operate from a single power supply over a wide range of voltages. It features an open-collector output stage that allows for level shifting and logic interfacing, making it a staple for industrial and automotive signal conditioning.

Why Choose This Part

This component offers high flexibility with a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 125 degrees Celsius and automotive qualification. Its low quiescent current of 0.4mA at 5V and dual-channel configuration in a compact SO-8 package provide a cost-effective solution for multi-channel sensing.

Applications

Limit Comparators
Used in monitoring circuits to detect when a sensor voltage exceeds or falls below a predefined threshold.
Zero-Crossing Detectors
Utilizing its 2V to 36V supply range to detect AC waveform transitions in power monitoring applications.
Level Shifting
Exploiting the open-collector output to interface low-voltage logic with higher-voltage peripheral circuits up to 36V.

Key Specifications

Type Standard (General Purpose)
Output Type Open-Collector, Rail-to-Rail
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Number of Elements 2
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC
Current - Output (Typ) 16mA @ 5V
Supplier Device Package 8-SOIC
Current - Quiescent (Max) 2.5mA
Current - Input Bias (Max) 0.25uA @ 5V
Voltage - Input Offset (Max) 7mV @ 5V
Voltage - Supply, Single/Dual (+/-) 2V ~ 36V, +/-1V ~ 18V

Getting Started

To use the LM2903DT, connect a pull-up resistor from the open-collector output to the desired logic level voltage. Ensure that the input common-mode voltage remains within the specified range, typically starting at ground even when operating from a single supply.

Also Consider

LM2903PT STMicroelectronics - Select this version if a TSSOP-8 package is required for high-density PCB layouts.
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