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LM339AN

TILM339AN

Texas Instruments
Comparator Standard (General Purpose) Open-Collector 14-PDIP
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Overview

The LM339AN is a quad general-purpose differential comparator designed to operate from a single power supply over a wide range of voltages from 2V to 30V. It features four independent voltage comparators in a 14-pin PDIP package, each with an open-collector output that allows for easy interfacing with various logic families. This component is a staple for analog signal processing where multiple threshold detections are required in a single footprint.

Why Choose This Part

The quad-channel configuration provides high functional density for complex monitoring circuits while maintaining low power consumption with a maximum quiescent current of 2.5mA. Its 14-PDIP through-hole package makes it ideal for rapid prototyping, breadboarding, and easy manual assembly in industrial or hobbyist environments.

Applications

Limit Comparators
Monitoring a signal against high and low voltage thresholds for window detection.
Zero-Crossing Detectors
Identifying the point where an AC signal crosses the ground reference for timing or synchronization.
Oscillators
Building simple square-wave or relaxation oscillators using minimal external RC components.
Logic Level Shifters
Utilizing the open-collector output to interface between different voltage domains such as 5V and 3.3V logic.

Key Specifications

Type Standard (General Purpose)
Output Type Open-Collector
Mounting Type Through Hole
Package / Case 14-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
Number of Elements 4
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 70degC
Current - Output (Typ) 20mA
Supplier Device Package 14-PDIP
Current - Quiescent (Max) 2.5mA
Current - Input Bias (Max) 0.25uA @ 5V
Voltage - Input Offset (Max) 3mV @ 30V
Voltage - Supply, Single/Dual (+/-) 2V ~ 30V, +/-1V ~ 15V

Getting Started

To use the LM339AN, ensure the open-collector outputs are connected to a pull-up resistor to the desired logic voltage level. Since it is a through-hole component, it can be directly inserted into a standard solderless breadboard for testing or mounted in a 14-pin DIP socket for easy replacement. For high-speed applications, keep input traces short to prevent oscillation, and always bypass the VCC pin with a 0.1uF ceramic capacitor to ground.

Also Consider

LM339N TITexas Instruments - Standard version of the quad comparator with similar electrical characteristics in the same 14-DIP package.
LM2901N TITexas Instruments - An alternative version designed for a wider industrial temperature range compared to the 0C to 70C range of the LM339AN.