LMV331ILT
Overview
The LMV331ILT is a single, general-purpose low-voltage comparator featuring an open-drain output stage in a space-saving SOT-23-5 package. Designed for 2.7V to 5V operations, it offers a cost-effective solution for signal monitoring and level detection in portable electronics. Its low current consumption and 550ns propagation delay make it suitable for battery-powered systems needing efficient response times.
Why Choose This Part
The LMV331ILT provides high ESD tolerance of 2 kV HBM and 200 V MM, ensuring robustness during assembly and field use. Its open-drain output simplifies level shifting, allowing the device to interface with different logic voltage levels up to 5.5V regardless of the comparator VCC.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
To implement this part, provide a pull-up resistor on the output pin to the desired logic voltage level, as the open-drain stage cannot drive high on its own. Ensure a decoupling capacitor is placed close to the VCC pin (pin 5) to minimize switching noise during high-speed transitions. For prototyping, use a SOT-23-5 breakout board to interface with standard breadboards.
LMV331 Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Output Type | Package | Current - Output (Typ) | Propagation Delay (Max) | Voltage - Supply, Single/Dual (+/-) | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMV331ILT (this part) | Open-Drain | SC-74A, SOT-753 | 93mA | 550ns | 2.7V | 3,390 |
| LMV331IDCKR (Texas Instruments) | Open-Collector | TSSOP-5 | 84mA | 600ns | 2.7V | 51,910 |



