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MAX9032AKA+T

ADIMAX9032AKA+T

Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
Comparator Standard (General Purpose) Push-Pull, Rail-to-Rail SOT-23-8
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Overview

The MAX9032AKA+T is a dual-channel, general-purpose comparator designed for low-voltage systems requiring high precision and low power consumption. It features a push-pull output stage that swings rail-to-rail, making it ideal for interfacing directly with digital logic and microcontrollers without needing external pull-up resistors.

Why Choose This Part

This comparator offers a high 100dB CMRR and PSRR, ensuring stable performance even in electrically noisy environments. The internal 4mV hysteresis prevents multiple output transitions due to input noise, while the lack of phase reversal for overdriven inputs ensures reliable behavior in real-world signal conditions.

Applications

Battery-Powered Portable Systems
Utilizes the low 35uA per comparator supply current to extend battery life in handheld devices.
Sensor Signal Detection
Ideal for threshold detection in low-voltage sensor circuits where 4mV of internal hysteresis provides noise immunity.
Mobile Communications
Provides fast 188ns propagation delay for signal monitoring in power-sensitive radio applications.
Photodiode Preamp
Effective for converting low-level analog light sensor signals into clean digital pulses.

Key Specifications

Type Standard (General Purpose)
Hysteresis 4mV
Output Type Push-Pull, Rail-to-Rail
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case SOT-23-8
CMRR, PSRR (Typ) 100dB CMRR, 100dB PSRR
Number of Elements 2
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC
Propagation Delay (Max) 228ns
Supplier Device Package SOT-23-8
Current - Quiescent (Max) 55uA
Current - Input Bias (Max) 0.008uA @ 5V
Voltage - Input Offset (Max) 1mV @ 5V
Voltage - Supply, Single/Dual (+/-) 2.5V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

To integrate the MAX9032AKA+T, ensure your supply voltage is between 2.5V and 5.5V. Place a 0.1uF ceramic bypass capacitor close to the VDD pin to minimize high-frequency noise. For rapid prototyping, use a SOT-23-8 to DIP adapter board to evaluate the comparator on a standard breadboard.