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TLV3201AIDCKR

TITLV3201AIDCKR

Texas Instruments
Comparator Standard (General Purpose) Push-Pull SC-70-5
Active3,980 in stock

Overview

The TLV3201AIDCKR is a high-speed, single-channel comparator designed for low-power applications requiring fast response times. It features a push-pull output stage and internal hysteresis to ensure stable switching even with slow-moving input signals. Operating from a supply range of 2.7V to 5.5V, it is well-suited for battery-powered systems where board space is at a premium.

Why Choose This Part

This comparator offers an excellent balance of speed and efficiency, consuming only 40uA per channel while maintaining a 40ns propagation delay. The rail-to-rail input common-mode range allows for versatile signal monitoring across the entire supply voltage. Its internal 1.2mV hysteresis provides immunity against noise-induced multiple transitions without the need for external components.

Applications

Threshold Detectors
Used in power monitoring and battery management to trigger alerts when voltage levels cross a set reference.
Zero-Crossing Detectors
Utilizes the high-speed 40ns response time for precise timing in phase detection and frequency measurement.
Window Comparators
Pairs with another unit to monitor if a signal stays within a specific voltage range in industrial sensing.
Clock Recovery
Squares up distorted digital signals in high-speed communication lines.

Key Specifications

Type Standard (General Purpose)
Hysteresis 1.2mV
Output Type Push-Pull
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 5-TSSOP, SC-70-5, SOT-353
CMRR, PSRR (Typ) 70dB CMRR, 85dB PSRR
Number of Elements 1
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC
Propagation Delay (Max) 50ns
Supplier Device Package SC-70-5
Current - Quiescent (Max) 40uA
Current - Input Bias (Max) 0.005uA @ 5V
Voltage - Input Offset (Max) 1mV @ 5V
Voltage - Supply, Single/Dual (+/-) 2.7V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

To evaluate this part, use a standard SC-70-5 breakout board for breadboarding or prototype PCB assembly. Ensure a 0.1uF ceramic bypass capacitor is placed as close to the V+ pin as possible to minimize power supply noise. For high-speed operation, keep trace lengths short at the output to reduce capacitive loading which can degrade the propagation delay.

Also Consider

MCP6561T-E/OT MCHPMicrochip Technology - Alternative low-power push-pull comparator with a 56ns delay and operation down to 1.8V.
MAX9031AXK+T Maxim Integrated - Comparable 188ns low-power comparator in an SC70-5 package for less timing-critical applications.