LM2901

Low power quad voltage comparator

Features
■ Wide single supply voltage range or dual
supplies for all devices: +2V to +36V or ±1V to N
±18V DIP14
■ Very low supply current (1.1mA) independent (Plastic package)
of supply voltage (1.4mW/comparator at +5V)
■ Low input bias current: 25nA typ.
■ Low input offset current: ±5nA typ. D
SO-14
■ Input common-mode voltage range includes (Plastic micropackage)
negative rail
■ Low output saturation voltage:
250mV typ. (IO = 4mA)
P
■ Differential input voltage range equal to the TSSOP14
supply voltage (Thin shrink small outline package)
■ TTL, DTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS compatible
outputs Pin connections (top view)

Description Output 2 1 14 Output 3

Output 1 2 13 Output 4
This device consists of four independent precision V + -
CC 3 12 V
CC
voltage comparators. All these comparators are
Inverting input 1 4 11 Non-inverting input 4
designed specifically to operate from a single
Non-inverting input 1 5 10 Inverting input 4
supply over a wide range of voltages. Operation
Inverting input 2
from split power supplies is also possible. 6 9 Non-inverting input 3

Non-inverting input 2 7 8 Inverting input 3

These comparators also have a unique
characteristic in that the input common-mode
voltage range includes the negative rail even
though operated from a single power supply
voltage.

December 2007 Rev 5 1/13

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Schematic diagram LM2901

1 Schematic diagram

Figure 1. Schematic diagram (1/4 LM2901)

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LM2901 Absolute maximum ratings and operating conditions

2 Absolute maximum ratings and operating conditions

Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

VCC Supply voltage ±18 to 36 V

Vid Differential input voltage ±36 V
Vin Input voltage -0.3 to +36 V
Output short-circuit to ground (1)

Thermal resistance junction to ambient(2)

DIP14 80
Rthja °C/W
SO-14 105
TSSOP14 100

Thermal resistance junction to case(2)

DIP14 33
Rthjc
SO-14 31
TSSOP14 32
Tj Maximum junction temperature +150 °C
Tstg Storage temperature range -65 to +150 °C
(3)
HBM: human body model 500 V
ESD MM: machine model(4) 100 V
(5)
CDM: charged device model 1500 V
+
1. Short-circuits from the output to VCC can cause excessive heating and eventual destruction. The
maximum output current is approximately 20mA, independent of the magnitude of VCC+ .
2. Short-circuits can cause excessive heating. Destructive dissipation can result from simultaneous short-
circuits on all amplifiers. All values are typical.
3. Human body model: A 100pF capacitor is charged to the specified voltage, then discharged through a
1.5kΩ resistor between two pins of the device. This is done for all couples of connected pin combinations
while the other pins are floating.
4. Machine model: A 200pF capacitor is charged to the specified voltage, then discharged directly between
two pins of the device with no external series resistor (internal resistor < 5Ω). This is done for all couples of
connected pin combinations while the other pins are floating.
5. Charged device model: all pins and the package are charged together to the specified voltage and then
discharged directly to the ground through only one pin. This is done for all pins.

Table 2. Operating conditions

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

2 to 32
VCC Supply voltage V
±1 to ±16
Common mode input voltage range 0 to (VCC+ -1.5)
Vicm V
Tmin ≤ Tamb ≤ Tmax 0 to (VCC+ -2)
Toper Operating free-air temperature range -40 to +125 °C

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Electrical characteristics LM2901

3 Electrical characteristics

Table 3. Electrical characteristics at VCC+ = 5V, VCC- = GND, Tamb = 25°C

(unless otherwise specified)
Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Input offset voltage (1) 1 7

Vio mV
Tmin ≤ Tamb ≤ Tmax 15

Input offset current 5 50

Iio nA
Tmin ≤ Tamb ≤ Tmax 150

Input bias current (II+ or II-) (2) 25 250

Iib nA
Tmin ≤ Tamb ≤ Tmax 400

Large signal voltage gain

Avd 25 200 V/mV
(VCC = 15V,RL=15kΩ, Vo=1 to 11V)
Supply current (all comparators)
ICC VCC = +5V, no load 1.1 2 mA
VCC = +30V, no load 1.3 2.5
Vid Differential input voltage(3) VCC+ V
Low level output voltage
VOL Vid = -1V, Isink = 4mA 250 400 mV
Tmin ≤ Tamb ≤ Tmax 700
High level output current
IOH (VCC =Vo =30V, Vid = 1V) 0.1 nA
Tmin ≤ Tamb ≤ Tmax 1 µA
Isink Output sink current (Vid = -1V,Vo = 1.5V) 6 16 mA
Small signal response time(4)
tres 1.3 µs
(RL = 5.1kΩ connected to VCC+)
Large signal response time(5)
TTL input (Vref=+1.4 V, RL=5.1kΩ to VCC+)
trel
Output signal at 50% of final value 500 ns
Output signal at 95% of final value 1 µs

1. At output switch point, VO ≈ 1.4V, RS = 0 with VCC+ from 5V to 30V, and over the full input common-mode
range (0V to VCC+ –1.5V).
2. The direction of the input current is out of the IC due to the PNP input stage. This current is essentially
constant, independent of the state of the output, so there is no loading charge on the reference of input
lines.
3. The response time specified is for a 100mV input step with 5mV overdrive.
4. Positive excursions of input voltage may exceed the power supply level. As long as the other voltage
remains within the common-mode range, the comparator will provide a proper output state. The low input
voltage state must not be less than –0.3V (or 0.3V below the negative power supply, if used).
5. Maximum values are guaranteed by design.

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LM2901 Electrical characteristics

Figure 2. Supply current vs. supply voltage Figure 3. Input current vs. supply voltage

Figure 4. Output saturation voltage vs. Figure 5. Response time for various input
output current overdrives - negative transition

Figure 6. Response time for various input

overdrives - positive transition

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Typical applications schematics LM2901

4 Typical applications schematics

Figure 7. Basic comparator Figure 8. Driving CMOS

Figure 9. Driving TTL Figure 10. Low frequency op-amp

Figure 11. Low frequency op-amp Figure 12. Transducer amplifier

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LM2901 Typical applications schematics

Figure 13. Low frequency op- amp with Figure 14. Zero crossing detector (single
offset adjust power supply)

Figure 15. Limit comparator Figure 16. Split-supply applications - zero

crossing detector

Figure 17. Crystal controlled oscillator Figure 18. Comparator with a negative
reference

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Typical applications schematics LM2901

Figure 19. Time delay generator

Figure 20. Two-decade high-frequency VCO

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LM2901 Package information

5 Package information

In order to meet environmental requirements, STMicroelectronics offers these devices in

ECOPACK® packages. These packages have a lead-free second level interconnect. The
category of second level interconnect is marked on the package and on the inner box label,
in compliance with JEDEC Standard JESD97. The maximum ratings related to soldering
conditions are also marked on the inner box label. ECOPACK is an STMicroelectronics
trademark. ECOPACK specifications are available at: [Link].

5.1 DIP14 package information

Figure 21. DIP14 package mechanical drawing

Table 4. DIP14 package mechanical data

Dimensions

Ref. Millimeters Inches

Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.

a1 0.51 0.020
B 1.39 1.65 0.055 0.065
b 0.5 0.020
b1 0.25 0.010
D 20 0.787
E 8.5 0.335
e 2.54 0.100
e3 15.24 0.600
F 7.1 0.280
I 5.1 0.201
L 3.3 0.130
Z 1.27 2.54 0.050 0.100

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Package information LM2901

5.2 SO-14 package information

Figure 22. SO-14 package mechanical drawing

Table 5. SO-14 package mechanical data

Dimensions

Ref. Millimeters Inches

Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.

A 1.75 0.068
a1 0.1 0.2 0.003 0.007
a2 1.65 0.064
b 0.35 0.46 0.013 0.018
b1 0.19 0.25 0.007 0.010
C 0.5 0.019
c1 45° (typ.)
D 8.55 8.75 0.336 0.344
E 5.8 6.2 0.228 0.244
e 1.27 0.050
e3 7.62 0.300
F 3.8 4.0 0.149 0.157
G 4.6 5.3 0.181 0.208
L 0.5 1.27 0.019 0.050
M 0.68 0.026
S 8° (max.)

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LM2901 Package information

5.3 TSSOP14 package information

Figure 23. TSSOP14 package mechanical drawing

A A2
K L
A1 b e c E

E1

PIN 1 IDENTIFICATION
1

Table 6. TSSOP14 package mechanical data

Dimensions

Ref. Millimeters Inches

Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.

A 1.2 0.047
A1 0.05 0.15 0.002 0.004 0.006
A2 0.8 1 1.05 0.031 0.039 0.041
b 0.19 0.30 0.007 0.012
c 0.09 0.20 0.004 0.0089
D 4.9 5 5.1 0.193 0.197 0.201
E 6.2 6.4 6.6 0.244 0.252 0.260
E1 4.3 4.4 4.48 0.169 0.173 0.176
e 0.65 BSC 0.0256 BSC
K 0° 8° 0° 8°
L1 0.45 0.60 0.75 0.018 0.024 0.030

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Ordering information LM2901

6 Ordering information

Table 7. Order codes

Temperature
Order code Package Packing Marking
range

LM2901N DIP14 Tube LM2901N

LM2901D
SO-14 Tube or tape & reel
LM2901DT 2901
LM2901PT TSSOP14 Tape & reel
-40°C to +125°C
LM2901YD(1) SO-14
Tube or tape & reel
LM2901YDT(1) (Automotive grade)
2901Y
TSSOP14
LM2901YPT(2) Tape & reel
(Automotive grade)
1. Qualified and characterized according to AEC Q100 and Q003 or equivalent, advanced screening
according to AEC Q001 & Q 002 or equivalent.
2. Qualification and characterization according to AEC Q100 and Q003 or equivalent, advanced screening
according to AEC Q001 & Q 002 or equivalent are on-going.

7 Revision history

Table 8. Document revision history

Date Revision Changes

Jan-2002 1 Initial release.

1 - PPAP references inserted in the datasheet see Table : Order
Jul-2005 2 codes on page 1.
2 - ESD protection inserted in Table 1 on page 3.
The following changes were made in this revision:
Oct-2005 3 – PPAP part number added in table Order codes on page 1.
– Formatting changes throughout.
18-Jul-2006 4 ESD HBM value corrected in Table 1 on page 3.
Added Rthja and Rthjc parameters to Table 1: Absolute maximum
ratings. Added footnotes for ESD parameters.
19-Dec-2007 5 Removed Vicm parameter from electrical characteristics in Table 3.
Reformatted package information in Section 5.
Added footnotes for automotive grade parts in Table 7: Order codes.

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