SLCS141M May   2003  – December 2024 LM2903-Q1 , LM2903B-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2.   Features
  3.   Applications
  4.   Description
  5. 1Pin Configuration and Functions
    1. 1.1 Pin Functions
  6. 2Specifications
    1. 2.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings, LM2903-Q1 and LM2903E-Q1
    2. 2.2  Absolute Maximum Ratings, LM2903B-Q1
    3. 2.3  ESD Ratings, LM2903-Q1 and LM2903E-Q1
    4. 2.4  ESD Ratings, LM2903B-Q1
    5. 2.5  Recommended Operating Conditions, LM2903B-Q1
    6. 2.6  Recommended Operating Conditions, LM2903-Q1
    7. 2.7  Recommended Operating Conditions, LM2903E-Q1
    8. 2.8  Thermal Information
    9. 2.9  Electrical Characteristics LM2903B - Q1
    10. 2.10 Switching Characteristics LM2903B - Q1
    11. 2.11 LM2903B-Q1 "T", "R" and "H" Temperature Test Options
    12. 2.12 Electrical Characteristics, LM2903-Q1 and LM2903E-Q1
    13. 2.13 Switching Characteristics, LM2903-Q1 and LM2903E-Q1
    14. 2.14 Typical Characteristics
  7. 3Detailed Description
    1. 3.1 Overview
    2. 3.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 3.3 Feature Description
    4. 3.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 3.4.1 Voltage Comparison
  8. 4Application and Implementation
    1. 4.1 Application Information
    2. 4.2 Typical Application
      1. 4.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 4.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 4.2.2.1 Input Voltage Range
        2. 4.2.2.2 Minimum Overdrive Voltage
        3. 4.2.2.3 Output and Drive Current
        4. 4.2.2.4 Response Time
      3. 4.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 4.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 4.4 Layout
      1. 4.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 4.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 5Device and Documentation Support
    1. 5.1 Documentation Support
      1. 5.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 5.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 5.3 Support Resources
    4. 5.4 Trademarks
    5. 5.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 5.6 Glossary
  10. 6Revision History
  11. 7Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Refer to the PDF data sheet for device specific package drawings

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
  • D|8
  • DGK|8
  • DDF|8
  • PW|8
  • DSG|8
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

3.3 Feature Description

LM2903-Q1 family consists of a PNP darlington pair input, allowing the device to operate with very high gain and fast response with minimal input bias current. The input Darlington pair creates a limit on the input common mode voltage capability, allowing LM2903-Q1 to accurately function from ground to VCC–1.5V differential input. This is enables much head room for modern day supplies of 3.3V and 5.0V. A clamp (Q15) was added around Q3 to force the output low when both inputs are taken above the VCM range.

The output consists of an open drain NPN (pull-down or low side) transistor. The output NPN sinks current when the negative input voltage is higher than the positive input voltage and the offset voltage. The VOL is resistive and scales with the output current. Please see Output Low Voltage vs. Output Sinking Current at 5V in the Typical Characteristics section for VOL values with respect to the output current.