SNVSBA4A May 2019 – November 2019 TL431LI-Q1 , TL432LI-Q1
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When the cathode/output voltage or current of TL43xLI-Q1 is not being fed back to the reference/input pin in any form, this device is operating in open loop. With proper cathode current (Ika) applied to this device, TL43xLI-Q1 has the characteristics shown in Figure 18. With such high gain in this configuration, TL43xLI-Q1 is typically used as a comparator. Since the reference is integrated, TL43xLI-Q1 is the preferred choice when users are trying to monitor a certain level of a single signal. Refer to the Using the TL431 as a Voltage Comparator Application Report for more details on open loop comparator applications on the TL431LI-Q1.