SNOAA35F April   2019  – December 2024 LM2901 , LM2901B , LM2901B-Q1 , LM2903 , LM2903-Q1 , LM2903B , LM2903B-Q1 , LM339 , LM339-N , LM393 , LM393-N , LM393B , LM397 , TL331 , TL331-Q1 , TL331B

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1 Devices Covered in Application Note
    1. 1.1 Base Part Numbers
    2. 1.2 Input Voltage Offset Grades
    3. 1.3 Maximum Supply Voltage
    4. 1.4 High Reliability Options
  5. 2 The New TL331B, TL391B, LM339B, LM393B, LM2901B and LM2903B B Versions
  6. 3 PCN's to Change Classic Die to a New Die Design
    1. 3.1 PCN #1 for Single and Dual (TL331 and LMx93/LM2903)
    2. 3.2 PCN #2 for Single and Dual (TL331 and LMx93/LM2903)
    3. 3.3 PCN For Quad (LMx39, LM2901)
    4. 3.4 PCN for B Devices (including -Q1's)
    5. 3.5 Device PCN Summary
    6. 3.6 Determining Die Version Used
      1. 3.6.1 Determine Die Used for Single TL331 and Dual LM293, LM393, and LM2903 - PCN #1 (Ji3)
      2. 3.6.2 Determine Die Used for Single TL331 and Dual LM293, LM393, and LM2903 - PCN #2 (TiB)
      3. 3.6.3 Determine Die Used for Quad LM139, LM239, LM339, and LM2901
      4. 3.6.4 Determine Die Used for Post-PCN B Devices
  7. 4 Changes to Package Top Markings
  8. 5 Roughened Leadframe Finish
  9. 6 Input Considerations
    1. 6.1  Input Stage Schematic – The Classic LM339 Family
    2. 6.2  Input Stage Schematic - New "B" and TiB Devices
    3. 6.3  Differences Between the Classic, "B" and Tib Die Devices
    4. 6.4  Input Voltage Range
    5. 6.5  Input Voltage Range vs. Common Mode Voltage Range
    6. 6.6  Reason for Input Range Headroom Limitation
    7. 6.7  Input Voltage Range Feature
    8. 6.8  Both Inputs Above Input Range Behavior
    9. 6.9  Negative Input Voltages
      1. 6.9.1 Maximum Input Current
      2. 6.9.2 Phase Reversal or Inversion
      3. 6.9.3 Protecting Inputs from Negative Voltages
        1. 6.9.3.1 Simple Resistor and Diode Clamp
        2. 6.9.3.2 Voltage Divider with Clamp
          1. 6.9.3.2.1 Split Voltage Divider with Clamp
    10. 6.10 Power-Up Behavior
    11. 6.11 Capacitors and Hysteresis
    12. 6.12 Output to Input Cross-Talk
  10. 7 Output Stage Considerations
    1. 7.1 Output VOL and IOL
    2. 7.2 Pull-Up Resistor Selection
    3. 7.3 Short Circuit Sinking Current
    4. 7.4 Pulling Output Up Above Vcc
    5. 7.5 Negative Voltages Applied to Output
    6. 7.6 Adding Large Filter Capacitors To Output
  11. 8 Power Supply Considerations
    1. 8.1 Supply Bypassing
      1. 8.1.1 Low VCC Guidance
      2. 8.1.2 Split Supply use
  12. 9 General Comparator Usage
    1. 9.1 Unused Comparator Connections
      1. 9.1.1 Do Not Connect Inputs Directly to Ground
      2. 9.1.2 Unused Comparator Input Connections
      3. 9.1.3 Leave Outputs Floating
      4. 9.1.4 Prototyping
  13. 10PSpice and TINA TI Models
  14. 11Conclusion
  15. 12Related Documentation
    1. 12.1 Related Links
  16. 13Revision History

9.1.1 Do Not Connect Inputs Directly to Ground

For both used and unused comparators, the inputs must not be connected directly to ground or any other low impedance node. Always add some resistance to limit the current to less than 10mA, regardless of any possible fault condition. All the input pins have a diode from the input to the device’s GND, or V–, pin. In dual supply applications, the GND pin is the most negative. However, during power up, power down, or supply faults, the GND pin can become positive. If this occurs then a grounded input pin can have potentially damaging current flow due to the input diode. Even if the GND pin is also grounded, such as in single supply applications, there is a possibility that the input ground can be negative relative to the op amp’s internal ground node. Ground differences occur when there is poor layout or high current transients, ∆I/∆t. Adding 1kΩ to 10kΩ series resistors to the input pin is acceptable in most applications.