Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Amplifier Type | Temperature Grade | Terminal Form | No. of Terminals | Package Code | Package Shape | Total Dose (V) | Package Body Material | Nominal Unity Gain Bandwidth | Maximum Negative Supply Voltage Limit | Maximum Input Offset Voltage | Maximum Average Bias Current (IIB) | Surface Mount | No. of Functions | Minimum Common Mode Reject Ratio | Technology | Screening Level | Nominal Common Mode Reject Ratio | Maximum Supply Current | Nominal Negative Supply Voltage (Vsup) | Minimum Isolation Voltage | Packing Method | Nominal Supply Voltage / Vsup (V) | Power Supplies (V) | Package Style (Meter) | Package Equivalence Code | Sub-Category | Nominal Slow Rate | Maximum Supply Voltage Limit | Terminal Pitch | Maximum Operating Temperature | Maximum Bias Current (IIB) @25C | Maximum Common Mode Voltage | Nominal Response Time | Output Type | Minimum Operating Temperature | Terminal Finish | Terminal Position | JESD-30 Code | Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | Maximum Seated Height | Width | Qualification | Nominal Bandwidth (3dB) | JESD-609 Code | Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) | Peak Reflow Temperature (C) | Length |
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Silicon Labs |
Comparator |
Industrial |
Gull Wing |
5 |
VSSOP |
Rectangular |
Plastic/Epoxy |
10 mV |
2 nA |
Yes |
1 |
5 V |
Small Outline, Very Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch |
Comparators |
6 V |
0.026 in (0.65 mm) |
85 °C (185 °F) |
5 µs |
Push-Pull |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Dual |
R-PDSO-G5 |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
0.049 in (1.25 mm) |
0.079 in (2 mm) |
Comparators are electronic circuits that compare two input voltages and output a voltage signal that indicates which of the inputs is larger. A comparator is similar to an operational amplifier (op-amp), but it is designed to operate with a limited range of voltage outputs (typically near the power supply rails) and with very high gain.
A comparator typically has two input terminals, a non-inverting (+) input and an inverting (-) input, and one output. When the voltage at the non-inverting input is greater than the voltage at the inverting input, the output of the comparator switches to its maximum positive voltage. Conversely, when the voltage at the inverting input is greater than the voltage at the non-inverting input, the output of the comparator switches to its maximum negative voltage.
Comparators are often used in applications where a precise measurement or detection of voltage level is required, such as in voltage reference circuits, level detectors, and waveform generators. They can also be used to implement digital logic circuits and are frequently used in A/D converters and motor control circuits.
It is worth noting that a comparator output can switch quickly between its high and low states, so they can be sensitive to noise and require careful circuit design to ensure proper operation. In addition, some comparators may include features such as hysteresis, which can help to reduce noise and ensure stable operation in the presence of small fluctuations in the input signals.