Diodes Incorporated LM2903AM8-13 Dual Comparator

The LM2903AM8-13 is a high-quality dual differential comparator produced by Diodes Incorporated, designed to provide a reliable solution for applications requiring voltage level detection and control. This integrated circuit is a part of the LM2903 series and is characterized by its low power consumption and wide voltage range, making it an ideal choice for battery-powered devices and general-purpose applications.

This comparator is capable of operating over a wide supply voltage range from 2V to 36V for single supply operations and ±1V to ±18V for dual supply configurations. This versatility allows it to be used in a diverse array of electronic systems. The LM2903AM8-13 offers a typical offset voltage of 2mV, which ensures precise comparison of input signals.

Encased in an SOP-8 package, the LM2903AM8-13 is compact and suitable for space-constrained applications. Its small footprint does not compromise its performance, as it features a typical response time of 1.3 microseconds when driving a 5mA load, which makes it suitable for high-speed signal processing tasks.

Furthermore, the LM2903AM8-13 is designed to be robust, featuring an input common-mode voltage range that includes ground, even when operating from a single power supply. This enables the device to directly interface with low-level signals. Additionally, its output can connect to TTL, MOS, or CMOS logic, providing a great deal of flexibility in interfacing with different logic families.

Key features of the LM2903AM8-13 include:

• Wide supply voltage range: 2V to 36V single supply, ±1V to ±18V dual supply
• Low supply current: Ideal for battery-powered applications
• Low input bias current: 25nA typically
• Low input offset current: ±5nA typically
• Low offset voltage: 2mV typically
• Common-mode input voltage range includes ground
• Output voltage compatible with TTL, MOS, and CMOS logic
• Fast response time: Typically 1.3 microseconds for 5mA load

Designed for a broad range of applications, the LM2903AM8-13 is commonly used in limit comparators, simple analog to digital converters, pulse, square wave, and time delay generators, as well as in many other circuits requiring low power consumption and high precision in voltage level detection and control.