The Texas Instruments TLC372CPW is a dual LinCMOS differential comparator. It is fabricated using Texas Instruments' LinCMOS technology, which is a proprietary process that combines the low power consumption of CMOS with the high speed and noise immunity of bipolar devices. The TLC372CPW is designed to operate from a single power supply, but can also be operated from dual supplies. It has an extremely high input impedance, which allows it to be directly interfaced with high-impedance sources. The outputs are n-channel open-drain configurations, which can be connected to achieve positive-logic wired-AND relationships.

The TLC372CPW is ideal for a wide range of applications, including:

Window comparators Zero-crossing detectors Level detectors Phase comparators Pulse-width modulators Schmitt triggers Voltage-to-frequency converters Analog-to-digital converters The TLC372CPW is available in an 8-pin TSSOP package. It is characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C.

Features

Dual differential comparators Single or dual power supply operation Extremely high input impedance (typically greater than 1012 Ω) Open-drain outputs for positive-logic wired-AND relationships Low power consumption High speed and noise immunity ESD protection Benefits

The TLC372CPW's dual differential comparators make it ideal for a wide range of applications, including window comparators, zero-crossing detectors, level detectors, phase comparators, pulse-width modulators, Schmitt triggers, voltage-to-frequency converters, and analog-to-digital converters. The TLC372CPW's single or dual power supply operation makes it flexible and versatile. The TLC372CPW's extremely high input impedance allows it to be directly interfaced with high-impedance sources. The TLC372CPW's open-drain outputs make it easy to connect multiple comparators in series to create complex logic functions. The TLC372CPW's low power consumption makes it ideal for battery-powered applications. The TLC372CPW's high speed and noise immunity make it robust and reliable. The TLC372CPW's ESD protection makes it safe to handle and use. Applications

The TLC372CPW is ideal for a wide range of applications, including:

Consumer electronics Industrial control Automotive Medical electronics Aerospace and defense Test and measurement Example Applications

Window comparator in a smoke detector Zero-crossing detector in a motor control circuit Level detector in a liquid level sensor Phase comparator in a clock synchronization circuit Pulse-width modulator in a DC/DC converter Schmitt trigger in a debouncing circuit Voltage-to-frequency converter in a tachometer Analog-to-digital converter in a microcontroller Conclusion

The Texas Instruments TLC372CPW is a versatile and powerful dual LinCMOS differential comparator. It is ideal for a wide range of applications, including consumer electronics, industrial control, automotive, medical electronics, aerospace and defense, and test and measurement.