
LM311
Single Comparator
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Features
• Low input bias current : 250nA (Max)
• Low input offset current : 50nA (Max)
• Differential Input Voltage : ±30V
• Power supply voltage : single 5.0V supply to ±15V.
• Offset voltage null capability.
• Strobe capability.
Internal Block Diagram
Description
The LM311 series is a monolithic, low input current voltage
comparator. The device is also designed to operate from dual
or single supply voltage.
8-DIP
1
8-SOP
1
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LM311
Schematic Diagram
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Symbol Value Unit
Total Supply Voltage V
Output to Negative Supply Voltage LM311 V
Ground to Negative voltage V
Differential Input Voltage V
Input Voltage V
CC
- V
O
EE
I(DIFF)
I
EE
Output Short Circuit Duration - 10 sec
Power Dissipation P
Operating Temperature Range T
Storage Temperature Range T
D
OPR
STG
36 V
40 V
-30 V
30 V
±15 V
500 mW
0 ~ +70 °C
- 65 ~ +150 °C
2

Electrical Characteristics
(V
= 15V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
CC
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Input Offset Voltage V
Input Offset Current I
Input Bias Current I
Voltage Gain G
Response Time T
Saturation Voltage V
Strobe “ON” Current I
Output Leakage Current I
Input Voltage Range V
Positive Supply Current I
Negative Supply Current I
Strobe Current I
IO
IO
BIAS
V
RES
SAT
STR(ON)
SINK
I(R)
CC
EE
STR
≤ 50KΩ -1.07.5
R
S
Note 1 - - 10
-650
Note 1 - - 70
- 100 250
Note 1 - - 300
- 40 200 - V/mV
Note 2 - 200 - ns
IO =50mA, V
≥ 4.5V, V
V
CC
I
=8mA, V
O
≤ -10mV - 0.75 1.5
I
=0V
EE
≤ -10mV,
I
Note 1
- 0.23 0.4
--3-mA
I
=3mA, V
STR
V
=15V, VCC=±15V
O
Note 1
≥ 10mV
I
- 0.2 50 nA
to
13.0
-14.7
to
13.8
-14.5
--3.07.5mA
- - -2.2 -5.0 mA
--3-mA
LM311
mV
nA
nA
V
-V
Notes :
1. 0 ≤ T
2. The response time specified is for a 100mV input step with 5mV over drive.
≤ +70°C
A
3

LM311
Typical Performance Characteristics
Figure 1. Input Bias Current vs Temperature Figure 2. Input Offset Current vs Temperature
Figure 3. Offset Voltage vs Input Resistance Figure 4. Input Bias Current vs
Figure 5. Common Mode Limits vs Temperature Figure 6. Output Voltage vs
Differential input voltage
Differential input voltage
4

Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
Figure 7. Saturation voltage vs Current Figure 8. Supply Current vs Temperature
LM311
Figure 9. Leakage Current vs Temperature Figure 10. Supply Current vs Supply Voltage
Figure 11. Current Saturation Voltage Figure 12. Output Limiting Characterstics
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LM311
Ordering Information
Product Number Package Operating Temperature
LM311N 8-DIP
LM311M 8-SOP
0 ~ +70°C
8

LM311
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