The LM710 series are high-speed voltage comparators intended for use as an accurate, low-level digital level sensor
or as a replacement for operational amplifiers in comparator
applications where speed is of prime importance.The circuit
has a differential input and a single-ended output, with saturated output levels compatible with practically all types of integrated logic.
The device is built on a single silicon chip which insures low
offset and thermal drift. The use of a minimum number of
stages along with minority-carrier lifetime control (gold doping) makes the circuit much faster than operational amplifi-
Schematic and Connection Diagrams
February 1995
ers in saturating comparator applications. In fact, the low
stray and wiring capacitances that can be realized with
monolithic construction make the device difficult to duplicate
with discrete components operating at equivalent power levels.
The LM710 series are useful as pulse height discriminators,
voltage comparators in high-speed A/D converters or go,
no-go detectors in automatic test equipment. They also have
applications in digital systems as an adjustable-threshold
line receiver or an interface between logic types. In addition,
the low cost of the units suggests them for applications replacing relatively simple discrete component circuitry.
Ceramic Flatpak Package
LM710 Voltage Comparator
LM710
DS010410-1
* Also available per JM38510/10301
Order Number LM710AMW/883
See NS Package Number W10A
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Positive Supply Voltage+14V
Negative Supply Voltage−7V
Peak Output Current10 mA
Output Short Circuit Duration10 seconds
Differential Input Voltage
Input Voltage
±
±
Power Dissipation
TO-99 (Note 1)700 mW
Plastic Dual-In-Line Package
(Note 2)950 mW
Operating Temperature Range
LM710−55˚C to +125˚C
LM710C0˚C to +70˚C
Storage Temperature Range−65˚C to +150˚C
Lead Temperature
Note 1: Rating applies for ambient temperatures of 25˚C; derate linearly at 5.6 mW/˚C for ambient temperatures above 25˚C.
Note 2: Derate linearly at 9.5 mW/˚C for ambient temperatures above 25˚C.
Note 3: These specifications appyforV
offset voltage and input offset current (see definitions) are specified for a logic threshold voltage of 1.8V at −55˚C, 1.4V at 25˚C, and 1V at 125˚C for LM710 and 1.5V
at 0˚C, 1.4V at 25˚C, and 1.2V at 70˚C for LM710C.
Note 4: The response time specified (see definitions) is for a 100 mV input step with 5 mV overdrive (LM710) or a 10 mV overdrive (LM710C).
+
=
0
OUT
V
≥ 5 mV90150mW
IN
V
≥ 10 mV150mW
IN
−
=
12V,V
=
−6V,−55˚C ≤ T
≤ +125˚C for LM710 and 0˚C ≤ TA≤ +70˚C for LM710C unless otherwise specified: The input
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