LMC6762
Dual MicroPower Rail-To-Rail Input CMOS Comparator
with Push-Pull Output
LMC6762 Dual MicroPower Rail-To-Rail Input CMOS Comparator with Push-Pull Output
July 1997
General Description
The LMC6762 is an ultra low power dual comparator with a
maximum supply current of 10 µA/comparator. It is designed
to operate over a wide range of supply voltages, from 2.7V to
15V. The LMC6762 has guaranteed specs at 2.7V to meet
the demands of 3V digital systems.
The LMC6762 has an input common-mode voltage range
which exceeds both supplies. This is a significant advantage
in low-voltage applications. The LMC6762 also features a
push-pull output that allows direct connections to logic devices without a pull-up resistor.
A quiescent power consumption of 50 µW/amplifier
+
=
@
(
V
5V) makes the LMC6762 ideal for applications in
portable phones and hand-held electronics. The ultra-low
supply current is also independent of power supply voltage.
Guaranteed operation at 2.7V and a rail-to-rail performance
makes this device ideal for battery-powered applications.
Refer to the LMC6772 datasheet for an open-drain version
of this device.
Connection Diagram
8-Pin DIP/SO
Features
(Typical unless otherwise noted)
n Low power consumption (max): I
n Wide range of supply voltages: 2.7V to 15V
n Rail-to-rail input common mode voltage range
n Rail-to-rail output swing (Within 100 mV of the supplies,
+
=
@
V
n Short circuit protection: 40 mA
n Propagation delay (
2.7V, and I
overdrive): 4 µs
LOAD
=
2.5 mA)
+
=
@
V
=
S
5V, 100 mV
10 µA/comp
Applications
n Laptop computers
n Mobile phones
n Metering systems
n Hand-held electronics
n RC timers
n Alarm and monitoring circuits
n Window comparators, multivibrators
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Top View
Ordering Information
PackageTemperature RangeNSC DrawingTransport
−40˚C to +85˚CMedia
8-Pin Molded DIPLMC6762AIN, LMC6762BINN08ERails
8-Pin Small OutlineLMC6762AIM, LMC6762BIMM08ARails
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
ESD Tolerance (Note 2)2 KV
Differential Input Voltage(V
Voltage at Input/Output Pin(V
Supply Voltage (V
+–V−
)16V
Current at Input Pin
Current at Output Pin
(Notes 7, 3)
Current at Power Supply Pin,
LMC676240 mA
+
)+0.3V to (V−)−0.3V
+
)+0.3V to (V−)−0.3V
±
5mA
±
30 mA
Lead Temperature
(Soldering, 10 seconds)260˚C
Storage Temperature Range−65˚C to +150˚C
Junction Temperature (Note 4)150˚C
Operating Ratings (Note 1)
Supply Voltage2.7 ≤ V
Junction Temperature Range
LMC6762AI, LMC6762BI−40˚C ≤ T
Thermal Resistance (θ
)
JA
N Package, 8-Pin Molded DIP100˚C/W
M Package, 8-Pin Surface Mount172˚C/W
≤ 15V
S
≤ +85˚C
J
2.7V Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all limits guaranteed for T
temperature extremes.
SymbolParameterConditions
V
Input Offset Voltage3515mV
OS
=
J
25˚C, V
+
=
2.7V, V
−
=
Typ
(Note 5)
+
=
0V, V
/2. Boldface limits apply at the
V
CM
LMC6762AI LMC6762BIUnits
LimitLimit
(Note 6)(Note 6)
818max
TCV
Input Offset Voltage2.0µV/˚C
OS
Temperature Drift
Input Offset Voltage(Note 8)3.3µV/Month
Average Drift
I
I
Input Current0.02pA
B
Input Offset Current0.01pA
OS
CMRRCommon Mode Rejection Ratio75dB
PSRRPower Supply Rejection Ratio
A
V
Voltage Gain(By Design)100dB
V
Input Common-ModeCMRR>55 dB3.02.92.9V
CM
±
1.35V<V
<
±
7.5V80dB
S
Voltage Range2.72.7min
−0.3−0.2−0.2V
0.00.0max
V
Output Voltage HighI
OH
=
2.5 mA2.52.42.4V
LOAD
2.32.3min
V
Output Voltage LowI
OL
=
2.5 mA0.20.30.3V
LOAD
0.40.4max
I
Supply CurrentFor Both Comparators122020µA
S
(Output Low)2525max
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5.0V and 15.0V Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all limits guaranteed for T
apply at the temperature extremes.
SymbolParameterConditions
V
OS
TCV
Input Offset Voltage3515mV
Input Offset VoltageV
OS
Temperature DriftV
Input Offset VoltageV
Average DriftV
I
B
I
OS
Input CurrentV=5V0.04pA
Input Offset CurrentV
CMRRCommon ModeV
Rejection RatioV
PSRRPower Supply Rejection Ratio
A
V
V
CM
Voltage Gain(By Design)100dB
Input Common-ModeV
Voltage RangeCMRR
V
OH
V
OL
I
S
I
SC
Output Voltage HighV
Output Voltage LowV
Supply CurrentFor Both Comparators122020µA
Short Circuit CurrentSourcing30mA
=
25˚C, V
J
+
=
5V2.0µV/˚C
+
=
15V4.0
+
=
5V (Note 8)3.3µV/Month
+
=
15V (Note 8)4.0
+
=
5V0.02pA
+
=
5V75dB
+
=
15V82dB
±
2.5V<V
+
=
+
=
V
CMRR
+
=
I
LOAD
+
=
V
I
LOAD
+
=
I
LOAD
+
=
V
I
LOAD
<
±
S
5.0V5.35.25.2V
>
55 dB5.05.0min
15.0V15.315.215.2V
>
55 dB15.015.0min
5V4.84.64.6V
=
5mA4.454.45min
15V14.814.614.6V
=
5mA14.4514.45min
5V0.20.40.4V
=
5mA0.550.55max
15V0.20.40.4V
=
5mA0.550.55max
(Output Low)2525max
Sinking, V
=
12V45
O
(Note 7)
+
=
5.0V and 15.0V, V
Typ
(Note 5)
−
=
0V, V
+
=
V
CM
/2. Boldface limits
LMC6762AILMC6762BI
(Note 6)(Note 6)
UnitsLimitLimit
818max
5V80dB
−0.3−0.2−0.2V
0.00.0max
−0.3−0.2−0.2V
0.00.0max
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AC Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all limits guaranteed for T
the temperature extreme.
SymbolParameterConditionsTyp
=
J
25˚C, V
+
=
5V, V
−
=
0V, V
CM
(Note 5)
+
=
=
/2. Boldface limits apply at
V
V
O
LMC6762AILMC6762BI Units
LimitLimit
(Note 6)(Note 6)
t
RISE
Rise Timef=10 kHz, C
=
50 pF,0.3µs
L
Overdrive=10 mV (Notes 9, 10)
t
FALL
Fall Timef=10 kHz, C
=
50 pF,0.3µs
L
Overdrive=10 mV (Notes 9, 10)
t
PHL
Propagation Delayf=10 kHz,Overdrive = 10 mV10µs
(High to Low)C
=
50 pFOverdrive = 100 mV4µs
L
(Notes 9, 10)
+
=
V
2.7V,Overdrive = 10 mV10µs
f=10 kHz,
=
C
50 pFOverdrive = 100 mV4µs
L
(Notes 9, 10)
t
PLH
Propagation Delayf=10 kHz,Overdrive = 10 mV6µs
(Low to High)C
=
50 pFOverdrive = 100 mV4µs
L
(Notes 9, 10)
+
=
V
2.7V,Overdrive = 10 mV7µs
f=10 kHz,
=
C
50 pFOverdrive = 100 mV4µs
L
(Notes 9, 10)
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not guaranteed. For guaranteed specifications and the test conditions, see the electrical characteristics.
Note 2: Human body model, 1.5 kΩ in series with 100 pF.
Note 3: Applies to both single-supply and split-supply operation. Continuous short circuit operation at elevated ambient temperature can result in exceeding the
maximum allowed junction temperature of 150˚C. Output currents in excess of
Note 4: The maximum power dissipation is a function of T
=
(T
P
D
Note 5: Typical Values represent the most likely parametric norm.
Note 6: All limits are guaranteed by testing or statistical analysis.
Note 7: Do not short circuit output to V
Note 8: Input Offset Voltage Average Drift is calculated by dividing the accelerated operating life drift average by the equivalent operational time. The Input Offset
Voltage Average Drift represents the input offset voltage change at worst-case input conditions.
Note 9: C
Note 10: The rise and fall times are measured with a 2V input step. The propagation delays are also measured with a 2V input step.
)/θJA.All numbers apply for packages soldered directly into a PC board.
J(max)–TA
+
, when V+is greater than 12V or reliability will be adversely affected.
includes the probe and jig capacitance.
L
J(max)
±
, θJA, and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is
30 mA over long term may adversely affect reliability.
Typical Performance Characteristics V
Supply Current vs Supply
Voltage (Output High)
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Supply Current vs Supply
Voltage (Output Low)
+
=
5V, Single Supply, T
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=
25˚C unless otherwise specified
A
Input Current vs
Common-Mode Voltage
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Typical Performance Characteristics V
specified (Continued)
+
=
5V, Single Supply, T
=
25˚C unless otherwise
A
Input Current vs
Common-Mode Voltage
∆VOSvs ∆V
CM
Output Voltage vs
Output Current (Sourcing)
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Input Current vs
Common-Mode Voltage
∆VOSvs ∆V
CM
Output Voltage vs
Output Current (Sourcing)
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Input Current
vs Temperature
∆VOSvs ∆V
CM
Output Voltage vs
Output Current (Sourcing)
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Typical Performance Characteristics V
specified (Continued)
+
=
5V, Single Supply, T
=
25˚C unless otherwise
A
Output Voltage vs
Output Current (Sinking)
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Output Short Circuit Current
vs Supply Voltage (Sourcing)
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Response Time for
Overdrive (t
PHL
)
Output Voltage vs
Output Current (Sinking)
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Output Short Circuit Current
vs Supply Voltage (Sinking)
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Response Time for
Overdrive (t
PLH
)
Output Voltage vs
Output Current (Sinking)
Response Time for
Overdrive (t
PLH
)
Response Time for
Overdrive (t
PHL
)
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Typical Performance Characteristics V
specified (Continued)
+
=
5V, Single Supply, T
=
25˚C unless otherwise
A
Response Time for
Overdrive (t
PLH
)
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Response Time for
Overdrive (t
PHL
)
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Response Time vs
Capacitive Load
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Application Hints
1.0 Input Common-Mode Voltage Range
At supply voltages of 2.7V, 5V and 15V,theLMC6762 has an
input common-mode voltage range which exceeds both supplies. As in the case of operational amplifiers, CMVR is defined by the V
common-mode range of the device. A CMRR (∆V
of 75 dB (typical) implies a shift of
common-mode range of the device. The absolute maximum
input voltage at V
at room temperature.
FIGURE 1. An Input Signal Exceeds the LMC6762
Power Supply Voltages with No Output Phase
A wide input voltage range means that the comparator can
be used to sense signals close to ground and also to the
power supplies. This is an extremely useful feature in power
supply monitoring circuits.
An input common-mode voltage range that exceeds the supplies, 20 fA input currents (typical), and a high input impedance makes the LMC6762 ideal for sensor applications. The
LMC6762 can directly interface to sensors without the use of
amplifiers or bias circuits. In circuits with sensors which produce outputs in the tens to hundreds of millivolts, the
LMC6762 can compare the sensor signal with an appropriately small reference voltage. This reference voltage can be
close to ground or the positive supply rail.
2.0 Low Voltage Operation
Comparators are the common devices by which analog signals interface with digital circuits. The LMC6762 has been
designed to operate at supply voltages of 2.7V without sacrificing performance to meet the demands of 3V digital systems.
At supply voltages of 2.7V, the common-mode voltage range
extends 200 mV (guaranteed) below the negative supply.
This feature, in addition to the comparator being able to
sense signals near the positive rail, is extremely useful in low
voltage applications.
shift of the comparator over the
OS
<
1 mV over the entire
+
=
5V is 200 mV beyond either supply rail
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Inversion
OS
/∆VCM)
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FIGURE 2. Even at Low-Supply Voltage of 2.7V, an
Input Signal which Exceeds the Supply Voltages
Produces No Phase Inversion at the Output
+
=
At V
2.7V,propagation delays are t
4 µs with overdrives of 100 mV. Please refer to the perfor-
PLH
=
4 µs and t
PHL
mance curves for more extensive characterization.
3.0 Shoot-Through Current
The shoot-through current is defined as the current surge,
above the quiescent supply current, between the positive
and negative supplies of a device. The current surge occurs
when the output of the device switches states. This transient
switching current results in glitches in the supply voltage.
Usually, glitches in the supply lines are compensated by bypass capacitors. When the switching currents are minimal,
the values of the bypass capacitors can be reduced
considerably.
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FIGURE 3. LMC6762 Circuit for Measurement
of the Shoot-Through Current
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FIGURE 4. Measurement of the Shoot-Through Current
Figure 3
and
Figure 4
From
LMC6762 can be approximated to be 0.2 mA(200 mV/1 kΩ).
The duration of the transient is measured as 1 µs. The values needed for the local bypass capacitors can be calculated as follows:
1
Area of ∆
=
⁄2(1 µs x 200 µA)
=
100 pC
If the local bypass capacitor has to provide this charge of
100 pC, the minimum value of the local capacitor to prevent
local degradation of V
maximum voltage droop that the system can tolerate is
100mV,
∆Q=C
→
*
(∆V)
C=(∆Q/∆V)
=
100 pC/100 mV
=
0.001 µF
The low internal feedthrough current of the LMC6762 thus
requires lower values for the local bypass capacitors. In applications where precision is not critical, this is a significant
advantage, as lower values of capacitors result in savings of
board space, and cost.
It is worth noting here that the delta shift of the power supply
voltage due to the transient currents causes a threshold shift
of the comparator. This threshold shift is reduced by the high
PSRR of the comparator. However, the value of the PSRR
applicable in this instance is the transient PSRR and not the
DC PSRR. The transient PSRR is significantly lower than the
DC PSRR.
Generally,itis a good goal to reduce the delta voltage on the
power supply to a value equal to or less than the hysteresis
of the comparator.For example, if the comparator has 50 mV
of hysteresis, it would be reasonable to increase the value of
the local bypass capacitor to 0.01 µF to reduce the voltage
delta to 10 mV.
the shoot-through current for the
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can be calculated. Suppose that the
CC
4.0 Output Short Circuit Current
The LMC6762 has short circuit protection of 40 mA. However,it is not designed to withstand continuous short circuits,
transient voltage or current spikes, or shorts to any voltage
beyond the supplies. A resistor is series with the output
should reduce the effect of shorts. For outputs which send
signals off PC boards additional protection devices, such as
diodes to the supply rails, and varistors may be used.
5.0 Hysteresis
If the input signal is very noisy, the comparator output might
trip several times as the input signal repeatedly passes
through the threshold. This problem can be addressed by
making use of hysteresis as shown below.
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FIGURE 5. Canceling the Effect of Input Capacitance
The capacitor added across the feedback resistor increases
the switching speed and provides more short term hysteresis. This can result in greater noise immunity for the circuit.
6.0 Spice Macromodel
A Spice Macromodel is available for the LMC6762. The
model includes a simulation of:
Input common-mode voltage range
•
Quiescent and dynamic supply current
•
Input overdrive characteristics
•
and many more characteristics as listed on the macromodel
disk.
Contact the National Semiconductor Customer Response
Center at 1-800-272-9959 to obtain an operational amplifier
spice model library disk.
Typical Applications
One-Shot Multivibrator
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FIGURE 6. One-Shot Multivibrator
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Typical Applications (Continued)
A monostable multivibrator has one stable state in which it
can remain indefinitely. It can be triggered externally to another quasi-stable state. A monostable multivibrator can thus
be used to generate a pulse of desired width.
The desired pulse width is set by adjusting the values of C
and R4. The resistor divider of R1and R2can be used to determine the magnitude of the input trigger pulse. The
LMC6762 will change state when V
vides a rapid discharge path for capacitor C
end of the pulse. The diode also prevents the non-inverting
input from being driven below ground.
Bi-Stable Multivibrator
FIGURE 7. Bi-Stable Multivibrator
Abi-stable multivibrator has two stable states. The reference
voltage is set up by the voltage divider of R
applied to the SET terminal will switch the output of the comparator high. The resistor divider of R
clamps the non-inverting input to a voltage greater than the
reference voltage. A pulse applied to RESET will now toggle
the output low.
<
V2. Diode D2pro-
1
to reset at the
2
and R3. A pulse
2
, and R5now
1,R4
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Zero Crossing Detector
2
FIGURE 8. Zero Crossing Detector
A voltage divider of R
age V
at the non-inverting input. By making the series resis-
1
tance of R
when V
−0.7V. The voltage divider of R
and R2equal to R5, the comparator will switch
1
=
0. Diode D
IN
from going below ground. A small amount of hysteresis is
and R5establishes a reference volt-
4
insures that V3never drops below
1
and R3then prevents V
2
setup to ensure rapid output voltage transitions.
Oscillator
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FIGURE 9. Square Wave Generator
Figure 9
shows the application of the LMC6762 in a square
wave generator circuit. The total hysteresis of the loop is set
by R
discharge paths for the capacitor C. The charge path is set
through R
the RC time constant of R
path for the capacitor is set by R
between the pulses can be changed by varying R5, and the
pulse width can be altered by R
put can be changed by varying both R
and R3.R4and R5provide separate charge and
1,R2
and D1. So, the pulse width t1is determined by
4
and C. Similarly, the discharge
4
and D2. Thus, the time t
5
. The frequency of the out-
4
and R5.
4
2
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Typical Applications (Continued)
FIGURE 10. Time Delay Generator
The circuit shown above provides output signals at a prescribed time interval from a time reference and automatically
resets the output when the input returns to ground. Consider
the case of V
ground. This implies that the outputs of comparators 1, 2,
=
0. The output of comparator 4 is also at
IN
and 3 are also at ground. When an input signal is applied,
the output of comparator 4 swings high and C charges exponentially through R. This is indicated above.
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The output voltages of comparators 1, 2, and 3 switch to the
high state when V
V
and VC. A small amount of hysteresis has been provided
B
to insure fast switching when the RC time constant is chosen
Order Number LMC6762AIM, LMC6762BIM, LMC6762AIMX or LMC6762BIMX
8-Pin Small Outline Package
NS Package Number M08A
8-Pin Molded Dual-In-Line Package
Order Number LMC6762AIN or LMC6762BIN
NS Package Number N08E
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Notes
LMC6762 Dual MicroPower Rail-To-Rail Input CMOS Comparator with Push-Pull Output
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