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General Description
The MAX9075/MAX9077 single/dual comparators are
optimized for 3V and 5V single-supply applications.
These comparators have a 580ns propagation delay and
consume just 3µA per comparator. The combination of
low-power, single-supply operation down to 2.1V, and
ultra-small footprint makes these devices ideal for all
portable applications.
The MAX9075/MAX9077 have a common-mode input
voltage range of -0.2V to VCC- 1.2V. Unlike many comparators, there is no differential clamp between the
inputs, allowing the differential input voltage range to
extend Rail-to-Rail®. All inputs and outputs tolerate a
continuous short-circuit fault condition to either rail.
The design of the output stage limits supply-current
surges while switching (typical of many other comparators), minimizing power consumption under dynamic
conditions. Large internal push-pull output drivers allow
rail-to-rail output swing with loads up to 2mA, making
these devices ideal for interface with TTL/CMOS logic.
The MAX9075 single comparator is available in 5-pin
SC70 and SOT23 packages, while the MAX9077 dual
comparator is available in 8-pin SOT23, µMAX, and SO
packages.
Applications
Battery-Powered Systems
Threshold Detectors/Discriminators
Keyless Entry Systems
IR Receivers
Digital Line Receivers
Features
♦ 580ns Propagation Delay from Only 3µA
♦ 2.1V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation
♦ Ground-Sensing Inputs
♦ Rail-to-Rail Outputs
♦ No Output Phase Inversion for Overdriven Inputs
♦ No Differential Clamp Across Inputs
♦ Available in Ultra-Small Packages
5-Pin SC70 (MAX9075)
8-Pin SOT23 (MAX9077)
MAX9075/MAX9077
Low-Cost, Ultra-Small, 3µA
Single-Supply Comparators
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Ordering Information
Typical Operating Circuit
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
Rail-to-Rail is a registered trademark of Nippon Motorola, Ltd.
PART TEMP RANGE
MAX9075EXK-T -40°C to +85°C 5 SC70-5 AAC
MAX9075EXK-T -40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23-5 ADLX
MAX9077EKA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23-8 AAAD
MAX9077EUA -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX —
MAX9077ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO —
PINPACKAGE
TOP
MARK
V
CC
TOP VIEW
15V
OUT
GND
MAX9075
2
34
SC70-5/SOT23-5
CC
IN-IN+
V
IN
V
CC
IN+
IN-
V
REF
MAX9075
MAX9077
OUT
GND

VCC= 5V
MAX9075/MAX9077
Low-Cost, Ultra-Small, 3µA
Single-Supply Comparators
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC= 5V, VCM= -0.2V, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.) (Note 1)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Note 1: All devices are 100% production tested at TA= +25°C. All temperature limits are guaranteed by design.
Note 2: Inferred from CMRR. Either input can be driven to the absolute maximum limit without output inversion, as long as the other
input is within the input voltage range.
Note 3: Guaranteed by design.
Supply Voltage
V
CC
to GND........................................................................6V
All Other Pins to GND...........................-0.3V to (V
CC
+ 0.3V)
Duration of Output Short-Circuit to GND or V
CC
........Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
5-Pin SC70 (derate 2.5mW/°C above +70°C)............200mW
5-Pin SOT23 (derate 7.1mW/°C above +70°C)..........571mW
8-Pin SOT23 (derate 5.3mW/°C above +70°C)..........421mW
8-Pin µMAX (derate 4.5mW/°C above +70°C) ...........362mW
8-Pin SO (derate 5.88mW/°C above +70°C)..............471mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Inferred from PSRR
C
LOAD
= 10pF
-0.2V ≤ VCM≤ (VCC- 1.2V)
C
LOAD
= 10pF, overdrive = 100mV
C
LOAD
= 10pF, overdrive = 100mV
VCM= 0 (Note 3)
VCC= 3V
2.1V ≤ VCC≤ 5.5V
(Note 2)
I
SINK
= 2mA
I
SOURCE
= 2mA
CONDITIONS
ns
1.6
Rise/Fall Time
ns
250
t
PD-
Propagation Delay High to Low
ns
580
t
PD+
Propagation Delay Low to High
V
0.4
V
OL
OUT_ Output Voltage Low
V
VCC-
0.4
V
OH
OUT_ Output Voltage High
6.6
3 5.2
I
CC
V
2.1 5.5
V
CC
Operating Supply Voltage Range
Supply Current per Comparator
dB
60 82
CMRRCommon-Mode Rejection Ratio
pF
3
C
IN
Input Capacitance
nA-5 -20I
B
Input Bias Current
nA
1
I
OS
Input Offset Current
2.4
dB
54 77
PSRRPower-Supply Rejection Ratio
V
-0.2
V
CC
-
1.2
V
CMR
Common-Mode Voltage Range
mV
±1 ±8
V
OS
Input Offset Voltage
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
TA= +25°C
TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
VCC= 5V
µA

MAX9075/MAX9077
Low-Cost, Ultra-Small, 3µA
Single-Supply Comparators
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Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC= 5V, VCM= 0, 100mV overdrive, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE LOW vs.
SINK CURRENT (V
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0.5
0
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
01051520
SINK CURRENT (mA)
= 2.1V)
CC
MAX9075/7 toc01
TA = -40°C
OUTPUT VOLTAGE HIGH vs.
SOURCE CURRENT (V
2.5
2.0
1.5
TA = +85°C
1.0
0.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
-0.5
TA = +25°C
0
0426810
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
= 2.1V)
CC
TA = -40°C
12 14 16 18
MAX9075/7 toc04
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.0
0.5
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0.5
-0.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE LOW vs.
SINK CURRENT (V
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
0
0105 152025303540
SINK CURRENT (mA)
CC
OUTPUT VOLTAGE HIGH vs.
SOURCE CURRENT (V
TA = -40°C
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
0
0105152025
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
30 35 40 45
= 3V)
TA = -40°C
= 3V)
CC
7
6
MAX9075/7 toc02
5
4
3
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2
1
0
6
5
MAX9075/7 toc05
4
3
2
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1
0
-1
OUTPUT VOLTAGE LOW vs.
SINK CURRENT (V
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
02010 30 40 50
SINK CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE HIGH vs.
SOURCE CURRENT (V
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
02010 30 40 50
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
= 5V)
CC
TA = -40°C
60 70 80 90
= 5V)
CC
TA = -40°C
60 70 80 90 100
MAX9075/7 toc03
MAX9075/7 toc06
SHORT-CIRCUIT SINK CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
SINK CURRENT (mA)
20
10
0
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85
VCC = 5V
VCC = 3V
VCC = 2.1V
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
90
MAX9075 toc07
80
70
60
50
40
30
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
20
10
0
SHORT-CIRCUIT SOURCE CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
VCC = 5V
VCC = 3V
VCC = 2.1V
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
MAX9075 toc08
SUPPLY CURRENT vs.
TEMPERATURE (OUT = HIGH)
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
1.0
0.5
0
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85
VCC = 5V
VCC = 3V
VCC = 2.1V
TEMPERATURE (°C)
MAX9075 toc09