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MAX9075/MAX9077
Low-Cost, Ultra-Small, 3µA
Single-Supply Comparators
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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 com-
parators, 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 con-
tinuous short-circuit fault condition to either rail.
The design of the output stage limits supply-current
surges while switching (typical of many other compara-
tors), 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
o580ns Propagation Delay from Only 3µA
o2.1V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation
oGround-Sensing Inputs
oRail-to-Rail Outputs
oNo Output Phase Inversion for Overdriven Inputs
oNo Differential Clamp Across Inputs
oAvailable in Ultra-Small Packages
5-Pin SC70 (MAX9075)
8-Pin SOT23 (MAX9077)
Ordering Information
Typical Operating Circuit
VCC
VCC
OUT
GND
VREF
IN-
IN+
VIN
MAX9075
MAX9077
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
GND
IN-IN+
15V
CC
OUT
MAX9075
SC70-5/SOT23-5
2
34
+
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
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PART* TEMP RANGE PIN-
PACKAGE
TOP
MARK
MAX9075EXK+T -40°C to +85°C 5 SC70 AAC+
MAX9075EUK+T -40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23 ADLX+
MAX9077EKA+T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AAAD+
MAX9077EUA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX —
MAX9077ESA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 SO —
MAX9077MSA/PR2 -55°C to +125°C 8 SO —
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*Denotes a package containing lead(Pb).
T = Tape and reel.
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Single-Supply Comparators
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = 5V, VCM = 0V, TA= TMIN to TMAX, 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
VCC to GND........................................................................6V
All Other Pins to GND...........................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Current into Input Pins ......................................................±20mA
Duration of Output Short-Circuit to GND or VCC ........Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
5-Pin SC70 (derate 3.1mW/°C above +70°C)............247mW
5-Pin SOT23 (derate 3.1mW/°C above +70°C)..........247mW
8-Pin SOT23 (derate 5.2mW/°C above +70°C)..........412mW
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
Military Operating Temperature Range .............-55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Soldering Temperature (reflow)
Lead (Pb)-free............................................................+260°C
Containing lead (Pb)..................................................+240°C
Inferred from PSRR
CLOAD = 10pF
0V ≤VCM ≤(VCC - 1.2V)
CLOAD = 10pF, overdrive = 100mV
CLOAD = 10pF, overdrive = 100mV
VCM = 0.2V (Note 3)
VCC = 3V
2.1V ≤VCC ≤5.5V
(Note 2)
ISINK = 2mA
ISOURCE = 2mA
CONDITIONS
ns
1.6
Rise/Fall Time
ns
250
tPD-
Propagation Delay High to Low
ns
580
tPD+
Propagation Delay Low to High
V
0.4
VOL
OUT_ Output-Voltage Low
V
VCC -
0.4
VOH
OUT_ Output-Voltage High
7.5
3 5.2
ICC
V
2.1 5.5
VCC
Operating Supply Voltage Range
Supply Current per Comparator
dB
60 82
CMRRCommon-Mode Rejection Ratio
pF
3
CIN
Input Capacitance
nA-5 -20IB
Input Bias Current
nA
1
IOS
Input Offset Current
2.4
dB
54 77
PSRRPower-Supply Rejection Ratio
V
0VCC -
1.2
VCMR
Common-Mode Voltage Range
mV
±1 ±8
VOS
Input Offset Voltage
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
TA= +25°C
TA= TMIN to TMAX
VCC = 5V µA
0
1.0
0.5
2.0
1.5
2.5
3.0
01051520
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE LOW
vs. SINK CURRENT (VCC = 2.1V)
MAX9075/7 toc01
SINK CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C
0
1.0
0.5
2.0
1.5
2.5
3.5
3.0
4.0
0105 152025303540
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE LOW
vs. SINK CURRENT (VCC = 3V)
MAX9075/7 toc02
SINK CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C
0
2
1
4
3
5
7
6
02010 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE LOW
vs. SINK CURRENT (VCC = 5V)
MAX9075/7 toc03
SINK CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C
-0.5
0.5
0
1.5
1.0
2.0
2.5
0426810
12 14 16 18
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE HIGH
vs. SOURCE CURRENT (VCC = 2.1V)
MAX9075/7 toc04
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C
-0.5
0.5
0
1.5
1.0
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
0105152025
30 35 40 45
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE HIGH
vs. SOURCE CURRENT (VCC = 3V)
MAX9075/7 toc05
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C
-1
1
0
3
2
4
5
6
02010 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE HIGH
vs. SOURCE CURRENT (VCC = 5V)
MAX9075/7 toc06
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C
20
10
0
40
30
80
70
60
50
90
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85
SHORT-CIRCUIT SINK CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX9075 toc07
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SINK CURRENT (mA)
VCC = 5V
VCC = 3V
VCC = 2.1V
20
10
0
40
30
80
70
60
50
90
100
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85
SHORT-CIRCUIT SOURCE CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX9075 toc08
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
VCC = 5V
VCC = 3V
VCC = 2.1V
1.0
0.5
0
2.0
1.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
4.5
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE (OUT = HIGH)
MAX9075 toc09
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)
VCC = 5V
VCC = 3V
VCC = 2.1V
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = 5V, VCM = 0V, 100mV overdrive, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
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1.0
0.5
0
2.0
1.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE (OUT = LOW)
MAX9075 toc10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)
VCC = 5V
VCC = 3V
VCC = 2.1V
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. OUTPUT TRANSITION FREQUENCY
MAX9075 toc11
TRANSITION FREQUENCY (Hz)
SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)
1000
1
10
100
1 1k 10k 100k10 100 1M
VCC = 2.1V
VCC = 5V
VCC = 3V
-0.6
-0.7
-0.8
-0.4
-0.5
0
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX9075 toc12
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OFFSET VOLTAGE (mV)
VCC = 5V
VCC = 3V
VCC = 2.1V
0
0.2
0.1
0.4
0.3
0.6
0.5
0.7
PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
MAX9075 toc13
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
PROPAGATION DELAY (μs)
0 500 1000 1500 2000
tPD+
tPD-
0
0.4
0.2
0.8
0.6
1.2
1.0
1.4
1.6
PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. INPUT OVERDRIVE (tPD+)
MAX9075 toc14
INPUT OVERDRIVE (mV)
PROPAGATION DELAY (μs)
0 50 100 150 200 250
VCC = 5V
VCC = 3V
VCC = 2.1V
0
100
50
200
150
300
250
350
400
450
500
PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. TEMPERATURE (VCC = 2.1V)
MAX9075 toc16
TEMPERATURE (°C)
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85
tPD-
tPD+
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. TEMPERATURE (VCC = 3V)
MAX9075 toc17
TEMPERATURE (°C)
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85
tPD-
tPD+
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. TEMPERATURE (VCC = 5V)
MAX9075 toc18
TEMPERATURE (°C)
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85
tPD-
tPD+
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = 5V, VCM = 0V, 100mV overdrive, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
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100ns/div
PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD+)
MAX9075/7 toc19
50mV/div
2V/div
VIN
VCC = 5V
VOUT
100ns//div
PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD-)
MAX9075/7 toc20
50mV/div
2V/div VOUT
VIN
VCC = 5V
200μs/div
TRIANGLE WAVE
MAX9075/7 toc23
VIN
VOUT
50mV/div
1V/div
VCC = 3V
100ns/div
PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD+)
MAX9075/7 toc21
VIN
VOUT
50mV/div
1V/div
VCC = 3V
100ns/div
PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD-)
MAX9075/7 toc22
VIN
VOUT
50mV/div
1V/div
VCC = 3V
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
INPUT BIAS CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX9075 toc24
TEMPERATURE (°C)
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (nA)
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85
VCC = 3V
VCC = 5V
VCC = 2.1V
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = 5V, VCM = 0V, 100mV overdrive, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
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Pin Description
FUNCTIONNAME
SOT23
MAX9077
µMAX/SOSC70 SOT23
—1 — Comparator OutputOUT1
1— 1
42 2 GroundGND2
Output of Comparator AOUTA—
—3 —
3— 4 Noninverting Input of Comparator AINA+—
—4 —
2— 3 Inverting Input of Comparator AINA-—
Inverting Comparator InputIN-4
Noninverting Comparator InputIN+3
85 8 Positive Supply VoltageVCC
5
5— 5
6— 6 Inverting Input of Comparator BINB-—
7— 7 Output of Comparator BOUTB—
Noninverting Input of Comparator BINB+—
MAX9075
PIN
Detailed Description
The MAX9075/MAX9077 feature a 580ns propagation
delay from an ultra-low supply current of only 3µA per
comparator. These devices are capable of single-sup-
ply operation in the 2.1V to 5.5V range. Large internal
output drivers allow rail-to-rail output swing with up to
2mA loads. Both comparators offer a push-pull output
that sinks and sources current.
Comparator Output
The MAX9075/MAX9077 are designed to maintain a
low-supply current during repeated transitions by limit-
ing the shoot-through current.
Noise Considerations, Comparator Input
The input common-mode voltage range for these
devices extends from 0V to VCC - 1.2V. Unlike many
other comparators, the MAX9075/MAX9077 can oper-
ate at any differential input voltage within these limits.
Input bias current is typically -5nA if the input voltage is
between the supply rails.
Although the comparators have a very high gain, useful
gain is limited by noise. The comparator has a wide-
band peak-to-peak noise of approximately 70µV.
Applications Information
Adding Hysteresis
Hysteresis extends the comparator’s noise margin by
increasing the upper threshold and decreasing the
lower threshold. A voltage divider from the output of the
comparator sets the trip voltage. Therefore, the trip
voltage is related to the output voltage. Set the hystere-
sis with three resistors using positive feedback, as
shown in Figure 1.
The design procedure is as follows:
1) Choose R3. The leakage current of IN+ may cause a
small error; however, the current through R3 can be
approximately 500nA and still maintain accuracy.
The added supply current due to the circuit at the
trip point is VCC/R3; 10MΩis a good practical value
for R3, as this keeps the current well below the sup-
ply current of the chip.
2) Choose the hysteresis voltage (VHYS), which is the
voltage between the upper and lower thresholds. In
this example, choose VHYS = 50mV and assume
VREF = 1.2V and VCC = 5V.
3) Calculate R1 as follows:
R1 = R3 x VHYS/VCC = 10MΩx 0.05/5 = 100kΩ
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4) Choose the threshold voltage for VIN rising (VTHR). In
this example, choose VTHR = 3V.
5) Calculate R2 as follows:
R2 = 1/{[VTHR/(VREF R1)] - 1/R1 - 1/R3} =
1/{[3 / (1.2 100kΩ)] - 1/100kΩ- 1/10MΩ} = 67.114kΩ
A 1% preferred value is 64.9kΩ.
6) Verify the threshold voltages with these formulas:
VIN rising:
VTHR = VREF R1 (1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3)
VIN falling:
VTHF = VTHR - (R1 VCC)/R3
7) Check the error due to input bias current (5nA). If the
error is too large, reduce R3 and recalculate.
VTH = IB(R1 R2 R3)/(R1 + R2 + R3) = 0.2mV
Board Layout and Bypassing
Use 10nF power-supply bypass capacitors. Use 100nF
bypass capacitors when supply impedance is high,
when supply leads are long, or when excessive noise is
expected on the supply lines. Minimize signal trace
lengths to reduce stray capacitance. Minimize the
capacitive coupling between IN- and OUT. For slow-
moving input signals (rise time > 1ms) use a 1nF
capacitor between IN+ and IN-.
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
VCC
VIN
VCC OUT
GND
VREF
R3
R2
R1
MAX9075
MAX9077
Figure 1. Adding Hysteresis
INB-
INB+INA+
1
+
2
8
7
VCC
OUTB
GND
INA-
OUTA
SOT23-8
TOP VIEW
3
4
6
5
INB-
INB+GND
1
2
8
7
VCC
OUTBINA-
INA+
OUTA
µMAX/SO
3
4
6
5
MAX9077
MAX9077
+
Pin Configurations (continued)
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Single-Supply Comparators
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Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note that a “+”, “#”, or
“-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the
package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE TYPE PACKAGE CODE OUTLINE NO. LAND
PATTERN NO.
5 SC70 X5+1 21-0076 90-0188
5 SOT23 U5+1 21-0057 90-0174
8 SOT23 K8+2 21-0078 90-0176
8 µMAX U8+1 21-0036 90-0092
8 S0 S8+4 21-0041 90-0096
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max limits) shown in the Electrical Characteristics table are guaranteed. Other parametric values quoted in this data sheet are provided for guidance.
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MAX9075/MAX9077
Low-Cost, Ultra-Small, 3µA
Single-Supply Comparators
Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE DESCRIPTION PAGES
CHANGED
0 0/99 Initial release —
3 1/07 Revised Absolute Maximum Ratings 2
4 12/12
Added MAX9077MSA/PR2 to Ordering Information and updated for lead-free
notation. Revised Absolute Maximum Ratings, Electrical Characteristics, and the
Noise Considerations, Comparator Input section.
1, 2, 6
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