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UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
General Description
The MAX9644/MAX9645/MAX9646 are small, single
comparators, ideal for a wide variety of portable electronics
applications such as cell phones, media players, and
notebooks that have extremely tight board space and
power constraints. These comparators are offered in
both a miniature 4-bump UCSP™ package with a 1mm
x 1mm footprint (as small as two 0402 resistors) and a
5-pin SOT23 package.
The ICs feature an input voltage range of -0.3V to +5.5V,
independent of supply voltage. These devices maintain
high impedance at the inputs even when powered down
(VCC or VREF = 0V). They also feature internal filtering to
provide high RF immunity.
The ICs have an internal 0.2V reference. These devices
feature either a push-pull or an open-drain output. They
consume only 700nA (max) supply current and operate
down to VCC = 1V over the extended -40ºC to +85ºC
temperature range.
Applications
Cell Phones
Portable Media Players
Electronic Toys
Notebook Computers
Portable Medical Devices
Benets and Features
Tiny, 1mm x 1mm x 0.6mm 4-Bump UCSP
Footprint = Two 0402 Resistors
Also Available in a 5-Pin SOT23 Package
Ultra-Low Operating Current (700nA max)
-0.3V to +5.5V Input Voltage Range
Internal 0.2V Reference Trimmed to 1% Accuracy
15μs Propagation Delay
-40ºC to +85ºC Extended Temperature Range
Note: All devices are specified over the extended -40°C to
+85°C operating temperature range.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
G45 = Protective die coating.
PART PIN-PACKAGE TOP MARK
MAX9644EBS+G45 4 UCSP +AGL
MAX9644EUK+ 5 SOT23 +AFJN
MAX9645EBS+G45 4 UCSP +AGM
MAX9645EUK+ 5 SOT23 +AFJO
MAX9646EBS+G45 4 UCSP +AGN
MAX9646EUK+ 5 SOT23 +AFJP
PART REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V) INPUT OUTPUT
MAX9644 0.2 Noninverting Open-Drain
MAX9645 0.2 Inverting Open-Drain
MAX9646 0.2 Noninverting Push-Pull
Ordering Information
Selector Guide
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VCC, REF, IN to GND .............................................. -0.3V to +6V
OUT to GND (MAX9644/MAX9645) ........................ -0.3V to +6V
OUT to GND (MAX9646 only) ............... -0.3V to + (VCC + 0.3V)
Output Short-Circuit Current Duration ................................... 10s
Input Current into Any Terminal ........................................ ±20mA
Continuous Power Dissipation
4-Bump UCSP (derate 3.0mW/ºC above +70ºC) ........238mW
5-Pin SOT23 (derate 3.9mW/ºC above +70ºC) ........... 312mW
Operating Temperature Range ............................ -40ºC to +85ºC
Junction Temperature ...................................................... +150ºC
Storage Temperature Range ............................ -65?C to +150ºC
Bump Temperature (soldering) Reflow ............................ +235ºC
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................. +300ºC
Soldering Temperature (reflow) ....................................... +260ºC
(VCC = 3.3V, RPULLUP = 10kΩ to VPULLUP = 3.3V for MAX9644/MAX9645, TA = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values at TA = +25°C, unless
otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Input Voltage Range VIN Guaranteed by IIN test -0.3 +5.5 V
Input Bias Current IIN VIN = 0.2V to 5.5V (Note 2) 0.06 15 nA
Input Leakage Current IIN_SHDN VCC = 0V, VIN = 5.5V (Note 2) < 0.1 15 nA
Output Voltage Low VOL
ISINK = 50µA, VCC = 1.0V 0.03 0.2
V
ISINK = 200µA, VCC = 1.2V 0.08 0.20
ISINK = 500µA, VCC = 1.8V 0.13 0.23
ISINK = 0.75mA, VCC = 3.3V 0.14 0.3
ISINK = 1.2mA, VCC = 5.5V 0.19 0.5
Output Voltage High
(MAX9464 Only) VOH
ISOURCE = 15µA, VCC = 1.0V VCC -
0.08V VCC - 0.2V
V
ISOURCE = 40µA, VCC = 1.2V VCC -
0.08V
VCC -
0.20V
ISOURCE = 180µA, VCC = 1.8V VCC -
0.15V
VCC -
0.23V
ISOURCE = 0.3mA, VCC = 3.3V VCC -
0.13V VCC - 0.3V
ISOURCE = 0.75mA, VCC = 5.5V VCC -
0.24V VCC - 0.5V
Output Leakage Current
(MAX9644/MAX9645 Only) IOUT_LEAKAGE OUT = high, VPULLUP = 5.5V
(Note 2) < 0.1 15 nA
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Propagation Delay tPD VOVERDRIVE = ±100mV (Note 3) 15 µs
Fall Time tFCL = 10pF 14 ns
Rise Time tRCL = 10pF, MAX9646 only 30 ns
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
Input Threshold (Note 4) VREF
MAX964_EBS+ 200 mV
MAX964_EUK+ 199
Absolute Maximum Ratings
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.
Electrical Characteristics
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(VCC = 3.3V, RPULLUP = 10kΩ to VPULLUP = 3.3V for MAX9644/MAX9645, TA = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values at TA = +25°C, unless
otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
Note 1: All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25°C. Temperature limits are guaranteed by design.
Note 2: Too small to be measured in an ATE test environment. Only gross test to catch failures is implemented.
Note 3: Overdrive is defined as the voltage above or below the switching points.
Note 4: Guaranteed by ATE and/or bench characterization over temperature. VREF is the average of the trip points.
Note 5: Hysteresis is half the input voltage difference between the two switching points.
Note 6: Includes reference error along with comparator offset voltage error.
(VCC = 3.3V, VREF = 1.8V, RPULLUP = 10kΩ to VPULLUP = 3.3V for MAX9644/MAX9645, VGND = 0V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise
noted.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Input Threshold Error
(Note 4) Delta-VREF
TA = +25°C -1 +1 %
TA = -40°C to +85°C -3.5 +3.5
Input Threshold Hysteresis VHYS TA = -40°C to +85°C (Note 5) ±0.9 mV
REF Tempco VREF_TEMPCO (Note 6) 6 µV/°C
Power-Supply Rejection
Ratio PSRR VCC = 1.0V to 5.5V 40 53 dB
POWER SUPPLY
Supply Voltage VCC Guaranteed by VOL/VOH tests 1.0 5.5 V
Supply Current ICC
VCC = 1.0V 0.4 0.7 µA
VCC = 5.5V 0.6 1.1
Power-Up Time tON 3 ms
OUTPUT VOLTAGE LOW
vs. SINK CURRENT
MAX9644 toc03
SINK CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE LOW (V)
62
0.5
1.0
0.1
0.6
0.4
0.9
0.3
0.8
0.2
0.7
0
0 4 8
VREF = 3.3V
VREF = 1.8V
VREF = 5V
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. OUTPUT TRANSITION FREQUENCY
MAX9644 toc02
OUTPUT TRANSITION FREQUENCY (kHz)
SUPPLY CURRENT (A)
1 10
10
100
1
0.1 100
VCC = 5V
VCC = 3.3V
VCC = 1.8V
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX9644 toc01
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
SUPPLY CURRENT (nA)
54321
200
400
600
800
1000
0
0 6
+85C
-40C
+25C
Electrical Characteristics (continued)
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(VCC = 3.3V, VREF = 1.8V, RPULLUP = 10kΩ to VPULLUP = 3.3V for MAX9644/MAX9645, VGND = 0V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise
noted.)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE HIGH
vs. SOURCE CURRENT (MAX9646)
MAX9644 toc04
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
OIUTPUT VOLTAGE HIGH (VCC - VOH, V)
0.5
1.0
0.1
0.6
0.4
0.9
0.3
0.8
0.2
0.7
0
0 1.51.0 2.5 3.00.5 2.0
VCC = 3.3V
VCC = 1.8V
VCC = 5V
INPUT BIAS CURRENT
vs. INPUT BIAS VOLTAGE
MAX9644 toc05
INPUT BIAS VOLTAGE (V)
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (nA)
-5
5
0
-10
-15
-20
0 0.20 0.25 0.300.05 0.10 0.15
VCC = 3.3V
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX9644 toc06
TEMPERATURE (C)
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (mV)
201.6
202.0
201.8
201.4
201.2
201.0
201.7
201.9
201.5
201.3
201.1
-40 8510 60-15 35
VCC = 3.3V
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX9644 toc07
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (mV)
200.2
201.0
200.6
199.8
199.4
199.0
200.4
200.8
200.0
199.6
199.2
1.0 5.02.5 3.0 4.54.01.5 2.0 3.5
PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX9644 toc08
TEMPERATURE (C)
PROPAGATION DELAY (s)
14
17
10
15
16
13
12
11
9
-40 -15 60 853510
VCC = 3.3V
VCC = 1.8V
VCC = 5V
VOD = 100mV
PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. INPUT OVERDRIVE
MAX9644 toc09
INPUT OVERDRIVE (mV)
PROPAGATION DELAY (s)
50
80
10
60
40
30
20
70
0
0 100 150 25020050
VCC = 3.3V
VCC = 1.8V
VCC = 5V
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(VCC = 3.3V, VREF = 1.8V, RPULLUP = 10kΩ to VPULLUP = 3.3V for MAX9644/MAX9645, VGND = 0V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise
noted.)
PROPAGATION DELAY AT VCC = 3.3V
MAX9644 toc10
100s/div
0V
0.1V
0.3V
IN+
100mV/div
OUT
2V/div
POWER-UP/POWER-DOWN RESPONSE
MAX9644 toc12
1ms/div
0V
0V
VCC
2V/div
OUT
2V/div
VIN = 0.3V
VCC = 3.3V
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION
FOR NO FALSE TRIGGERING
MAX9644 toc14
FREQUENCY (Hz)
TRIP POINT (mV)
100k100
200
206
194
202
196
204
198
10 10k1k 1M
VCC = 3.3V + 100mVP-P
UPPER TRIP POINT
LOWER TRIP POINT
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX9644 toc11
TEMPERATURE (C)
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (mV)
201.6
202.0
201.8
201.4
201.2
201.0
201.7
201.9
201.5
201.3
201.1
-40 8510 60-15 35
VCC = 3.3V
OUTPUT RESPONSE TO
SUPPLY VOLTAGE TRANSIENT
MAX9644 toc13
1ms/div
0V
0V
0V
3V
3.2V VCC
200mV/div
OUT
2V/div
OUT
2V/div
OUT
2V/div
VIN = VTH + 20mV
VIN = VTH + 10mV
VIN = VTH + 1mV
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PIN NAME FUNCTION
UCSP SOT23
A1 5 OUT Comparator Output. The MAX9644/MAX9645 have open-drain outputs. The MAX9646 has a
push-pull output.
A2 4 IN Comparator Input. The MAX9644/MAX9646 have noninverting inputs. The MAX9645 has
inverting inputs.
B1 1 VCC Power-Supply Voltage. Bypass to ground with a 0.1µF bypass capacitor.
B2 2, 3 GND Ground
MAX9644
MAX9645
MAX9646
MAX9644
MAX9645
MAX9646
A1
UCSP SOT23
TOP VIEW (BUMPS ON BOTTOM)
A2
B1 B2
IN
GND
OUT
VCC
1
+
3
2
5
4
VCC
GND
OUT
IN
GND
Pin Conguration
Pin Description
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Detailed Description
The MAX9644/MAX9645/MAX9646 are extremely small
comparators ideal for compact, low-current, and low-
voltage applications.
The ICs consume only 400nA (typ). The low-voltage
operating capability of the operating current makes these
devices extremely attractive to long-life battery-operated
devices—these applications can now use a single digital
power-supply rail to power the new generation of micro-
controllers (which can be down to 0.9V). All parts are
available in a tiny 4-bump UCSP, which is only 0.6mm tall
and occupies a 1mm x 1mm footprint and a 5-pin SOT23.
Input Stage Circuitry
Noninverting inputs are available on the MAX9644/
MAX9646 and inverting inputs are available on the
MAX9645.
The MAX9644/MAX9645/MAX9646 incorporate an inno-
vative input stage architecture that allows their input
voltage to exceed VCC by several volts (limited only by
the Absolute Maximum Ratings). This is unlike traditional
comparators that have an input ESD diode clamp between
the input and VCC, limiting this maximum overvoltage to
about 0.3V. The ICs architecture maintains a high input
impedance to input signals even when the device power-
supply voltage is completely turned off (VCC or REF
taken to 0V). This greatly benefits flexible power-saving
schemes to be easily implemented in advanced battery-
operated devices. On-chip filtering provides immunity
from any RF noise being picked up by input traces. These
devices feature an internal temperature-compensated,
low-power 0.2V reference voltage
Output Stage Structure
The MAX9644/MAX9645 have open-drain outputs that
allow them to interface to logic circuitry running from sup-
ply voltages other than the one supplied to the part. These
devices require an external pullup resistor or current
source for proper operation. Many microcontroller digital
inputs ports can be readily programmed to include these.
The MAX9646 has a push-pull output stage that can
both sink and source current, eliminating the need for an
external pullup resistor. In this case, the MAX9646 uses
the microcontroller's power supply as VCC
Applications Information
Bypassing REF/VCC
Place a 0.1μF capacitor between REF or VCC and GND
as close as possible to the device. During a switching
event, all comparators draw a current spike from their
power-supply rails. This current spike is minimized by the
use of an internal break-before-make design.
Hysteresis Operation
The ICs feature internal hysteresis for noise immunity and
glitch-free operation. If additional hysteresis is needed, an
external positive feedback network can be easily imple-
mented on the MAX9644 and MAX9646 noninverting input
devices. Additional external hysteresis is not possible on
the MAX9645 because the noninverting input of the com-
parator is not externally accessible.
Table 1. How Devices Behave Under Various Input Voltage Conditions
PART INPUT VOLTAGE CONDITIONS ACTION AT OUTPUT
MAX9644 VIN > 0.2V External pullup resistor pulls output high.
VIN < 0.2V Output asserts low.
MAX9645 VIN > 0.2V Output asserts low.
VIN < 0.2V External pullup resistor pulls output high.
MAX9646 VIN > 0.2V Output asserts high.
VIN < 0.2V Output asserts low.
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MAX9644
IN MICROCONTROLLER
INTERNAL
PULLUP
VDD
VCC = 1.0V TO 5.5V
I/OOUT
0.2V REF
MAX9646
IN MICROCONTROLLER
VDD
VCC = 1.0V TO 5.5V
I/OOUT
0.2V REF
MAX9645
IN MICROCONTROLLER
INTERNAL
PULLUP
VDD
VCC = 1.0V TO 5.5V
I/OOUT
0.2V REF
Typical Operating Circuits
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
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PACKAGE TYPE PACKAGE CODE DOCUMENT NO. LAND PATTERN NO.
4 UCSP B4+1 21-0117 Refer to Application Note 1891
5 SOT23 U5+2 21-0057 90-0174
Package Information
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“#”, 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.
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Package Information (continued)
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“#”, 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.
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REVISION
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REVISION
DATE DESCRIPTION PAGES
CHANGED
0 3/14 Initial release
1 10/11 Updated Features section 1
2 3/17 Updated title to include “nanoPower” 1–11
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