MAX9025–MAX9028
EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE
UCSP, 1.8V, Nanopower, Beyond-the-Rails
Comparators With/Without Reference
General Description
The MAX9025/MAX9028 nanopower comparators in
space-saving chip-scale (UCSP™) packages feature
Beyond-the-Rails™ inputs and are guaranteed to oper-
ate down to +1.8V. The MAX9025/MAX9026 feature
an on-board 1.236V ±1% reference and draw an ultra-
low supply current of only 1µA, while the MAX9027−
MAX9028 (without reference) require just 0.6µA of
supply current. These features make the MAX9025−
MAX9028 family of comparators ideal for all 2-cell battery-
monitoring/management applications.
The unique design of the output stage limits supply-
current surges while switching, virtually eliminating the
supply glitches typical of many other comparators. This
design also minimizes overall power consumption under
dynamic conditions. The MAX9025/MAX9027 have a
push-pull output stage that sinks and sources current.
Large internal-output drivers allow rail-to-rail output swing
with loads up to 5mA. The MAX9026/MAX9028 have an
open-drain output stage that makes them suitable for
mixed-voltage system design. All devices are available in
the miniature 6-bump UCSP packages.
Refer to the MAX9117 data sheet for similar comparators
in 5-pin SC70 packages and the MAX9017 data sheet for
similar dual comparators in 8-pin SOT23 packages.
Applications
●● 2-Cell Battery Monitoring/Management
●● Ultra-Low-Power Systems
●● Mobile Communications
●● Notebooks and PDAs
●● Sensing at Ground or Supply Line
●● Telemetry and Remote Systems
●● Medical Instruments
Selector Guide
PART
INTERNAL OUTPUT
SUPPLY
REFERENCE TYPE CURRENT (µA)
MAX9025
Yes
Push-Pull
1.0
MAX9026
Yes
Open-Drain
1.0
MAX9027
No
Push-Pull
0.6
MAX9028
No
Open-Drain
0.6
Typical Application Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
Beyond-the-Rails and UCSP are trademarks of Maxim
Integrated Products, Inc.
Features
●● Space-Saving UCSP Package (1mm x 1.52mm)
●● Ultra-Low Supply Current
• 0.6µA (MAX9027/MAX9028)
• 1µA with Reference (MAX9025/MAX9026)
●● Guaranteed to Operate Down to +1.8V
●● Internal 1.236V ±1% Reference (MAX9025/
MAX9026)
●● Input Voltage Range Extends 200mV
Beyond-the-Rails
●● CMOS Push-Pull Output with ±5mA Drive Capability
(MAX9025/MAX9027)
●● Open-Drain Output Versions Available (MAX9026/
MAX9028)
●● Crowbar-Current-Free Switching
●● Internal Hysteresis for Clean Switching
●● No Phase Reversal for Overdriven Inputs
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP
RANGE
BUMP-
PACKAGE
MAX9025EBT+T -40°C to +85°C 6 UCSP
MAX9026EBT+T -40°C to +85°C 6 UCSP
MAX9027EBT+T -40°C to +85°C 6 UCSP
MAX9028EBT+T -40°C to +85°C 6 UCSP
+Denotes lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T = Tape and reel.
TOP
MARK
ADB
ADC
ADD
ADE
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
(BUMPS ON BOTTOM)
B
A
1
IN+
VCC
MAX9025–
MAX9028
2
REF
(VEE)
OUT
3
IN-
VEE
( ) MAX9027/MAX9028 PINS
UCSP
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