25ns, Dual/Quad/Single, Low-Power,
TTL Comparators
VTRIP+
VHYST
VTRIP-
VIN+
VOS
=
VTRIP+
+
2
VTRIP-
VIN- = 0
VOH
COMPARATOR
OUTPUT
VOL
Figure 1. Input and Output Waveforms, Noninverting Input
Varied
possible. Pay close attention to the decoupling capaci-
tor’s bandwidth, keeping leads short. Short lead
lengths on the inputs and outputs are also essential to
avoid unwanted parasitic feedback around the com-
parators. Solder the device directly to the printed circuit
board instead of using a socket.
Overdriving the Inputs
The inputs to the MAX9107/MAX9108/MAX9109 may be
driven to the voltage limits given in the Absolute
Maximum Ratings. If the inputs are overdriven, there is
no output phase reversal.
Battery-Operated Infrared Data Link
In Figure 3, the circuit allows reception of infrared data.
The MAX4400 converts the photodiode current to a
voltage, and the MAX9109 determines whether the
amplifier output is high enough to be called a “1.” The
current consumption of this circuit is minimal: the
MAX4400 and MAX9109 require typically 410µA and
350µA, respectively.
3V
LATCH
LE 1.4V
COMPARE
0
ts
th
VOS
DIFFERENTIAL
INPUT
VOLTAGE
VOH
OUTPUT 1.4V
VOL
VOD
VIN
tPD+
Figure 2. MAX9109 Timing Diagram
10pF
1MΩ
+5V
MAX4400
3
SIEMENS BP-104
PHOTODIODE 1
0.1µF
5
4
2
100kΩ
1000pF
47kΩ 100kΩ
+5V
1000pF
+5V
3
6
0.1µF
1
4
2
5 DATA
MAX9109
Figure 3. Battery-Operated Infrared Data Link Consumes Only
760µA
Chip Information
MAX9107 TRANSISTOR COUNT: 262
MAX9108 TRANSISTOR COUNT: 536
MAX9109 TRANSISTOR COUNT: 140
PROCESS: Bipolar
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