TLV3691IDCKR

TLV3691IDCKR belongs to the Linear – Comparators family. Linear Comparators are used for creating hysteresis, converting signals from one form to another and for voltage measurements. TLV3691IDCKR is the most popular and widely used Linear Comparator in integrated circuit form.

Overview

TLV3691IDCKR is a single op-amp Comparator. It has two inputs, one output and one enable pin. It comes in three forms – SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit), SOP (Small Outline Package) and MSOP (Miniature Small Outline Package). This Comparator uses three different types of op-amps – an open-loop op-amp, an overall gain op-amp and an internal feedback op-amp.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage (Vcc): 1.62V to 6V
• Input Offset Voltage (Vio): 2mV
• Overdrive Response Time: 5ns
• Maximum Output Voltage (Vomax): 6V
• Maximum Input Common-Mode Voltage Range : 0V to Vcc
• ESD Ratings: 4kV (Human Body Model)

Features

• Fast Response – 5ns
• Input Offset Voltage – 2mV
• Low Supply Voltage – 1.62V to 6V
• Low Input Bias Current – 5nA
• High Speed Operation – 5ns
• ESD Protection – 4kV

Applications

TLV3691IDCKR is most commonly used in the electronics industry as a comparison tool; it compares one signal to another and can be used for voltage measurement and signal conversion purposes. It is used in voltage monitoring and limit control circuits, such as temperature, over or under voltage sensing, gain control and analog switching applications. Additionally, TLV3691IDCKR is suitable for controlling solar cell power converters, motor speed controllers, voltage regulators and LED drivers.

Working Principle

TLV3691IDCKR works according to the principle of comparators. A comparator is a circuit used for comparing two analog voltages. One of the inputs is the reference voltage and the other is the input voltage. When the input voltage is higher than the reference voltage, the output of the comparator goes high and when the input voltage is lower than the reference voltage, the output goes low. TLV3691IDCKR has one input and one output and the output is the comparison result between the two signals.

TLV3691IDCKR has an open-loop op-amp with a low offset voltage which is used for amplifying the signal. The internal feedback provides the required gain and stability of the comparator. The input signals are regulated by the Vcc voltage. The TLV3691IDCKR has an enable pin which is used to control the output. When the enable pin is low, the output is OFF and when the enable pin is high, the input signals are sampled and compared and an output is produced.