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LM339X

The LM339X is an electronic component from Texas Instruments. View the full LM339X datasheet below including electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments

Overview

Part: LM339B, LM2901B, LM339, LM239, LM139, LM2901 Quad Differential Comparators from Texas Instruments

Type: Quad Differential Comparator

Description: The LM339B and LM2901B are next-generation quad differential comparators featuring lower offset voltage (0.37mV typ), higher supply voltage capability (up to 36V), lower supply current (0.8mA typ), lower input bias current (3.5nA typ), and faster response time (1μsec typ).

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2 to 36 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 85 °C (LM339B), -40 to 125 °C (LM2901B)
  • Common-mode input voltage range: (V-) to (V+) - 1.5 V

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 38 V
  • Max continuous current: 25 mA (Output sink current)
  • Max junction/storage temperature: 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Input offset voltage (LM339B/LM2901B): ±0.37 mV (typ, V S = 5 to 36V, T A = 25°C)
  • Input offset voltage (LM339B/LM2901B): ±5.5 mV (max, V S = 5 to 36V, over temp)
  • Input bias current (LM339B/LM2901B): -3.5 nA (typ), -50 nA (max, over temp)
  • Large signal differential voltage amplification (LM339B/LM2901B): 200 V/mV (typ, V S = 15V)
  • Low level output voltage (LM339B/LM2901B): 110 mV (typ, I SINK ≤ 4mA)
  • Low level output current (LM339B/LM2901B): 21 mA (typ, V OL = 1.5V, V S = 5V)
  • Quiescent current (all comparators, LM339B/LM2901B): 0.8 mA (typ, V S = 5V, no load)
  • Response time (LM339B/LM2901B): 1 μsec (typ)

Features:

  • Improved specifications of B-version
  • ESD rating (HBM): 2kV
  • Common-mode input voltage range includes ground
  • Differential input voltage range equal to maximum rated supply voltage: ±38V
  • Low output saturation voltage
  • Output compatible with TTL, MOS, and CMOS

Applications:

  • Vacuum robot
  • Single phase UPS
  • Server PSU
  • Cordless power tool
  • Wireless infrastructure
  • Appliances
  • Building automation
  • Factory automation & control
  • Motor drives
  • Infotainment & cluster

Package:

  • SOIC (14)
  • PDIP (14)
  • TSSOP (14)
  • SOP (14)
  • SSOP (14)
  • SOT-23 (14)
  • WQFN (16)

Features

  • NEW LM339B and LM2901B
  • Improved specifications of B-version
  • -Maximum rating: up to 38V
  • -ESD rating (HBM): 2kV
  • -Low input offset: 0.37mV
  • -Low input bias current: 3.5nA
  • -Low supply-current: 200μA per comparator
  • -Faster response time of 1μsec
  • -Extended temperature range for LM339B
  • B-version is drop-in replacement for LM239, LM339 and LM2901, A and V versions
  • Common-mode input voltage range includes ground
  • Differential input voltage range equal to maximumrated supply voltage: ±38V
  • Low output saturation voltage
  • Output compatible with TTL, MOS, and CMOS
  • For single version, see the TL331B
  • For dual version, see the LM393B or LM2903B

Applications

Pin Configuration

Figure 5-1. D, DB, N, NS, PW Packages 14-Pin SOIC, SSOP, PDIP, SOP, TSSOP Top View

Figure 5-1. D, DB, N, NS, PW Packages 14-Pin SOIC, SSOP, PDIP, SOP, TSSOP Top View

NOTE: Connect exposed thermal pad directly to GND pin.

Figure 5-2. RTE Package 16-Pad WQFN With Exposed Thermal Pad Top View

Table 5-1. Pin Functions

PINPINPIN
NAME (1)D, DB, N, NS, PW, DYY, JWQFN
OUT1 (1)116
OUT2 (1)215
V CC31
IN2- (1)45
IN2+ (1)56
IN1- (1)62
IN1+ (1)74
IN3-87
IN3+98
IN4-109
IN4+1111
GND1212
OUT41313
OUT31414
NC-3
NC-10
Thermal Pad-PAD

Table 5-1. Pin Functions

Electrical Characteristics

VS = 5V, VCM = (V-) ; TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted).

PARAMETERPARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNIT
V IOInput offset voltageV S = 5 to 36V-3.5±0.373.5mV
V IOInput offset voltageV S = 5 to 36V, T A = -40°C to +85°C-5.55.5mV
I BInput bias current-3.5-25nA
I BInput bias currentT A = -40°C to +85°C-50nA
I OSInput offset current-25±0.525nA
I OSInput offset currentT A = -40°C to +85°C-5050nA
V CMCommon mode range (1)V S = 3 to 36V(V-)(V+) - 1.5V
V CMCommon mode range (1)V S = 3 to 36V, T A = -40°C to +85°C(V-)(V+) - 2.0V
A VDLarge signal differential voltage amplificationV S = 15V, V O = 1.4V to 11.4V; R L ≥ 15k to (V+)50200V/mV
V OLLow level output Voltage {swing from (V-)}I SINK ≤ 4mA, V ID = -1V110400mV
V OLLow level output Voltage {swing from (V-)}I SINK ≤ 4mA, V ID = -1V T A = -40°C to +85°C550mV
I OH-LKGHigh-level output leakage current(V+) = V O = 5V; V ID = 1V0.150nA
I OH-LKGHigh-level output leakage current(V+) = V O = 36V; V ID = 1V100nA
I OLLow level output currentV OL = 1.5V; V ID = -1V; V S = 5V621mA
I QQuiescent current (all comparators)V S = 5V, no load0.81.2mA
I QQuiescent current (all comparators)V S = 36V, no load, T A = -40°C to +85°C11.6mA

SLCS006Z - OCTOBER 1979 - REVISED MAY 2025

Absolute Maximum Ratings

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)

MINMAXUNIT
Supply voltage: V S = (V+) - (V-)-0.338V
Differential input voltage : V ID (2)±38V
Input pins (IN+, IN-)-0.338V
Current into input pins (IN+, IN-)-50mA
Output pin (OUT)-0.338V
Output sink current25mA
Output short-circuit duration (3)Unlimiteds
Junction temperature, T J150°C
Storage temperature, T stg-65150°C
  • (1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended Operating Conditions . Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods can affect device reliability.
  • (2) Differential voltages are at IN+ with respect to IN-
  • (3) Short circuits from outputs to V+ can cause excessive heating and eventual destruction.

Recommended Operating Conditions

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)

MINMAXUNIT
Supply voltage: V S = (V+) - (V-)236V
Ambient temperature, T A, LM339B-4085°C
Ambient temperature, T A, LM2901B-40125°C
Input Voltage Range, V IVR(V-) - 0.1(V+) - 2.0V

Thermal Information

All DevicesAll DevicesAll DevicesAll DevicesAll DevicesAll Devices
THERMAL METRIC (1)THERMAL METRIC (1)N (PDIP)D (SOIC)PW (TSSOP)DB (SSOP)NS (SOP)RTE (QFN)
14 PINS14 PINS14 PINS14 PINS14 PINS16 PINS
R θJAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance114.9111.2136.6111.896.267.6
R θJC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance93.866.966.663.656.172.3
R θJBJunction-to-board thermal resistance77.767.879.860.556.943.1
ψ JTJunction-to-top characterization parameter60.428.017.826.224.86.3
ψ JBJunction-to-board characterization parameter76.767.479.358.556.442.8
R θJC(bot)Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance-----26.4

Typical Application

Typically, a comparator compares either a single signal to a reference, or to two differnt signals. Many users take advantage of the open-drain output to drive the comparison logic output to a logic voltage level to an MCU or logic device. The wide supply range and high voltage capability makes LMx39 or LM2901x an excellent choice for level shifting to a higher or lower voltage.

Related Variants

The following components are covered by the same datasheet.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
LM339DRTexas Instruments
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