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LM2903,LM393/LM393A,LM293A
Dual Differential Comparator

Features Description
• Single Supply Operation: 2V to 36V The LM2903, LM393/LM393A, LM293A consist of two
• Dual Supply Operation: 1V to 18V independent voltage comparators designed to operate from a
• Allow Comparison of Voltages Near Ground Potential single power supply over a wide voltage range.
• Low Current Drain 800A Typ.
• Compatible with all Forms of Logic
• Low Input Bias Current 25nA Typ. 8-DIP
• Low Input Offset Current 5nA Typ.
• Low Offset Voltage 1mV Typ. 1

8-SOIC

Internal Block Diagram

OUTPUT1 1 8 VCC

IN1 (-) 2 - 7 OUTPUT2

+
IN1 (+) 3 6 IN2 (-)
-

GND 4 + 5 IN2 (+)

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Schematic Diagram

VCC

Q9 Q12
Q14

D3
D2
D4
Q2 Q3 R2
D1

IN (+) Q1 Q4
OUTPUT
IN (-) Q8
Q13
Q7

D5
Q5 Q6

R1
D6

GND

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol Value Unit
Power Supply Voltage VCC 18 or 36 V
Differential Input Voltage VI(DIFF) 36 V
Input Voltage VI -0.3 to +36 V
Output Short Circuit to GND - Continuous -
Power Dissipation, Ta = 25C
8-DIP PD 1040 mW
8-SOIC 480
Operating Temperature
LM393/LM393A 0 ~ +70
LM2903 TOPR -40 ~ +105 C
LM293A -25 ~ +85
Storage Temperature TSTG -65 ~ +150 C

Thermal Data
Parameter Symbol Value Unit
Thermal Resistance Junction-Ambient Max.
8-DIP Rja 120 C/W
8-SOIC 260

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Electrical Characteristics
(VCC = 5V, TA = 25C, unless otherwise specified)

LM293A/LM393A LM393
Parameter Symbol Conditions Unit
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Input Offset VO(P) =1.4V, RS = 0 - 1 2 - 1 5
VIO mV
Voltage VCM= 0 to 1.5V Note1 - - 4.0 - - 9.0
- 5 50 - 5 50
Input Offset Current IIO nA
Note1 - - 150 - - 150
- 65 250 - 65 250
Input Bias Current IBIAS nA
Note1 - - 400 - - 400
Input Common VCC VCC
0 - 0 -
Mode VI(R) -1.5 -1.5 V
Voltage Range Note1 0 - VCC-2 0 - VCC-2
RL = VCC = 5V - 0.6 1 - 0.6 1
Supply Current ICC mA
RL = , VCC = 30V - 0.8 2.5 - 0.8 2.5
VCC =15V, RL 15k
Voltage Gain GV 50 200 - 50 200 - V/mV
(for large VO(P-P)swing)
VI =TTL Logic Swing
Large Signal
TLRES VREF =1.4V, VRL = 5V, - 350 - - 350 - nS
Response Time
RL = 5.1k
Response Time TRES VRL =5V, RL =5.1k - 1.4 - - 1.4 - S
VI(-) 1V, VI(+) =0V,
Output Sink Current ISINK 6 18 - 6 18 - mA
VO(P) 1.5V
Output Saturation VI(-) 1V, VI(+) = 0V - 160 400 - 160 400
VSAT mV
Voltage ISINK = 4mA Note1 - - 700 - - 700
Output Leakage VI(-) = 0V, VO(P) = 5V - 0.1 - - 0.1 - nA
IO(LKG)
Current VI(+) = 1V VO(P) = 30V - - 1.0 - - 1.0 A

Note1
LM393/LM393A: 0 TA +70C
LM2903: -40  TA+105C
LM293A : -25 TA  +85C

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Electrical Characteristics (Continued)

(VCC = 5V, TA = 25C, unless otherwise specified)

LM2903
Parameter Symbol Conditions Unit
Min. Typ. Max.
VO(P) =1.4V, RS = 0 - 1 7
Input Offset Voltage VIO mV
VCM= 0 to 1.5V Note1 - 9 15
- 5 50
Input Offset Current IIO nA
Note1 - 50 200
- 65 250
Input Bias Current IBIAS nA
Note1 - - 500
VCC
Input Common Mode 0 -
VI(R) -1.5 V
Voltage Range
Note1 0 - VCC-2
RL = , VCC = 5V - 0.6 1
Supply Current ICC mA
RL = , VCC = 30V - 1 2.5
VCC =15V, RL15k
Voltage Gain GV 25 100 - V/mV
(for large VO(P-P)swing)
VI =TTL Logic Swing
Large Signal Response Time TLRES - 350 - nS
VREF =1.4V, VRL = 5V, RL = 5.1k
Response Time TRES VRL = 5V, RL = 5.1k - 1.5 - S
Output Sink Current ISINK VI(-) 1V, VI(+) = 0V, VO(P) 1.5V 6 16 - mA
VI(-) 1V, VI(+) = 0V - 160 400
Output Saturation Voltage VSAT mV
ISINK = 4mA Note1 - - 700
VI(-) = 0V, VO(P) = 5V - 0.1 - nA
Output Leakage Current IO(LKG)
VI(+) = 1V VO(P) = 30V - - 1.0 A

Note1
LM393/LM393A: 0 TA +70C
LM2903: -40 TA  +105C
LM293A : -25 TA  +85C

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Typical Performance Characteristics

Figure 1. Supply Current vs Supply Voltage Figure 2. Input Current vs Supply Voltage

Figure 3. Output Saturation Voltage vs Sink Current Figure 4. Response Time for Various Input
Overdrive-Negative Transition

Figure 5. Response Time for Various Input

Overdrive-Positive Transition

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Mechanical Dimensions
Package
Dimensions in millimeters

8-DIP

A [
.400 10.15
.373 9.46 ]
.036 [0.9 TYP]

(.092) [Ø2.337]

PIN #1 (.032) [R0.813]

.250±.005 [6.35±0.13]
PIN #1

B
TOP VIEW TOP VIEW
OPTION 1 OPTION 2

[ ]
.070 1.78
.045 1.14
.310±.010 [7.87±0.25]

.130±.005 [3.3±0.13]
7° TYP .210 MAX
[5.33]
7° TYP

C
.015 MIN
[0.38]
[ ]
.021 0.53
.015 0.37
[ ]
.140 3.55
.125 3.17
.300
[7.62]
.001[.025] C
.100 .430 MAX
[2.54] [10.92]

NOTES: .060 MAX

[1.52]
A. CONFORMS TO JEDEC REGISTRATION MS-001,
VARIATIONS BA
B. CONTROLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
.010+.005
[ ]
+0.127
-.000 0.254-0.000
REFERENCE DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
C. DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED
.010 INCHES OR 0.25MM.
D. DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMBAR PROTRUSIONS.
DAMBAR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED
.010 INCHES OR 0.25MM.
E. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING
PER ASME Y14.5M-1994.

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Mechanical Dimensions (Continued)

Package
Dimensions in millimeters

8-SOIC

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Ordering Information
Product Number Operating Temperature Package Packing Method
LM393N Rail
8-DIP
LM393AN Rail
LM393M Rail
0 ~ +70C
LM393MX Tape & Reel
8-SOIC
LM393AM Rail
LM393AMX Tape & Reel
LM2903N 8-DIP Rail
LM2903M -40 ~ +105C Rail
8-SOIC
LM2903MX Tape & Reel
LM293AN -25 ~ +85C 8-DIP Rail

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