may be added by connecting a small amount of feedback to
the positive input. Figure 2 shows a typical topology used to
introduce hysteresis, described by the equation:
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
The TLV3011 is a low-power, open-drain comparator with
on-chip 1.242V series reference. The open-drain output
allows multiple devices to be driven by a single pull-up
resistor to accomplish an OR function, making the TLV3011
useful for logic applications.
V+ × R1
VHYST
=
R1 + R2
The TLV3012 comparator with on-chip 1.242V series refer-
ence has a push-pull output stage optimal for reduced power
budget applications and features no shoot-through current.
V+
5.0V
A typical supply current of 2.8µA and tiny packaging combine
with 1.8V supply requirements to make the TLV3011 and
TLV3012 optimal for battery and portable designs.
(1)
RPULL-UP
VIN
TLV301x
VOUT
BOARD LAYOUT
REF
R2
560kΩ
Typical connections for the TLV3011 and TLV3012 are
shown in Figure 1. The TLV3011 is an open-drain output
device. A pull-up resistor must be connected between the
comparator output and supply to enable operation.
R1
39kΩ
VHYST = 0.38V
NOTE: (1) Use RPULL-UP with the TLV3011 only.
VREF
To minimize supply noise, power supplies should be capaci-
tively decoupled by a 0.01µF ceramic capacitor in parallel
with a 10µF electrolytic capacitor. Comparators are sensitive
to input noise, and precautions such as proper grounding
(use of ground plane), supply bypassing, and guarding of
high-impedance nodes will minimize the effects of noise and
help to ensure specified performance.
FIGURE 2. Adding Hysteresis.
VHYST will set the value of the transition voltage required to
switch the comparator output by increasing the threshold
region, thereby reducing sensitivity to noise.
V+
APPLICATIONS
BATTERY LEVEL DETECT
0.01µF
10µF
(1)
RPULL-UP
The low power consumption and 1.8V supply voltage of the
TLV3011 make it an excellent candidate for battery-powered
applications. Figure 3 shows the TLV3011 configured as a
low battery level detector for a 3V battery.
4
3
10kΩ
6
VIN–
1
TLV301x
VOUT
V–
2
VIN+
5
REF
NOTE: (1) Use RPULL-UP with the TLV3011 only.
R1 + R2
Battery−Okay Trip Voltage = 1.242
R2
FIGURE 1. Basic Connections of the TLV3011 and TLV3012.
OPEN-DRAIN OUTPUT (TLV3011)
R1
(1)
The open-drain output of the TLV3011 is useful in logic
applications. The value of the pull-up resistor and supply
voltage used will affect current consumption due to additional
current drawn when the output is in a low state. This effect
can be seen in the typical curve Quiescent Current vs Output
Switching Frequency.
RPULL-UP
1MΩ
+
TLV301x
Battery
Okay
−
R2
2MΩ
REF
1.242V
EXTERNAL HYSTERESIS
Comparator inputs have no noise immunity within the range
of specified offset voltage (±12mV). For noisy input signals,
the comparator output may display multiple switching as
input signals move through the switching threshold. The
typical comparator threshold of the TLV3011 and TLV3012 is
±0.5mV. To prevent multiple switching within the comparator
threshold of the TLV3011 or TLV3012, external hysteresis
When the battery voltage drops below 1.9V,
the battery-okay output will go low.
NOTE: (1) Use RPULL-UP with the TLV3011 only.
FIGURE 3. TLV3011 Configured as a Low Battery Level Detector.
TLV3011, TLV3012
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