LT1016
UltraFast Precision
10ns Comparator
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LT®1016 is an UltraFast 10ns comparator that inter-
facesdirectlytoTTL/CMOSlogicwhileoperatingoffeither
±5V or single 5V supplies. Tight offset voltage specifica-
tions and high gain allow the LT1016 to be used in
precision applications. Matched complementary outputs
further extend the versatility of this comparator.
UltraFastTM (10ns typ)
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Operates Off Single 5V Supply or ±5V
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Complementary Output to TTL
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Low Offset Voltage
No Minimum Input Slew Rate Requirement
No Power Supply Current Spiking
Output Latch Capability
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A unique output stage provides active drive in both direc-
tions for maximum speed into TTL/CMOS logic or passive
loads, yet does not exhibit the large current spikes found
in conventional output stages. This allows the LT1016 to
remain stable with the outputs in the active region which,
greatlyreducestheproblemofoutput“glitching”whenthe
input signal is slow moving or is low level.
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APPLICATIO S
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High Speed A/D Converters
High Speed Sampling Circuits
Line Receivers
Extended Range V-to-F Converters
Fast Pulse Height/Width Discriminators
Zero-Crossing Detectors
Current Sense for Switching Regulators
High Speed Triggers
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The LT1016 has a LATCH pin which will retain input data
at the outputs, when held high. Quiescent negative power
supply current is only 3mA. This allows the negative
supply pin to be driven from virtually any supply voltage
with a simple resistive divider. Device performance is not
affected by variations in negative supply voltage.
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Crystal Oscillators
Linear Technology offers a wide range of comparators in
addition to the LT1016 that address different applications.
See the Related Parts section on the back page of the data
sheet.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
UltraFast is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
Response Time
10MHz to 25MHz Crystal Oscillator
5V
THRESHOLD
THRESHOLD
V
IN
10MHz TO 25MHz
100mV STEP
2k
(AT CUT)
5mV OVERDRIVE
22Ω
5V
820pF
+
V
+
–
Q
LT1016
2k
OUTPUT
V
OUT
Q
1V/DIV
GND
LATCH
–
V
0
0
20
TIME (ns)
20
2k
200pF
1016 TA1a
1016 TA2b
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