LTC1540
Nanopower Comparator
with Reference
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®1540 is an ultralow power, single compara-
tor with built-in reference. The comparator’s features
includelessthan0.6µAsupplycurrentoverthecommercial
temperature range, a 1.182V 2% reference, program-
mable hysteresis and TTL/CMOS outputs that sink and
source current. The reference output can drive a bypass
capacitor of up to 0.01µF without oscillation.
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Ultralow Quiescent Current: 0.3µA Typ
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Reference Output Drives 0.01µF Capacitor
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Adjustable Hysteresis
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Available in 3mm × 3mm × 0.8mm DFN Package
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Wide Supply Range: 2V to 11V
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Input Voltage Range Includes the Negative Supply
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Reference Output Sources Up to 1mA
TTL/CMOS Compatible Outputs
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The comparator operates from a single 2V to 11V supply
or a dual 1V to 5.5V supply. Comparator hysteresis is
easily programmed by using two resistors and the HYST
pin. Each comparator’s input operates from the negative
supply to within 1.3V of the positive supply. The compara-
tor output stage can continuously source up to 40mA. By
eliminating the cross-conducting current that normally
occur when the comparator changes logic states, power
supply glitches are eliminated.
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60µs Propagation Delay with 10mV Overdrive
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No Crowbar Current
40mA Continuous Source Current
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Pin Compatible with LTC1440, MAX921, MAX931
APPLICATIONS
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Battery-Powered System Monitoring
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Threshold Detectors
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Window Comparators
Oscillator Circuits
The LTC1540 is available in the 8-pin MSOP and SO
packages. For space limited applications, the LTC1540
is available in a 3mm × 3mm low profile (0.8mm) dual
fine-pitch leadless package (DFN).
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L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks and C-Load
is a trademark of Analog Devices, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Nanopower 2.9V VCC Threshold Detector
3.3V
LTC1540 Supply Current vs Temperature
0.50
+
7
R1
4.32M
1%
V
V
= 5V
–
+
= GND = 0V
0.45
0.40
0.35
0.30
0.25
0.20
0.15
V
LTC1540
+
–
3
4
5
6
IN
+
–
8
R2
3M
1%
OUT
IN
HYST
REF
–
–40 –20
20
40
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
80
100
GND
V
2
1
1540 • TA02
1540
• TA01
1540fb
1
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