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SOT23, 1.8V, Nanopower, Beyond-the-Rails
Comparators With/Without Reference
General Description
Features
♦ Ultra-Low Supply Current
The MAX917–MAX920 nanopower comparators in
space-saving SOT23 packages feature Beyond-the-
Rails™ inputs and are guaranteed to operate down to
+1.8V. The MAX917/MAX918 feature an on-board
1.245V 1.5ꢀ reference and draw an ultra-low supply
current of only 750nA, while the MAX919/MAX920 (with-
out reference) require just 380nA of supply current.
These features make the MAX917–MAX920 family of
comparators ideal for all 2-cell battery applications,
including monitoring/management.
380nA per Comparator (MAX919/MAX920)
750nA per Comparator with Reference
(MAX917/MAX918)
♦ Guaranteed to Operate Down to +1.8V
♦ Internal 1.245V 1.5ꢀ Reference
(MAX917/MAX918)
♦ Input Voltage Range Extends 200mV
Beyond-the-Rails
♦ CMOS Push-Pull Output with 8mA Driꢁe
The unique design of the output stage limits supply-cur-
rent surges while switching, virtually eliminating the
supply glitches typical of many other comparators. This
design also minimizes overall power consumption
under dynamic conditions. The MAX917/MAX919 have
a push-pull output stage that sinks and sources current.
Large internal output drivers allow rail-to-rail output
swing with loads up to 8mA. The MAX918/MAX920
have an open-drain output stage that makes them suit-
able for mixed-voltage system design.
Capability (MAX917/MAX919)
♦ Open-Drain Output Versions Aꢁailable
(MAX918/MAX920)
♦ Crowbar-Current-Free Switching
♦ Internal Hysteresis for Clean Switching
♦ No Phase Reꢁersal for Oꢁerdriꢁen Inputs
♦ Space-Saꢁing SOT23 Package
Ordering Information
TOP
MARK
PKG
CODE
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
Applications
ADIQ
—
MAX917EUK+T
MAX917ESA+
MAX918EUK+T
MAX918ESA+
MAX919EUK+T
5 SOT23
8 SO
U5+1
S8+2
U5+1
S8+2
U5+1
U5+1
S8+2
U5+1
S8+2
2-Cell Battery Monitoring/Management
Ultra-Low-Power Systems
Mobile Communications
ADIR
—
5 SOT23
8 SO
Notebooks and PDAs
ADIS
AFGP
—
5 SOT23
Threshold Detectors/Discriminators
Sensing at Ground or Supply Line
Telemetry and Remote Systems
Medical Instruments
MAX919EUK/V+T 5 SOT23
MAX919ESA+
MAX920EUK+T
MAX920ESA+
8 SO
ADIT
—
5 SOT23
8 SO
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C operating
temperature range.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
Selector Guide
Pin Configurations
SUPPLY
CURRENT
(nA)
INTERNAL
REFERENCE
OUTPUT
TYPE
PART
TOP VIEW
MAX917
MAX918
MAX919
MAX920
Yes
Yes
No
Push-Pull
Open-Drain
Push-Pull
750
750
380
380
1
2
3
5
4
V
OUT
CC
MAX917
MAX918
MAX919
MAX920
V
EE
No
Open-Drain
Typical Application Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
IN+
IN- (REF)
SOT23
( ) ARE FOR MAX917/MAX918.
Beyond-the-Rails is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Pin Configurations continue at end of data sheet.
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