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SOT23, 1.8V, Nanopower, Beyond-the-Rails
Comparators With/Without Reference
17–MAX920
General Description
Features
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.
♦ Ultra-Low Supply Current
380nA per Comparator (MAX919/MAX920)
750nA per Comparator with Reference
(MAX917/MAX918)
♦ Guaranteed to Operate Down to +1.8V
♦ Internal 1.245V ±1.5% Reference
(MAX917/MAX918)
♦ Input Voltage Range Extends 200mV
Beyond-the-Rails
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.
♦ CMOS Push/Pull Output with ±8mA Drive
Capability (MAX917/MAX919)
♦ Open-Drain Output Versions Available
(MAX918/MAX920)
♦ Crowbar-Current-Free Switching
♦ Internal Hysteresis for Clean Switching
♦ No Phase Reversal for Overdriven Inputs
♦ Space-Saving SOT23 Package
Applications
2-Cell Battery Monitoring/Management
Ordering Information
TEMP.
RANGE
PIN-
SOT
Ultra-Low-Power Systems
Mobile Communications
PART
PACKAGE TOP MARK
MAX917EUK-T -40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23-5
MAX917ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
MAX918EUK-T -40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23-5
MAX918ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
MAX919EUK-T -40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23-5
MAX919ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
MAX920EUK-T -40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23-5
ADIQ
—
Notebooks and PDAs
Threshold Detectors/Discriminators
Sensing at Ground or Supply Line
Telemetry and Remote Systems
Medical Instruments
ADIR
—
ADIS
—
ADIT
—
MAX920ESA
-40°C to +85°C 8 SO
Selector Guide
Pin Configurations
SUPPLY
CURRENT
(nA)
INTERNAL
REFERENCE
OUTPUT
TYPE
TOP VIEW
PART
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
IN+
IN- (REF)
Typical Application Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
Beyond-the-Rails is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
Rail-to-Rail is a registered trademark of Nippon Motorola, Ltd.
SOT23-5
( ) ARE FOR MAX917/MAX918.
Pin Configurations continue at end of data sheet.
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