MAX987/MAX988/MAX991/
MAX992/MAX995/MAX996
High-Speed, Micropower, Low-Voltage,
Rail-to-Rail I/O Comparators
5) Calculate R2 as shown. For this example, choose an
Use the following procedure to calculate resistor
values:
8.2kΩ standard value:
1) Select R3 according to the formulas R3 = V
/ 1µA
REF
1
R2 =
or R3 = (V
- V ) / 1µA - R4. Use the smaller of
REF
CC
V
1
1
THR
the two resulting resistor values.
−
−
V
x R1 R1 R3
REF
2) Choose the hysteresis band required (V ). For this
HB
1
example, choose 50mV.
R2 =
= 8.03kΩ
3.0V
1
1
3) Calculate R1 according to the following equation:
−
−
1.2 x 12kΩ 12kΩ 2.2MΩ
R1 = (R3 + R4) x (V
/ V
)
HB
CC
4) Choose the trip point for V rising (V
; V
is the
6) Verify trip voltages and hysteresis as follows:
IN
THR THF
trip point for V falling). This is the threshold voltage
IN
1
1
1
at which the comparator switches its output from low
V
rising: V
= V x R1 x
REF
+
+
IN
THR
R1 R2 R3
to high as V rises above the trip point.
IN
R1 x V
R3
CC
5) Calculate R2 as follows:
V
falling: V
= V
−
THR
IN
THF
1
R2 =
Hysteresis = V
− V
THF
THR
V
1
1
THR
−
−
V
x R1 R1 R3 + R4
REF
MAX988/MAX992/MAX996
The MAX988/MAX992/MAX996 have ±2.5mV internal
hysteresis. They have open-drain outputs and require an
external pullup resistor (Figure 2). Additional hysteresis
can be generated using positive feedback, but the formulas
differ slightly from those of the MAX987/MAX991/MAX995.
6) Verify trip voltages and hysteresis as follows:
V
rising: V
= V x R1 x
REF
IN
THR
1
1
1
+
+
R1 R2 R3 + R4
R1 x V
CC
V
falling: V
= V
−
THR
IN
THF
V
CC
R3 + R4
Hysteresis = V
− V
THF
THR
R3
0.1µF
Circuit Layout and Bypassing
R4
R1
V
IN
These comparators’ high-gain bandwidth requires design
precautions to maximize their high-speed capability. The
recommended precautions are:
V
CC
OUT
R2
V
EE
1) Use a PCB with an unbroken, low-inductance ground
plane.
MAX988
MAX992
MAX996
V
REF
2) Place a decoupling capacitor (a 0.1µF ceramic
capacitor is a good choice) as close to V
possible.
as
CC
3) On the inputs and outputs, keep lead lengths short
to avoid unwanted parasitic feedback around the
comparators.
Figure 2. Additional Hysteresis (MAX988/MAX992/MAX996)
4) Solder the devices directly to the PCB instead of
using a socket.
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