MCP6541/2/3/4
M
Push-Pull Output Sub-Microamp Comparators
Features
Description
• Low Quiescent Current: 600 nA/comparator (typ.)
• Rail-to-Rail Input: VSS - 0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
• CMOS/TTL-Compatible Output
The Microchip Technology Inc. MCP6541/2/3/4 family
of comparators is offered in single (MCP6541), single
with chip select (MCP6543), dual (MCP6542) and quad
(MCP6544) configurations. The outputs are push-pull
(CMOS/TTL-compatible) and are capable of driving
heavy DC or capacitive loads.
These comparators are optimized for low power, single-
supply operation with greater than rail-to-rail input
operation. The push-pull output of the MCP6541/2/3/4
family supports rail-to-rail output swing and interfaces
with TTL/CMOS logic. The internal input hysteresis
eliminates output switching due to internal input noise
voltage, reducing current draw. The output limits supply
current surges and dynamic power consumption while
switching. This product family operates with a single-
supply voltage as low as 1.6V and draws less than 1 µA/
comparator of quiescent current.
• Propagation Delay 4 µs (typ.)
• Wide Supply Voltage Range: 1.6V to 5.5V
• Available in Single, Dual and Quad
• Single available in SOT-23-5, SC-70-5 packages
• Chip Select (CS) with MCP6543
• Low Switching Current
• Internal Hysteresis: 3.3 mV (typ.)
• Industrial Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Typical Applications
• Laptop Computers
• Mobile Phones
• Metering Systems
• Hand-held Electronics
• RC Timers
• Alarm and Monitoring Circuits
• Windowed Comparators
• Multi-vibrators
The related MCP6546/7/8/9 family of comparators from
Microchip has an open-drain output. Used with a pull-up
resistor, these devices can be used as level-shifters for
any desired voltage up to 10V and in wired-OR logic.
Related Devices
• Open-Drain Output: MCP6546/7/8/9
Package Types
MCP6541
MCP6541-R
SOT-23-5
MCP6542
MCP6544
PDIP, SOIC, MSOP
PDIP, SOIC, TSSOP
PDIP, SOIC, MSOP
V
OUTA
14 OUTD
13 VIND
12 VIND
OUTA
1
2
3
4
V
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
NC
1
2
3
4
8 NC
V
7
6
OUT
DD
VIN+
DD
1
2
3
5
SS
VINA
VINA
VDD
–
+
- +
+
–
+
VINA
VINA
V
–
+
SS
OUTB
VINB
VINB
-
-
+
V –
-
+
V
-
VIN+
DD
OUT
+
–
+
-
VIN–
IN
4
VSS
11
V
5 NC
SS
VINB
VINB
+
–
10 VINC
9 VINC
+
–
5
6
7
MCP6541
SOT-23-5, SC-70-5
MCP6543
PDIP, SOIC, MSOP
- +
-
+
OUTB
8 OUTC
NC
VIN–
VIN+
CS
DD
OUT
NC
V
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
OUT
SS
VIN+
1
2
3
5
DD
V
-
+
V
-
VIN–
4
V
SS
2003 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS21696C-page 1