General Description

The MAX941/MAX942/MAX944 are single/dual/quad

high-speed comparators optimized for systems pow-

ered from a 3V or 5V supply. These devices combine

high speed, low power, and rail-to-rail inputs.

Propagation delay is 80ns, while supply current is only

350µA per comparator.

The input common-mode range of the MAX941/

MAX942/MAX944 extends beyond both power-supply

rails. The outputs pull to within 0.4V of either supply rail

without external pullup circuitry, making these devices

ideal for interface with both CMOS and TTL logic. All

input and output pins can tolerate a continuous short-

circuit fault condition to either rail.

Internal hysteresis ensures clean output switching,

even with slow-moving input signals. The MAX941 fea-

tures latch enable and device shutdown.

The single MAX941 and dual MAX942 are offered in a

are available in 8-pin DIP and SO packages. The quad

MAX944 comes in 14-pin DIP and narrow SO packages.

________________________Applications

3V/5V Systems

Battery-Powered Systems

Threshold Detectors/Discriminators

Line Receivers

Zero-Crossing Detectors

Sampling Circuits

____________________________Features

♦ Available in µMAX Package

for Automotive Applications

♦ Optimized for 3V and 5V Applications

(Operation Down to 2.7V)

♦ Fast, 80ns Propagation Delay (5mV Overdrive)

♦ Rail-to-Rail Input Voltage Range

♦ Low 350µA Supply Current per Comparator

♦ Low, 1mV Offset Voltage

♦ Internal Hysteresis for Clean Switching

♦ Outputs Swing 200mV of Power Rails

♦ CMOS/TTL-Compatible Outputs

♦ Output Latch (MAX941 Only)

♦ Shutdown Function (MAX941 Only)

High-Speed, Low-Power, 3V/5V, Rail-to-Rail,

Single-Supply Comparators

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1

1

2

3

4

8

7

6

5

N.C.

OUT

GND

LATCH

SHDN

IN-

IN+

V+

DIP/SO/µMAX

1

2

3

4

8

7

6

5

V+

OUTB

INB-

INB+

GND

INA+

INA-

OUTA

MAX942

DIP/SO/µMAX

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

OUTD

IND-

IND+

GND

V+

INA+

INA-

OUTA

INC+

INC-

OUTC

OUTB

INB-

INB+

DIP/SO

MAX941

MAX944

TOP VIEW

A

B

AD

BC

Pin Configurations

19-0229; Rev 9; 3/09

Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.

For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,

or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.

Ordering Information

PART

TEMP RANGE

PIN-

PACKAGE

MAX941CPA

0°C to +70°C

8 Plastic DIP

MAX941CSA

0°C to +70°C

8 SO

MAX941EPA

-40°C to +85°C

8 Plastic DIP

MAX941ESA

-40°C to +85°C

8 SO

MAX941EUA-T

-40°C to +85°C

8 µMAX

MAX941AUA-T

-40°C to +125°C

8 µMAX

µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.