TLV3404IPW

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)

Use: TLV3404IPW is a quad comparator designed for use in industrial, automotive, and consumer applications. It is commonly used for voltage level detection, signal conditioning, and threshold monitoring.

Characteristics: - Quad comparator with open-drain outputs - Wide supply voltage range: 2 V to 36 V - Low input offset voltage: ±1 mV - Low supply current: 200 µA per comparator - Rail-to-rail input and output capability - Operating temperature range: -40°C to +125°C

Package: TLV3404IPW is available in a TSSOP-14 package.

Essence: The essence of TLV3404IPW lies in its ability to accurately compare voltages and provide digital outputs based on the comparison results.

Packaging/Quantity: TLV3404IPW is typically sold in reels of 2500 units.

Specifications

• Number of Comparators: 4
• Input Offset Voltage: ±1 mV
• Supply Voltage Range: 2 V to 36 V
• Supply Current per Comparator: 200 µA
• Response Time: 1.3 µs
• Output Type: Open-drain
• Output Voltage Swing: Rail-to-rail
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Pin Configuration

The TLV3404IPW has a TSSOP-14 package with the following pin configuration:

___________ OUT1| 1 14 |VCC OUT2| 2 13 |IN1- OUT3| 3 12 |IN1+ OUT4| 4 11 |GND IN2-| 5 10 |IN2+ IN2+| 6 9 |IN3- GND | 7 8 |IN3+ |__________|

Functional Features

1. Quad Comparator: TLV3404IPW consists of four independent comparators, allowing simultaneous comparison of multiple voltage inputs.

2. Open-Drain Outputs: The open-drain outputs provide flexibility in interfacing with different logic levels and allow for wired-OR configurations.

3. Wide Supply Voltage Range: TLV3404IPW can operate from a supply voltage as low as 2 V up to 36 V, making it suitable for various applications.

4. Rail-to-Rail Input and Output Capability: The comparator's inputs and outputs can swing from the lowest to the highest supply voltage, maximizing the dynamic range.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low input offset voltage ensures accurate voltage comparison. - Low supply current minimizes power consumption. - Wide supply voltage range allows for versatile use. - Rail-to-rail input and output capability enhances performance.

Disadvantages: - Limited number of comparators (four) may not be sufficient for complex systems requiring more comparisons.

Working Principles

TLV3404IPW operates based on the principle of comparing two input voltages and providing a digital output based on the comparison result. Each comparator within the IC compares the voltage at its inverting (-) input with the voltage at its non-inverting (+) input. If the inverting input voltage is higher than the non-inverting input voltage, the output goes low (0). Conversely, if the non-inverting input voltage is higher, the output goes high (1).

Detailed Application Field Plans

TLV3404IPW finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Industrial Control Systems: Voltage level detection, threshold monitoring, and signal conditioning in industrial automation systems.

2. Automotive Electronics: Overvoltage/undervoltage protection, battery voltage monitoring, and fault detection in automotive control units.

3. Consumer Electronics: Audio amplifiers, power supply monitoring, and battery management in portable devices.

4. Communication Systems: Signal level detection, line interface circuits, and data transmission control.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. LM339: Quad voltage comparator with open-drain outputs.
2. LM324: Quad operational amplifier with similar functionality to comparators.
3. LM311: Single high-speed differential comparator with open-collector output.

These alternative models offer similar features and can be considered as substitutes for TLV3404IPW depending on specific requirements.

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