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National Semiconductor LMC7215 LMC7225 Specifications and User's Manual

Summary

Discover the LMC7215/LMC7225 comparators, ultra-low power CMOS components featuring rail-to-rail operation and reliable push-pull or open-drain outputs. Ideal for designers developing battery-powered electronics—including mobile phones, meters, and alarm systems—where minimal current draw is critical. This manual provides comprehensive technical specifications, electrical characteristics, and application details required to integrate these high-performance comparators into demanding low-power circuits across a wide voltage range.

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LMC7215/LMC7225 Micro-Power, Rail-to-Rail CMOS Comparators with Push-Pull/Open-Drain Outputs and Tiny Pak™ Package General Description Features The LMC7215/LMC7225 are ultra low power comparators (Typical unless otherwise noted) with maximum of µA power supply current. They are de- Ultra low power consumption 0.7 µA signed to operate over wide range of supply voltages, from

Wide range of supply voltages 2V to 8V

2V to 8V.

Input common-mode range beyond V+ and V−

The LMC7215/LMC7225 have greater than rail-to-rail com-

Open collector and push-pull output

mon mode voltage range. This is real advantage in single

High output current drive: VS 5V) m A

supply applications.

Propagation delay VS 5V, m V overdrive) µs

The LMC7215 features push-pull output stage. This fea-

Tiny SOT23-5 package

ture allows operation with absolute minimum amount of

Latch-up resistance >300 m A

power consumption when driving any load. The LMC7225 features an open drain output. By connecting

Applications

an external resistor, the output of the comparator can be

Laptop computers

used as level shifter to any desired voltage to as high as

15V. Mobile phones Metering systems

The LMC7215/LMC7225 are designed for systems where

low power consumption is the critical parameter. Hand-held electronics RC timers

Guaranteed operation over the full supply voltage range of

2.7V to 5V and rail-to-rail performance makes this compara- Alarm and monitoring circuits

tor ideal for battery-powered applications. Window comparators, multivibrators

Connection Diagrams

8–Pin SO–8 5–Pin SOT23-5

DS012853-2

DS012853-1

Tiny Pak™ is trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.

National Semiconductor Corporation DS012853 www.national.com

Page Summary Contents For National Semiconductor LMC7215 LMC7225 Specifications and User's Manual

Page 1 LM 7215/LM icro-P ow er,R ail-to-R ail C om parators ith ush-P ull/O pen-D rain August utputs and Tiny P ak ackage LMC7215/LMC7225 Micro-Power, Rail-to-Rail CMOS Comparators with Push-Pull/Open-Drain ...
Page 2 Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) (soldering, sec) 260˚C Storage Temperature Range −65˚C to +150˚C LM /L If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the National Semiconductor...
Page 3 2.7V to 5V Electrical Characteristics (Continued) LM 7215/LM Unless otherwise specified, all limits guaranteed for TJ 25˚C, V+ 2.7V to 5V, V− 0V, VCM VO V+/2. Boldface limits apply at the temperature ...
Page 4 Typical Performance Characteristics TA= 25˚C unless otherwise specified LM /L Supply Current vs Prop Delay vs VSupply Prop Delay vs Overdrive Supply Voltage DS012853-12 DS012853-13 DS012853-3 Short Ci...
Page 5 Typical Performance The exceptionally high gain of these comparators, 10,000V/ m V, eliminates this problem. Less then µV of change on LM 7215/LM Characteristics TA= 25˚C unless otherwise the input wi...
Page 6 Application Information (Continued) LM /L This large current handling ability allows driving heavy loads directly. LEDs, beepers and other loads can be driven easily. The push-pull output stage of the...
Page 7 Application Information LATCH-UP (Continued) LM 7215/LM In the past, most CMOS IC’s were susceptible to damaging phenomena known as latch-up. This occurred when an ESD current spike or other large sig...
Page 8 SOT-23-5 Tape and Reel Specification (Continued) LM /L mm 7.00 0.059 0.512 0.795 2.165 0.331 0.059/−0.000 0.567 W1+ 0.078/−0.039 Tape Size W1 W2 W3 TAPE FORMAT Tape Section Cavities Cavity Status Cove...
Page 9 Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted LM 7215/LM *Suffix indicates number of units. See Ordering Information on first page. 5-Pin SOT Package Order Number LMC7215IM5X, LMC722...
Page 10 Physical LM Dimensions /L inches ic (millimeters) ro -P ow unless er ,R otherwise ai l-t noted o- (Continued) ai l C om pa ra to rs ith us h- ul l/O pe n- ra in ut pu ts an Ti ny ak ac ka ge 8-Pin Sma...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum power consumption for this comparator?

It maintains an ultra low power consumption, with a typical maximum power supply current of 1 μA.

How do I properly connect or use the LMC7225 model?

Since it features an open drain output, you must connect an external resistor to its output for operation.

What kind of voltage range is this comparator best suited for?

It operates over a wide and rail-to-rail supply voltage range, making it ideal for systems ranging from 2V to 8V.