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
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Manual Details
| Brand | National |
|---|---|
| Pages | 10 |
| File Size | 359.91 KB |
| Published | June 17, 2026 |
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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.