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MAX917, MAX918, MAX919, MAX920

SOT23, 1.8V, Nanopower, Beyond-the-Rails Comparators With/Without Reference

Ideal for 2-Cell Battery Monitoring in Portable Equipment

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Description

The MAX917–MAX920 nanopower comparators in space-saving SOT23 packages feature Beyond-the-Rails™ inputs and are guaranteed to operate down to +1.8V. The MAX917/MAX918 feature an on-board 1.245V ±1.5% reference and draw an ultra-low supply current of only 750nA, while the MAX919/MAX920 (without reference) require just 380nA of supply current. These features make the MAX917–MAX920 family of comparators ideal for all 2-cell battery applications, including monitoring/management.

The unique design of the output stage limits supply-current surges while switching, virtually eliminating the supply glitches typical of many other comparators. This design also minimizes overall power consumption under dynamic conditions. The MAX917/MAX919 have a push-pull output stage that sinks and sources current. Large internal output drivers allow rail-to-rail output swing with loads up to 8mA. The MAX918/MAX920 have an open-drain output stage that makes them suitable for mixed-voltage system design.
 

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Key Features

  • Ultra-Low Supply Current
    • 380nA per Comparator (MAX919/MAX920)
    • 750nA per Comparator with Reference (MAX917/MAX918)
  • Guaranteed to Operate Down to +1.8V
  • Internal 1.245V ±1.5% Reference (MAX917/MAX918)
  • Input Voltage Range Extends 200mV Beyond-the-Rails
  • CMOS Push-Pull Output with ±8mA Drive Capability (MAX917/MAX919)
  • Open-Drain Output Versions Available (MAX918/MAX920)
  • Crowbar-Current-Free Switching
  • Internal Hysteresis for Clean Switching
  • No Phase Reversal for Overdriven Inputs
  • Space-Saving SOT23 Package
 

Applications/Uses

  • 2-Cell Battery Monitoring/Management
  • Medical Instruments
  • Mobile Communications
  • Notebooks and PDAs
  • Sensing at Ground or Supply Line
  • Telemetry and Remote Systems
  • Threshold Detectors/Discriminators
  • Ultra-Low-Power Systems
   

Key Specifications:

Comparators
Part Number Comp-
arators
tPD
(ns)
Input Range VSUPPLY (Total)
(V)
VSUPPLY (Total)
(V)
ICC per Comp.
(µA)
VOS
(mV)
VOS
(mV)
Logic Out Oper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/Pins Smallest Available Pckg.
(mm2)
Budgetary Price
typ min max max typ max max w/pins See Notes
MAX919  1 22000
Rail to Rail
to Neg. Rail
1.8 5.5 0.8 1 5 Push-Pull -40 to +85
SOIC(N)/8
SOT/5
9 $0.73 @1k
MAX920  Open Drain
SOIC(N)/8
SOT/5
$0.73 @1k
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Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.

Comparators + Reference
Part Number Comp-
arators
Thresh.
(V)
Internal Ref. Accuracy
(%)
tPD
(µs)
VSUPPLY
(V)
VSUPPLY
(V)
ICC
(µA)
Prog. Hyst. VOS
(mV)
VOS
(mV)
Logic Out Oper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/Pins Smallest Available Pckg.
(mm2)
Budgetary Price
typ min max max typ max max w/pins See Notes
MAX917  1 1.245 1.5 22 1.8 5.5 1.3 No 1 10 TTL/CMOS -40 to +85
SOIC(N)/8
SOT/5
9 $1.06 @1k
MAX918  Open Drain
SOIC(N)/8
SOT/5
$1.06 @1k
See All Comparators + Reference (47)
Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.


Diagram

MAX917, MAX918, MAX919, MAX920: Typical Operating Circuit
Typical Operating Circuit

Notes and Comments

Nanopower, SOT23, comparator with reference

More Information

Topmark Coding MAX917
Topmark Coding MAX918
Topmark Coding MAX919
Topmark Coding MAX920
New Product Press Release 1999-07-30 ]

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