SNOAA35E December   2023  – June 2024 LM2901 , LM2901B , LM2901B-Q1 , LM2903 , LM2903-Q1 , LM2903B , LM2903B-Q1 , LM339 , LM339-N , LM393 , LM393-N , LM393B , LM397 , TL331 , TL331-Q1 , TL331B

1.   1
2.   Abstract
3.   Trademarks
4. 1 Devices Covered in Application Note
   1. 1.1 Base Part Numbers
   2. 1.2 Input Voltage Offset Grades
   3. 1.3 Maximum Supply Voltage
   4. 1.4 High Reliability Options
5. 2 The New TL331B, TL391B, LM339B, LM393B, LM2901B and LM2903B B Versions
6. 3 PCN's to Change Classic Die to a New Die Design
   1. 3.1 PCN #1 for Single and Dual (TL331 and LMx93/LM2903)
   2. 3.2 PCN #2 for Single and Dual (TL331 and LMx93/LM2903)
   3. 3.3 PCN For Quad (LMx39/LM2901)
   4. 3.4 Device PCN Summary
   5. 3.5 Determining Die Version Used
      1. 3.5.1 Determine Die Used for Single TL331 and Dual LM293, LM393, and LM2903 - PCN #1 (Ji3)
      2. 3.5.2 Determine Die Used for Single TL331 and Dual LM293, LM393, and LM2903 - PCN #2 (TiB)
      3. 3.5.3 Determine Die Used for Quad LM139, LM239, LM339, and LM2901
7. 4 Changes to Package Top Markings
8. 5 Input Considerations
   1. 5.1  Input Stage Schematic – The Classic LM339 Family
   2. 5.2  Input Stage Schematic - New B and TiB Devices
   3. 5.3  Differences Between the Classic, B and Tib Die Devices
   4. 5.4  Input Voltage Range
   5. 5.5  Input Voltage Range vs. Common Mode Voltage Range
   6. 5.6  Reason for Input Range Headroom Limitation
   7. 5.7  Input Voltage Range Feature
   8. 5.8  Both Inputs Above Input Range Behavior
   9. 5.9  Negative Input Voltages
      1. 5.9.1 Maximum Input Current
      2. 5.9.2 Phase Reversal or Inversion
      3. 5.9.3 Protecting Inputs from Negative Voltages
         1. 5.9.3.1 Simple Resistor and Diode Clamp
         2. 5.9.3.2 Voltage Divider with Clamp
            1. 5.9.3.2.1 Split Voltage Divider with Clamp
   10. 5.10 Power-Up Behavior
   11. 5.11 Capacitors and Hysteresis
   12. 5.12 Output to Input Cross-Talk
9. 6 Output Stage Considerations
   1. 6.1 Output VOL and IOL
   2. 6.2 Pull-Up Resistor Selection
   3. 6.3 Short Circuit Sinking Current
   4. 6.4 Pulling Output Up Above Vcc
   5. 6.5 Negative Voltages Applied to Output
   6. 6.6 Adding Large Filter Capacitors To Output
10. 7 Power Supply Considerations
    1. 7.1 Supply Bypassing
       1. 7.1.1 Low VCC Guidance
       2. 7.1.2 Split Supply use
11. 8 General Comparator Usage
    1. 8.1 Unused Comparator Connections
       1. 8.1.1 Do Not Connect Inputs Directly to Ground
       2. 8.1.2 Unused Comparator Input Connections
       3. 8.1.3 Leave Outputs Floating
       4. 8.1.4 Prototyping
12. 9 PSpice and TINA TI Models
13. 10Conclusion
14. 11Related Documentation
    1. 11.1 Related Links
15. 12Revision History

Application Design Guidelines for LM339, LM393, TL331 Family Comparators Including the New B-versions