Home Amplifiers Comparators
Home
Amplifiers
Comparators

LM397

ACTIVE

Single General Purpose Voltage Comparator

Order now
Data sheet

LM397

ACTIVE
Data sheet Order now

Product details

Number of channels 1 Output type Open-collector, Open-drain Propagation delay time (µs) 0.44 Vs (max) (V) 30 Vs (min) (V) 5 Rating Catalog Features Standard comparator Iq per channel (typ) (mA) 0.25 Vos (offset voltage at 25°C) (max) (mV) 7 Rail-to-rail In to V- Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Input bias current (±) (max) (nA) 250 VICR (max) (V) 28.5 VICR (min) (V) 0
Number of channels 1 Output type Open-collector, Open-drain Propagation delay time (µs) 0.44 Vs (max) (V) 30 Vs (min) (V) 5 Rating Catalog Features Standard comparator Iq per channel (typ) (mA) 0.25 Vos (offset voltage at 25°C) (max) (mV) 7 Rail-to-rail In to V- Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Input bias current (±) (max) (nA) 250 VICR (max) (V) 28.5 VICR (min) (V) 0
SOT-23 (DBV) 5 8.12 mm² (2.9 mm × 2.8 mm)
  • TA = 25°C. Typical Values Unless Otherwise
    Specified.
  • 5-Pin SOT-23 Package
  • Industrial Operating Range −40°C to +85°C
  • Single or Dual Power Supplies
  • Wide Supply Voltage Range 5 V to 30 V
  • Low Supply Current 300 µA
  • Low Input Bias Current 7 nA
  • Low Input Offset Current ±1 nA
  • Low Input Offset Voltage ±2 mV
  • Response Time 440 ns (50-mV Overdrive)
  • Input Common-Mode Voltage 0 to VS – 1.5 V
  • TA = 25°C. Typical Values Unless Otherwise
    Specified.
  • 5-Pin SOT-23 Package
  • Industrial Operating Range −40°C to +85°C
  • Single or Dual Power Supplies
  • Wide Supply Voltage Range 5 V to 30 V
  • Low Supply Current 300 µA
  • Low Input Bias Current 7 nA
  • Low Input Offset Current ±1 nA
  • Low Input Offset Voltage ±2 mV
  • Response Time 440 ns (50-mV Overdrive)
  • Input Common-Mode Voltage 0 to VS – 1.5 V

The LM397 device is a single voltage comparator with an input common mode that includes ground. The LM397 is designed to operate from a single 5-V to 30-V power supply or a split power supply. Its low supply current is virtually independent of the magnitude of the supply voltage.

The LM397 features an open-collector output stage. This allows the connection of an external resistor at the output. The output can directly interface with TTL, CMOS and other logic levels, by tying the resistor to different voltage levels (level translator).

The LM397 is available in the space-saving 5-Pin SOT-23 package and is pin-compatible to TI’s TL331, a single differential comparator.

The LM397 device is a single voltage comparator with an input common mode that includes ground. The LM397 is designed to operate from a single 5-V to 30-V power supply or a split power supply. Its low supply current is virtually independent of the magnitude of the supply voltage.

The LM397 features an open-collector output stage. This allows the connection of an external resistor at the output. The output can directly interface with TTL, CMOS and other logic levels, by tying the resistor to different voltage levels (level translator).

The LM397 is available in the space-saving 5-Pin SOT-23 package and is pin-compatible to TI’s TL331, a single differential comparator.
filter Find other Comparators
Download View video with transcript Video

Technical documentation

No results found. Please clear your search and try again.
View all 3
Top documentation Type Title Format options Date
* Data sheet LM397 Single General-Purpose Voltage Comparator datasheet (Rev. F) PDF | HTML May 24, 2016
Application note Application Design Guidelines for LM339, LM393, TL331 Family Comparators Including the New B-versions (Rev. F) PDF | HTML Dec 12, 2024
E-book The Signal e-book: A compendium of blog posts on op amp design topics PDF | HTML Mar 28, 2017

Design & development

For additional terms or required resources, click any title below to view the detail page where available.

Evaluation board

AMP-PDK-EVM — Amplifier performance development kit evaluation module

The amplifier performance development kit (PDK) is an evaluation module (EVM) kit to test common operational amplifier (op amp) parameters and is compatible with most op amps and comparators. The EVM kit offers a main board with several socketed daughtercard options to fit package needs, allowing (...)

User guide: PDF | HTML
Supported products & hardware
Reference design

TIPD144 — Comparator with Hysteresis Reference Design

This TI Verified Design implements a comparator with hysteresis.  Comparators are used to differentiate between two different signal levels.  For example, a comparator may differentiate between an over temperature and normal temperature condition.  Noise or signal variation at the (...)

Supported products & hardware
Package Pins CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models
SOT-23 (DBV) 5 Ultra Librarian
TI's Standard Terms and Conditions for Evaluation Items apply.

Ordering & quality

Recommended products may have parameters, evaluation modules or reference designs related to this TI product.

Support & training

TI E2E™ forums with technical support from TI engineers

View all forum topics

Content is provided "as is" by TI and community contributors and does not constitute TI specifications. See terms of use.

If you have questions about quality, packaging or ordering TI products, see TI support. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Videos