LM393, LM293, LM2903,

LM2903V, NCV2903,
NCV2903V
Low Offset Voltage
Dual Comparators
The LM393 series are dual independent precision voltage
comparators capable of single or split supply operation. These devices
are designed to permit a common mode rangetoground level with
single supply operation. Input offset voltage specifications as low as
2.0 mV make this device an excellent selection for many applications
in consumer, automotive, and industrial electronics.

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Features

Wide SingleSupply Range: 2.0 Vdc to 36 Vdc

SplitSupply Range: 1.0 Vdc to 18 Vdc
Very Low Current Drain Independent of Supply Voltage: 0.4 mA
Low Input Bias Current: 25 nA
Low Input Offset Current: 5.0 nA
Low Input Offset Voltage: 5.0 mV (max) LM293/393
Input Common Mode Range to Ground Level
Differential Input Voltage Range Equal to Power Supply Voltage
Output Voltage Compatible with DTL, ECL, TTL, MOS, and CMOS
Logic Levels
ESD Clamps on the Inputs Increase the Ruggedness of the Device
without Affecting Performance
NCV Prefix for Automotive and Other Applications Requiring
Unique Site and Control Change Requirements; AECQ100
Qualified and PPAP Capable
These Devices are PbFree, Halogen Free/BFR Free and are RoHS
Compliant
VCC

+ Input

- Input

Output

SOIC8
D SUFFIX
CASE 751

8
1

Micro8E
DM SUFFIX
CASE 846A

8
1

PIN CONNECTIONS
Output A
Inputs A
GND

+ 5

+
3

VCC
Output B

Inputs B

(Top View)

DEVICE MARKING AND ORDERING

INFORMATION
See detailed marking information and ordering and shipping
information on pages 6 and 7 of this data sheet.

R2
2.1 k
Q3

Q4

R4

Q5

Q6

Q14

2.0 k
F1

Q10
Q1

Q8

Q9

Q16
Q12

Q2

Q15
Q11

R1
4.6 k

Figure 1. Representative Schematic Diagram

(Diagram shown is for 1 comparator)
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December, 2014 Rev. 27

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MAXIMUM RATINGS
Symbol

Value

Unit

Power Supply Voltage

Rating

VCC

+36 or 18

Input Differential Voltage

VIDR

36

Input Common Mode Voltage Range (Note 1)

VICR

0.3 to +36

Output Voltage

VO

36

Output Short CircuittoGround

Output Sink Current (Note 2)

ISC
ISink

Continuous
20

mA

Power Dissipation @ TA = 25C

Derate above 25C

PD
1/RJA

570
5.7

mW
mW/C

Operating Ambient Temperature Range

LM293
LM393
LM2903
LM2903V, NCV2903 (Note 3)
NCV2903V (Note 3)

TA
25 to +85
0 to +70
40 to +105
40 to +125
40 to +150

Maximum Operating Junction Temperature

LM393, 2903, LM2903V
LM293, NCV2903

TJ(max)
150
150

Storage Temperature Range

Tstg

ESD Protection at any Pin (Note 4)

65 to +150

VESD
Human Body Model
Machine Model

C
V

1500
150

Stresses exceeding those listed in the Maximum Ratings table may damage the device. If any of these limits are exceeded, device functionality
should not be assumed, damage may occur and reliability may be affected.
1. For supply voltages less than 36 V, the absolute maximum input voltage is equal to the supply voltage.
2. The maximum output current may be as high as 20 mA, independent of the magnitude of VCC, output short circuits to VCC can cause
excessive heating and eventual destruction.
3. NCV2903 and NCV2903V are qualified for automotive use.
4. VESD rating for NCV/SC devices is: Human Body Model 2000 V; Machine Model 200 V.

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (VCC = 5.0 Vdc, Tlow TA Thigh, unless otherwise noted.)
LM2903, LM2903V,
NCV2903, NCV2903V

LM293, LM393
Characteristic

Symbol

Input Offset Voltage (Note 6)

TA = 25C
Tlow TA Thigh

VIO

Input Offset Current

TA = 25C
Tlow TA Thigh

IIO

Input Bias Current (Note 7)

TA = 25C
Tlow TA Thigh

IIB

Min

Typ

Max

Min

Typ

Max

1.0

5.0
9.0

2.0
9.0

7.0
15

5.0

50
150

5.0
50

50
200

20

250
400

20
20

250
500

0
0

VCC 1.5
VCC 2.0

0
0

VCC 1.5
VCC 2.0

Unit
mV

nA

nA

Input Common Mode Voltage Range (Note 7)

TA = 25C
Tlow TA Thigh

VICR

Voltage Gain
RL 15 k, VCC = 15 Vdc, TA = 25C

AVOL

50

200

25

200

V/mV

Large Signal Response Time

Vin = TTL Logic Swing, Vref = 1.4 Vdc
VRL = 5.0 Vdc, RL = 5.1 k, TA = 25C

300

300

ns

Response Time (Note 9)

VRL = 5.0 Vdc, RL = 5.1 k, TA = 25C

tTLH

1.3

1.5

s

Input Differential Voltage (Note 10)

All Vin GND or V Supply (if used)

VID

VCC

VCC

Output Sink Current

Vin 1.0 Vdc, Vin+ = 0 Vdc, VO 1.5 Vdc TA = 25C

ISink

6.0

16

6.0

16

mA

Output Saturation Voltage

Vin 1.0 Vdc, Vin+ = 0, ISink 4.0 mA, TA = 25C
Tlow TA Thigh

VOL

150

400
700

200

400
700

Output Leakage Current

Vin = 0 V, Vin+ 1.0 Vdc, VO = 5.0 Vdc, TA = 25C
Vin = 0 V, Vin+ 1.0 Vdc, VO = 30 Vdc,
Tlow TA Thigh

IOL

0.1

0.1

1000

1000

Supply Current
RL = Both Comparators, TA = 25C
RL = Both Comparators, VCC = 30 V

ICC

0.4

1.0
2.5

0.4

1.0
2.5

mV

nA

mA

Product parametric performance is indicated in the Electrical Characteristics for the listed test conditions, unless otherwise noted. Product
performance may not be indicated by the Electrical Characteristics if operated under different conditions.
LM293 Tlow = 25C, Thigh = +85C
LM393 Tlow = 0C, Thigh = +70C
LM2903 Tlow = 40C, Thigh = +105C
LM2903V & NCV2903 Tlow = 40C, Thigh = +125C
NCV2903V Tlow = 40C, Thigh = +150C
NCV2903 and NCV2903V are qualified for automotive use.
5. The maximum output current may be as high as 20 mA, independent of the magnitude of VCC, output short circuits to VCC can cause
excessive heating and eventual destruction.
6. At output switch point, VO]1.4 Vdc, RS = 0  with VCC from 5.0 Vdc to 30 Vdc, and over the full input common mode range
(0 V to VCC = 1.5 V).
7. Due to the PNP transistor inputs, bias current will flow out of the inputs. This current is essentially constant, independent of the output state,
therefore, no loading changes will exist on the input lines.
8. Input common mode of either input should not be permitted to go more than 0.3 V negative of ground or minus supply. The upper limit of
common mode range is VCC 1.5 V.
9. Response time is specified with a 100 mV step and 5.0 mV of overdrive. With larger magnitudes of overdrive faster response times are
obtainable.
10. The comparator will exhibit proper output state if one of the inputs becomes greater than VCC, the other input must remain within the common
mode range. The low input state must not be less than 0.3 V of ground or minus supply.

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TA = 0C

23
TA = +25C
21
19
TA = +125C
17

TA = +105C

TA = +85C

15

TA = 0C

TA = -40C
IIB , INPUT BIAS CURRENT (nA)

IIB , INPUT BIAS CURRENT (nA)

25

LM2903

TA = +70C

12

TA = +25C
TA = +70C

11
10

TA = +125C

9
TA = +105C

8
TA = +85C
7

13
0

10
15
20
25
30
VCC, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (Vdc)

35

40

Figure 2. Input Bias Current versus

Power Supply Voltage

10

TA = +125C

TA = +25 C

TA = -55 C

0.01

0.001
0.01

0.1

10
15
20
25
VCC, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (Vdc)

10

Out of
Saturation

1.0

0.1

1.0

30

10

1.0
TA = +85 C
0.1

TA = +25 C

0.01

TA = 0 C
TA = -40 C

0.001
0.01

100

0.1

1.0

10

ISink, OUTPUT SINK CURRENT (mA)

Figure 4. Output Saturation Voltage

versus Output Sink Current

Figure 5. Output Saturation Voltage

versus Output Sink Current

TA = -55 C

ICC , SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

ICC , SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

100

ISink, OUTPUT SINK CURRENT (mA)

TA = 0 C

0.8

TA = +25 C
0.6
TA = +70 C
0.4

TA = +125C

0.2

RL = R
5.0

10

15

20

25

30

40

Out of
Saturation

1.0

35

Figure 3. Input Bias Current versus

Power Supply Voltage

VOL , SATURATION VOLTAGE (Vdc)

VOL , SATURATION VOLTAGE (Vdc)

TA = -40C

13

TA = -40 C

1.2

TA = 0 C

1.0

TA = +25 C
0.8
TA = +85 C

0.6

RL = R

0.4
35

40

VCC, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (Vdc)

5.0

10

15

20

25

30

35

VCC, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (Vdc)

Figure 6. Power Supply Current versus

Power Supply Voltage

Figure 7. Power Supply Current versus

Power Supply Voltage

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
The addition of positive feedback (< 10 mV) is also
recommended. It is good design practice to ground all
unused pins.
Differential input voltages may be larger than supply
voltage without damaging the comparators inputs. Voltages
more negative than 0.3 V should not be used.

These dual comparators feature high gain, wide

bandwidth characteristics. This gives the device oscillation
tendencies if the outputs are capacitively coupled to the
inputs via stray capacitance. This oscillation manifests
itself during output transitions (VOL to VOH). To alleviate
this situation, input resistors < 10 k should be used.
+15 V

Vin

R1
8.2 k

R4
220 k

R1
D1

6.8 k
R2

R5
220 k
*
LM393

+VCC


10 k

*
15 k
R3

10 m

LM393

Vin

VCC

D1 prevents input from going negative by more than 0.6 V.

R3

R1 + R2 = R3
R5
for small error in zero crossing.
10

Vin(min) [ 0.4 V peak for 1% phase distortion ().

Figure 9. Zero Crossing Detector

(Split Supply)

51 k

VCC
R

+
LM393
VC
-

RL
10 k

0.001 F LM393

51 k

VCC



- VEE

VCC
1.0 m

VO

-VEE

Figure 8. Zero Crossing Detector

(Single Supply)

VCC

Vin(min)

Vin

10 k

RL

LM393
+

VO

VO
+ Vref

51 k

``ON'' for t tO + t
where:
Vref
)
t = RC n (
VCC

VCC
VO

Vin
VO
0
VC
0
tO

0
t

VCC
RS = R1 | | R2
RL

Vth1 = Vref +

LM393
+
Vref

Vref

Figure 11. Time Delay Generator

Figure 10. FreeRunning SquareWave Oscillator

RS

Vref

Vth2 = Vref -

R1
R2

Figure 12. Comparator with Hysteresis

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R1 + R2 + RL
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MARKING DIAGRAMS
PDIP8
CASE 626
8

Micro8
CASE 846A
8

8
LM393NG
AWL
YYWW

x93
AYW G
G

LM2903N
AWL
YYWWG

2903
AYW G
G

SOIC8
CASE 751
8

8
2903
ALYW
G

LMx93
ALYW
G

8
2903V
ALYW
G

1
x
A
WL, L
YY, Y
WW, W
G, G

2903V
ALYWV
G

= 2 or 3
= Assembly Location
= Wafer Lot
= Year
= Work Week
= PbFree Package

(Note: Microdot may be in either location)

*This marking diagram also applies to NCV2903DR2G

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G

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ORDERING INFORMATION
Device

Operating Temperature
Range

LM293DG
LM293DR2G

Package

Shipping

SOIC8
(PbFree)

98 Units / Rail

25C to +85C

LM293DMR2G

Micro8
(PbFree)

LM393DG

SOIC8
(PbFree)

LM393DR2G
LM393NG

2500 / Tape & Reel

4000 / Tape and Reel
98 Units / Rail
2500 / Tape & Reel

PDIP8
(PbFree)

50 Units / Rail

LM393DMR2G

Micro8
(PbFree)

4000 / Tape and Reel

LM2903DG

SOIC8
(PbFree)

0C to +70C

LM2903DR2G
LM2903DMR2G

98 Units / Rail
2500 / Tape & Reel

Micro8
(PbFree)

4000 / Tape and Reel

LM2903NG

PDIP8
(PbFree)

50 Units / Rail

LM2903VDG

SOIC8
(PbFree)

40C to +105C

LM2903VDR2G
LM2903VNG

98 Units / Rail
2500 / Tape & Reel

PDIP8
(PbFree)

50 Units / Rail

NCV2903DR2G*

SOIC8
(PbFree)

2500 / Tape & Reel

NCV2903DMR2G*

Micro8
(PbFree)

4000 / Tape & Reel

SOIC8
(PbFree)

2500 / Tape & Reel

40C to +125C

NCV2903VDR2G*

40C to +150C

For information on tape and reel specifications, including part orientation and tape sizes, please refer to our Tape and Reel Packaging
Specifications Brochure, BRD8011/D.
*NCV Prefix for Automotive and Other Applications Requiring Unique Site and Control Change Requirements; AECQ100 Qualified and PPAP
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
PDIP8
N SUFFIX
CASE 62605
ISSUE M
D

D1
E
8

E1
1

NOTE 5

c
E2
END VIEW

TOP VIEW

NOTE 3

e/2

L
A1
C

SEATING
PLANE

E3

e
8X

SIDE VIEW

b
0.010

C A

END VIEW

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NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ASME
Y14.5M, 1994.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCHES.
3. DIMENSION E IS MEASURED WITH THE LEADS RESTRAINED PARALLEL AT WIDTH E2.
4. DIMENSION E1 DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH.
5. ROUNDED CORNERS OPTIONAL.
DIM
A
A1
b
C
D
D1
E
E1
E2
E3
e
L

INCHES
NOM
MAX
0.210

0.018 0.022
0.010 0.014
0.365 0.400

0.310 0.325
0.250 0.280
0.300 BSC

0.430
0.100 BSC
0.115 0.130 0.150

MIN

0.015
0.014
0.008
0.355
0.005
0.300
0.240

MILLIMETERS
MIN
NOM
MAX

5.33
0.38

0.35
0.46
0.56
0.20
0.25
0.36
9.02
9.27 10.02
0.13

7.62
7.87
8.26
6.10
6.35
7.11
7.62 BSC

10.92
2.54 BSC
2.92
3.30
3.81

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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
SOIC8 NB
CASE 75107
ISSUE AK
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER
ANSI Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER.
3. DIMENSION A AND B DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD PROTRUSION.
4. MAXIMUM MOLD PROTRUSION 0.15 (0.006)
PER SIDE.
5. DIMENSION D DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION. ALLOWABLE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION SHALL BE 0.127 (0.005) TOTAL
IN EXCESS OF THE D DIMENSION AT
MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION.
6. 75101 THRU 75106 ARE OBSOLETE. NEW
STANDARD IS 75107.

X
A
8

0.25 (0.010)

1
4

Y
G
C

DIM
A
B
C
D
G
H
J
K
M
N
S

X 45 _

SEATING
PLANE

0.10 (0.004)
H

D
0.25 (0.010)

Z Y

SOLDERING FOOTPRINT*

1.52
0.060

7.0
0.275

4.0
0.155

0.6
0.024

1.270
0.050
SCALE 6:1

mm
inches

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MILLIMETERS
MIN
MAX
4.80
5.00
3.80
4.00
1.35
1.75
0.33
0.51
1.27 BSC
0.10
0.25
0.19
0.25
0.40
1.27
0_
8_
0.25
0.50
5.80
6.20

INCHES
MIN
MAX
0.189
0.197
0.150
0.157
0.053
0.069
0.013
0.020
0.050 BSC
0.004
0.010
0.007
0.010
0.016
0.050
0 _
8 _
0.010
0.020
0.228
0.244

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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
Micro8t
CASE 846A02
ISSUE H
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER.
3. DIMENSION A DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE
BURRS. MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED
0.15 (0.006) PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION B DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSION.
INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSION SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.25 (0.010) PER SIDE.
5. 846A-01 OBSOLETE, NEW STANDARD 846A-02.

HE

PIN 1 ID

e
b 8 PL
0.08 (0.003)

T B

MILLIMETERS
NOM
MAX

1.10
0.08
0.15
0.33
0.40
0.18
0.23
3.00
3.10
3.00
3.10
0.65 BSC
0.40
0.55
0.70
4.75
4.90
5.05

DIM
A
A1
b
c
D
E
e
L
HE

SEATING
PLANE

MIN

0.05
0.25
0.13
2.90
2.90

INCHES
NOM

0.003
0.013
0.007
0.118
0.118
0.026 BSC
0.016
0.021
0.187
0.193
MIN

0.002
0.010
0.005
0.114
0.114

MAX
0.043
0.006
0.016
0.009
0.122
0.122
0.028
0.199

0.038 (0.0015)
A1

SOLDERING FOOTPRINT*
8X

1.04
0.041

0.38
0.015

3.20
0.126

6X

8X

4.24
0.167

0.65
0.0256

5.28
0.208

SCALE 8:1

mm
inches

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Mounting Techniques Reference Manual, SOLDERRM/D.

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