LT1116

12ns, Single Supply

Ground-Sensing Comparator

Features Description
nn Ultra Fast (12ns Typ) The LT®1116 is an ultra fast (12ns) comparator designed
nn Operates off Single 5V Supply or ± 5V for sensing signals near the negative supply. The input
nn Input Common Mode Extends to Negative Supply common mode range extends from 2.5V below the
nn No Minimum Input Slew Rate Requirement posi­tive supply down to the negative supply rail. Like
nn Complementary TTL Output the LT1016, this comparator is specifically designed to
nn Inputs Can Exceed the Positive Supply Up to 15V inter­face directly to TTL logic with complementary
without Damaging the Comparator outputs. The comparator may operate from either a single
nn Low Offset Voltage 5V supply or dual ±5V supplies. Tight offset voltage
nn Pin-Compatible with LT1016 specifi­cations and high gain allow the LT1116 to be used
nn Output Latch Capability in precision applications.
Available in 8-Lead PDIP and SO Packages The LT1116 is designed for improved speed and stability
for a wide range of operating conditions. The output stage
Applications provides active drive in both directions for maximum speed
nn High Speed A/D Converters into TTL logic or passive loads, yet it has minimal cross-
conduction current. Unlike other fast comparators, the
nn Zero Crossing Detectors
nn Current Sense for Switching Regulators
LT1116 remains stable even for slow transitions through
nn Extended Range V to F Converters
the active region, which eliminates the need to specify a
nn Fast Pulse Height/Width Discriminators
minimum input slew rate.
nn High Speed Triggers The LT1116 has an internal, TTL compatible latch for
nn Line Receivers retaining data at the outputs. The latch holds data as
nn High Speed Sampling Circuits long as the latch pin is held high. Device parameters
such as gain, offset, and negative power supply current
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supply voltage.

Typical Application Comparator Response Time

Fast Current Comparator for
Current Mode Switching Regulator
5mV OVERDRIVE

THRESHOLD
100mV STEP
VIN

LOGIC DRIVER M1

5V 12ns

Q
+
VOLTAGE VOUT
OUTPUT

1V/DIV

LT1116 C1 RSENSE
Q –
12ns
R1

BLANKING CONTROL INPUT 0 20 0 20

TIME (ns)
LT1116 • TA01
LT1116 • TA02

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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
Supply Voltage (V +) to GND.........................................7V Latch Pin Voltage..............................Equal to Supplies
Negative Supply Voltage (V–)........................ –7V to GND Output Current (Continuous)................................ ± 20mA
Voltage Operating Temperature Range...................... 0°C to 70°C
Differential Input Voltage..................................... ±15V Storage Temperature Range................... –65°C to 150°C
Inputs Voltage (Either Input)............(V–) –0.3V to 15V Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec).................... 300°C

Pin Configuration

TOP VIEW TOP VIEW

V+ 1 8 Q OUT V+ 1 8 Q OUT

+IN 2 + 7 Q OUT +IN 2 + 7 Q OUT

–IN 3 – 6 GND –IN 3 – 6 GND

V– 4 5 LATCH V– 4 5 LATCH
ENABLE ENABLE
N8 PACKAGE S8 PACKAGE
8-LEAD PDIP 8-LEAD PLASTIC SO
TJMAX = 100°C, θJA = 130°C/W TJMAX = 100°C, θJA = 160°C/W

Order Information
TUBE TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION SPECIFIED TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT1116CN8#PBF NA 1116 8-Lead PDIP 0°C to 70°C
LT1116CS8#PBF LT1116CS8#TRPBF 1116 8-Lead Plastic SO 0°C to 70°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.*The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
Parts ending with PBF are RoHS and WEEE compliant.
For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/. Some packages are available in 500 unit reels through
designated sales channels with #TRMPBF suffix.

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Electrical Characteristics The l denotes the specifications which apply over full operating temperature
range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. V+ = 5V, V – = –5V, VOUT (Q) = 1.4V, LATCH = 0V. Specifications for VOS, IB, CMRR,
and Voltage Gain are valid for single supply operation, V+ = 5V, V – = 0V, unless noted.
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VOS Input Offset Voltage RS ≤ 100Ω (Note 2) 1.0 ±3.0 mV
l 3.5 mV
ΔVOS Input Offset Voltage Drift l 5 µV/°C

ΔT
IOS Input Offset Current (Note 2) l 0.5 2 µA
lB Input Bias Current, Sourcing (Note 3) l 10 20 µA
Input Voltage Range Arbitrary Supply Range l V– (V+) –2.5 V
Single 5V Supply l 0 2.5 V
CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio –5V ≤ VCM ≤ 2.5V, VS = ±5V l 75 90 dB
0V ≤ VCM ≤ 2.5V l 65 90 dB
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio Positive Supply, 4.6V ≤ V+ ≤ 5.4V l 60 75 dB
Negative Supply, –7 ≤ V– ≤ –2V l 80 100 dB
AV Small Signal Voltage Gain 1V ≤ VOUT ≤ 2V 1400 3000 V/V
I+ Positive Supply Current l 27 38 mA
I– Negative Supply Current l 5 7 mA
VOH Output High Voltage ISOURCE = 1mA l 2.7 3.4 V
ISOURCE = 10mA l 2.4 3.0 V
VOL Output Low Voltage lSINK = 4mA l 0.3 0.5 V
lSINK = 10mA 0.4 V
VIH + Positive Latch Threshold l 2.0 V
VIL – Latch Threshold l 0.8 V
IIL Latch Input Current VLATCH = 0V l –20 –500 µA
tPD Propagation Delay ∆VIN = 100mV, OD = 5mV (Note 4) 12 16 ns
l 18 ns
tPD Propagation Delay ∆VIN = 100mV, OD = 20mV (Note 4) 10 14 ns
l 16 ns
∆tPD Differential Propagation Delay ∆VIN = 100mV, OD = 5mV (Note 4) 3 ns
tSU Latch Set-Up Time (Note 5) 2 ns
tH Latch Hold Time (Note 5) 2 ns
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings Note 4: tPD and ∆tPD cannot be measured in automatic handling equipment
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute with low values of overdrive. The LT1116 is sample tested with a 1V step
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device and 500mV overdrive. Correlation tests have shown that tPD and ∆tPD can
reliability and lifetime. be guaranteed with this test if additional DC tests are performed to verify
Note 2: Input offset voltage is defined as the average of two offset internal bias conditions are correct. For low overdrive conditions VOS is
voltages measured by forcing first the Q output to 1.4V then forcing added to the measured overdrive.
the Q output to 1.4V. Note 5: Input latch set-up time, tSU, is the interval in which the input signal
Note 3: Input bias current is defined as the average of the two input must be stable prior to asserting the latch signal. The hold time,
currents. tH, is the interval after the latch is asserted in which the input signal must
be stable.

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Typical Performance Characteristics
Propagation Delay
Gain Characteristics Propagation Delay vs Overdrive vs Load Capacitance
5.0 25 20
VS = ±5V TJ = 25°C STEP = 100mV, OVERDRIVE = 5mV
4.5 IOUT = 0 STEP SIZE = 100mV 18
TJ = 125°C
4.0 20 16
tPDHL
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

3.5 14
TJ = 25°C
3.0 15 12 tPDLH

DELAY (ns)
DELAY (ns)
tPDLH
2.5 TJ = –55°C 10
2.0 10 tPDHL 8
1.5 6
1.0 5 4
0.5 2
0 0 0
– 2.5 – 1.5 – 0.5 0 0.5 1.5 2.5 0 10 20 30 40 50 0 10 20 30 40 50
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT VOLTAGE (mV) OVERDRIVE VOLTAGE (mV) OUTPUT LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
LT1116 • TPC01 LT1116 • TPC02 LT1116 • TPC03

Propagation Delay Propagation Delay Propagation Delay

vs Source Resistance vs Positive Supply vs Temperature
80 25 30
VS = ±5V, OVERDRIVE = 20mV STEP = 100mV
70 OVERDRIVE = 5mV
25 CLOAD = 10pF
20 VS = ±5V
60
STEP SIZE = 800mV
20
50 tPDHL
DELAY (ns)

15
DELAY (ns)

400mV DELAY (ns)

RISING OUTPUT
40 15 tPDHL
200mV tPDLH
30 10 FALLING OUTPUT
10 tPDLH
20
STEP SIZE = 100mV 5 5
10

0 0 0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 –50 –30 –10 10 30 50 70 90 110 130
SOURCE RESISTANCE (kΩ) POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
LT1116 • TPC04 LT1116 • TPC05 LT1116 • TPC06

Common Mode Rejection Latch Set-Up Time Output High Voltage (VOH)
120 6 5.0
VIN = 2VP-P
110 VS = ±5V 4.5
TJ = 25°C 4
100 4.0 TJ = 125°C
REJECTION RATIO (dB)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

2
90 3.5
TIME (ns)

TJ = 25°C
80 0 3.0
TJ = –55°C
70 2.5
–2
60 2.0
–4
50 1.5

40 –6 1.0
10k 100k 1M 10M –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
FREQUENCY (Hz) JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
LT1116 • TPC07 LT1116 • TPC08 LT1116 • TPC09

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Typical Performance Characteristics

Output Low Voltage (VOL) Supply Current vs Temperature Positive Supply Current
0.8 35 60
VS = ±5V, VIN = 30mV V– = 0
0.7 30
POSITIVE SUPPLY CURRENT 50
0.6
25
40

CURRENT (mA)
CURRENT (mA)
0.5
VOLTAGE (V)

TJ = –55°C
20
0.4 30
TJ = 25°C
15
0.3
20
TJ = 125°C 10 TJ = 25°C
0.2 TJ = 125°C
NEGATIVE SUPPLY CURRENT
5 10
0.1
TJ = –55°C
0 0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 –60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 0 2 4 6 8
OUTPUT SINK CURRENT (mA) JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) POSITIVE SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
LT1116 • TPC10 LT1116 • TPC11 LT1116 • TPC12

Positive Supply Current Input Bias Current Positive Common Mode Limit
50 10 5
TJ = 25°C VS = ±5V
45 VS = ±5V
TJ = 125°C
0 4

COMMON MODE VOLTAGE (V)

40 TJ = 25°C
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (µA)

35
CURRENT (mA)

30 TJ = –55°C –10 3

25
20 – 20 2
15
10 – 30 1
5
0 – 40 0
1 10 100 –6 –4 –2 0 2 4 –60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (MHz) INPUT VOLTAGE (V) JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
LT1116 • TPC13 LT1116 • TPC14 LT1116 • TPC15

Negative Common Mode Limit Latch Pin Threshold Latch Pin Current*
0 2.6 300
VS = ±5V
VS = 5V, OV
–1 2.2 250
COMMON MODE VOLTAGE (V)

–2 1.8 OUTPUT LATCHED 200

CURRENT (µA)
VOLTAGE (V)

–3 1.4 150

–4 1.0 OUTPUT UNAFFECTED 100

–5 0.6 50
*CURRENT COMES OUT OF LATCH PIN
VS = ±5V
BELOW THRESHOLD
–6 0.2 0
– 60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
LT1116 • TPC16 LT1116 • TPC17 LT1116 • TPC18

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Timing Diagram
VOD LATCH
ENABLE
tSU tH
VIN ∆VIN
VIN
tPD
tPD
VOUT
VOUT
LT1116 • TD01
LT1116 • TD02

Applications Information
Common Mode Considerations com­mon mode range. When input signals fall below the
negative common mode limit, the internal PN diode formed
The LT1116 is specified for a common mode range of
with the substrate can turn on (resulting in significant
0V to 2.5V with a single 5V supply, and –5V to 2.5V with
charge flow throughout the die). A Schottky clamp diode,
±5V supplies. The common mode range is defined as the
between the input and the negative rail, speeds up recovery
DC input for which the output responds correctly to small
from negative overdrive by preventing the substrate diode
changes in the input differential. Input signals can exceed
from turning on. The zero crossing detector in Figure 1
the positive common mode limit up to the 15V absolute
demonstrates the use of a fast clamp diode. Recovery,
maximum rating without damaging the comparator. There
from 500mV overdrive below V –, for this circuit is ap-
will, however, be an increase in propagation delay of up
proximately 18ns.
to 10ns when the input signal switches back into the

Fast Zero Crossing Detector

5V
RS
50 CABLE
VIN + Q
RT
1N5712 LT1116
50Ω
– Q

LT1116 • AI01

Figure 1. The Zero Crossing Detector Terminates the Transmission Line at Its 50Ω Characteristic
Impedance. Negative Inputs Should Not Fall Below –2V to Keep the Signal Current Within the
Clamp Diode’s Maximum Forward Rating. Positive Inputs Should not Exceed the Device’s Absolute
Maximum Ratings nor the Power Rating on the Terminating Resistor

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Applications Information
Input Characteristics Latch Pin Dynamics
Each input to the LT1116 is buffered with a fast PNP The internal latch uses local regenerative feedback to
follower—input bias current therefore does not vary shorten set-up and hold times. Driving the latch pin high
significantly throughout the common mode range. When retains the output state. The latch pin floats to a high
either input exceeds the positive common mode limit, the state when disconnected, so it must be driven low for
bias current drops to zero. Inputs that fall more than one flow-through operation. The set-up time required to
diode and drop below V – will forward bias the substrate guarantee detecting a given transition of the inputs is 2ns.
or clamp diode, causing large input current to flow. The inputs must also remain stable for a 2ns hold time
after latch is asserted. New data will appear at the output
Single ended input resistance is about 5MΩ, and re-
mains roughly constant over the input common mode approximately 10ns to 12ns after the latch goes low. The
range. The common mode resistance is about 2.5MΩ latch pin has no built-in hysteresis, and is designed to be
with zero differential input voltage, and does not change driven from TTL or CMOS logic gates.
signifi­cantly with the absolute value of differential input.
Additional Information
Effective input capacitance, typically 5pF, is determined
Linear Technology’s Application Note 13 provides an
by measuring the resulting change in propagation delay
extensive discussion of design techniques for high speed
for a 1kΩ change in source resistance.
comparators.

Single Supply Crystal Oscillator 10MHz to 15MHz

10 TO 15MHz
AT CUT
1kΩ
5V
5V

Q
+
LT1116
1kΩ – OUTPUT
Q

24pF

2kΩ
LT1116 • AI02

Figure 2. This Single Supply Crystal Oscillator Utilizes Crystals

From 10MHz To 15MHz Without Component Changes

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Applications Information
High Speed Adaptive Trigger Circuit To achieve single supply operation, the input signal
Line receivers often require an adaptive trigger to must be shifted into the pre-amplifier’s common mode
compen­sate for variations in signal amplitude and DC range. The input amplifier A1 adds a 1V level shift, while
offsets. The circuit in Figure 3 triggers on 2mV to 200mV A2 provides a gain of 20 for high frequency signals.
Capaci­tors C1 and C2 insure that low frequency signals
signals from 100Hz to 10MHz from a single 5V rail. The
see unity gain. Bandwidth limiting in A1 and A2 does not
trigger level is the average of the input signal’s positive
affect triggering because the adaptive trigger threshold
and negative peaks stored on 0.005µF capacitors. Pairs of
NPN and PNP transistors are used instead of diodes to varies ratiometrically to maintain circuit output.
temperature compensate the peak detector.

5pF 5V
3kΩ
1%
1kΩ

CABLE 5V
1kΩ 5V
VIN –
A1 5V
200Ω
4R
LT1191
+ 0.005µF 500pF 3MΩ
200Ω A2
5V + LT1192 +
A3
– 0.005µF 3MΩ LT1006
–
R
47µF 1000pF 100Ω

1kΩ
50Ω 3kΩ
1% 500Ω
5V
C1 C2
0.1µF
100µF 0.1µF
NPN = 2N3904 + Q
PNP = 2N3906 LT1116
– Q
TRIGGER
OUT

LT1116 • AI03

Figure 3. Fast Single Supply Adaptive Trigger

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package description
Please refer to http://www.linear.com/product/LT1116#packaging for the most recent package drawings.
N Package
8-Lead PDIP (Narrow .300 Inch)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1510 Rev I)

.400*
(10.160)
.300 – .325 .045 – .065 .130 ±.005 MAX
(7.620 – 8.255) (1.143 – 1.651) (3.302 ±0.127)
8 7 6 5

.065
.255 ±.015*
(1.651)
(6.477 ±0.381)
.008 – .015 TYP
(0.203 – 0.381) .120
(3.048) .020
+.035 MIN (0.508) 1 2 3 4
.325 –.015
.100 .018 ±.003 MIN

( 8.255
+0.889
–0.381 ) (2.54)
BSC
(0.457 ±0.076) N8 REV I 0711

NOTE:
INCHES
1. DIMENSIONS ARE
MILLIMETERS
*THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED .010 INCH (0.254mm)

S8 Package
8-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow .150 Inch)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1610 Rev G)

.189 – .197
.045 ±.005
.010 – .020 .050 BSC (4.801 – 5.004)
× 45° NOTE 3
(0.254 – 0.508)
8 7 6 5
.008 – .010
(0.203 – 0.254) 0°– 8° TYP
.245
MIN .160 ±.005
.016 – .050
.150 – .157
(0.406 – 1.270) .228 – .244
(3.810 – 3.988)
(5.791 – 6.197)
NOTE 3
.053 – .069
(1.346 – 1.752) .030 ±.005
.004 – .010 TYP
(0.101 – 0.254)
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT 1 2 3 4
NOTE:
INCHES
1. DIMENSIONS IN
(MILLIMETERS)
.014 – .019 .050
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
(0.355 – 0.483) (1.270) 3. THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
TYP BSC MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED .006" (0.15mm)
4. PIN 1 CAN BE BEVEL EDGE OR A DIMPLE SO8 REV G 0212

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