LM393 Dual Differential Comparator
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
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 kΩ should be used.
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
comparator’s inputs. Voltages more negative than –0.3 V should not be used.
Zero Crossing Detector
(Single Supply)
Zero Crossing Detector
(Split Supply)
Free-Running Square Wave Oscillator
Time Delay Generator
Comparator With Hysteresis
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