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Signal Chain Basics (Part 17): Hysteresis–Understanding more about the analog voltage comparator

Analysis of this circuit is simplified by the fact that the output has only two states: V out low (Vol) or V out hi (Voh). In this circuit, Voh is equal to the positive supply voltage and Vol is ...
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Ultra-Tiny Comparators: Doing One Function Well—with Ultra-Low Power

Given the high levels of single-chip integration in use for analog functions, it may seem that a basic standalone comparator IC is an anachronism. Perhaps that’s the case, but Maxim Integrated doesn’t ...
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Reinforced, Isolated Window Comparator Features Adjustable Threshold

The rugged window comparator for higher-power industrial and related applications provides reinforced galvanic isolation, while offering fast response to faults. Comparators are one of the basic ...
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Signal Chain Basics (Part 16): Understanding the analog voltage comparator

(Editor's Note: There are links to the previous parts of this series at the end, below the author's biography.) Determining if one voltage is greater than or less than another voltage is the job for a ...