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MAX9015–MAX9020 SOT23, Dual, Precision, 1.8V,

nanoPower Comparators
With/Without Reference
General Description Benefits and Features
The single MAX9015/MAX9016 and dual MAX9017– ●● Ultra-Low Total Supply Current
MAX9020 nanoPower comparators in space-saving • 0.85μA (MAX9019/MAX9020)
SOT23 packages feature Beyond-the-Rails™ inputs and • 1.0μA (MAX9015A/MAX9016A)
are guaranteed to operate down to 1.8V. The A-grade • 1.2μA (MAX9017/MAX9018)
packages feature an on-board 1.236V ±1% reference, ●● Guaranteed Operation Down to 1.8V
while the B-grade packages feature a 1.24V ±1.75% ●● Precision VOS < 5mV (max)
reference. An ultra-low supply current of 0.85μA (MAX9019/ ●● Internal 1.236V ±1% Reference (A Grade)
MAX9020), 1μA (MAX9015/MAX9016), or 1.2μA (MAX9017/ ●● Input Voltage Range Extends 200mV
MAX9018) makes this product family of comparators ideal Beyond-the-Rails
for all 2-cell battery monitoring/management applications. ●● CMOS Push-Pull Output with ±6mA Drive Capability
The unique design of the devices output stage limits supply- (MAX9015/MAX9017/MAX9019)
current surges while switching, which virtually eliminates ●● Open-Drain Output Versions Available
the supply glitches typical of many other comparators. (MAX9016/MAX9018/MAX9020)
This design also minimizes overall power consumption ●● Crowbar-Current-Free Switching
under dynamic conditions. The MAX9015/MAX9017/ ●● Internal 4mV Hysteresis for Clean Switching
MAX9019 have a push-pull output stage that sinks and ●● No Phase Reversal for Overdriven Inputs
sources current. Large internal output drivers allow rail- ●● Dual Versions in Space-Saving 8-Pin SOT23 Package
to-rail output swing with loads up to 6mA. The MAX9016/
●● AEC-Q100 Grade 3 Qualified, Refer to Ordering
MAX9018/MAX9020 have an open-drain output stage
Information for the List of /V Parts
that makes them suitable for mixed-voltage system
design. All devices are available in the ultra-small 8-pin Applications ●● Window Detectors
SOT23 package. ●● Sensing at Ground or
●● 2-Cell Battery
Refer to the MAX9117–MAX9120 data sheet for similar Monitoring/Management Supply Line
single comparators with or without reference in a tiny ●● Ultra-Low Power Systems ● ● Telemetry and Remote
SC70 package. ●● Mobile Communications Systems
Ordering Information at end of data sheet ●● Notebooks and PDAs ●● Medical Instruments
●● Threshold Detectors/ ●● Automotive
Discriminators
Functional Diagrams
7 8 8
VCC VCC VCC
3 INA+ 3 INA+

3 IN+ OUTA 1 OUTA 1

OUT 6 2 REF/INA- 2 INA-

2 IN- MAX9019
5 INB+ 5 INB+ MAX9020
1 REF
MAX9015
MAX9016 OUTB 7 OUTB 7

REF 6 INB- 6 INB-

1.24V
VEE VEE
MAX9017
4 REF 4
1.24V MAX9018
VEE
4

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nanoPower Comparators
With/Without Reference
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage (VCC to VEE)...................................................6V Output Short-Circuit Duration (REF, OUT_, REF/INA-)......... 10s
IN+, IN-, INA+, INB+, INA-, INB-, Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
REF/INA-, REF........................... (VEE - 0.3V) to (VCC + 0.3V) 8-Pin SOT23 (derate 5.10mW/°C above +70°C)....408.20mW
Output Voltage (OUT_) Operating Temperature Range............................ -40°C to +85°C
MAX9015A, MAX9017_, MAX9019....(VEE - 0.3V) to (VCC + 0.3V) Storage Temperature Range............................. -65°C to +150°C
MAX9016A, MAX9018_, MAX9020...........(VEE - 0.3V) to +6V Junction Temperature.......................................................+150°C
Output Current (REF, OUT_, REF/INA-)...........................±50mA Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................. +300°C
Soldering Temperature (reflow)........................................ +260°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these
or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.

Package Information
8 SOT23
PACKAGE CODE T833+2
Outline Number 21-0078
Land Pattern Number 90-0176
Thermal Resistance, Single-Layer Board:
Junction to Ambient (θJA) N/A
Junction to Case (θJC) 800°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Four-Layer Board:
Junction to Ambient (θJA) 196°C/W
Junction to Case (θJC) 70°C/W

For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note that a “+”,
“#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing
pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer board.
For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/thermal-tutorial.

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nanoPower Comparators
With/Without Reference
Electrical Characteristics—MAX9015–MAX9018 (Single and Duals with REF)
(VCC = 5V, VEE = 0V, VIN- = VREF, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

Supply Voltage Range VCC Inferred from the PSRR test 1.8 5.5 V
VCC = 1.8V, TA = +25°C 1.0 1.5
MAX9015A/ VCC = 5.0V, TA = +25°C 1.1 1.7
MAX9016A VCC = 5.0V,
2.0
TA = TMIN to TMAX
Supply Current ICC µA
VCC = 1.8V, TA = +25°C 1.2 1.9
MAX9017_/ VCC = 5.0V, TA = +25°C 1.4 2.3
MAX9018_ VCC = 5.0V,
2.8
TA = TMIN to TMAX
Input Common-Mode
VEE - VCC +
Voltage Range VCM Inferred from VOS test V
0.2 0.2
(MAX9015A/MAX9016A)
IN+ Voltage Range VEE - VCC +
VIN+ Inferred from the output swing test V
(MAX9017_/MAX9018_) 0.2 0.2

VEE - 0.2V < VCM < TA = +25°C 0.15 5

Input Offset Voltage VOS mV
VCC + 0.2V (Note 2) TA = TMIN to TMAX 10
Input-Referred Hysteresis VHB VEE - 0.2V < VCM < VCC + 0.2V (Note 3) 4 mV

Input Bias Current (IN+, TA = +25°C ±0.15 ±1

IB nA
IN-, INA+, INB+, INB-) TA = TMIN to TMAX ±2
Power-Supply Rejection
PSRR VCC = 1.8V to 5.5V 0.1 1 mV/V
Ratio

VCC = 1.8V, TA = +25°C 100 200

Output Voltage Swing High ISOURCE = 1mA TA = TMIN to TMAX 300

VCC - VOH mV
(MAX9015A/MAX9017_) VCC = 5.0V, TA = +25°C 250 350
ISOURCE = 6mA TA = TMIN to TMAX 450

VCC = 1.8V, TA = +25°C 105 200

Output Voltage Swing Low ISINK = 1mA TA = TMIN to TMAX 300
(MAX9015A/MAX9016A/ VOL mV
MAX9017_/MAX9018_) VCC = 5.0V, TA = +25°C 285 350
ISINK = 6mA TA = TMIN to TMAX 450

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nanoPower Comparators
With/Without Reference
Electrical Characteristics—MAX9015–MAX9018 (Single and Duals with REF)
(continued)
(VCC = 5V, VEE = 0V, VIN- = VREF, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

Output Leakage Current
ILEAK VCC = 5.5V, VOUT = 5.5V 0.001 1 µA
(MAX9016A/MAX9018_)
Sourcing, VOUT = VCC = 1.8V 3
VEE (MAX9015A/
MAX9017_ only) VCC = 5.0V 35
Output Short-Circuit Current ISC mA
Sinking, VCC = 1.8V 3
VOUT = VCC VCC = 5.0V 33

High-to-Low Propagation VCC = 1.8V 7

tPD- µs
Delay (Note 4) VCC = 5.0V 6
MAX9015A/MAX9017_ 11
VCC = 1.8V MAX9016A/MAX9018_,
12
Low-to-High Propagation RPULLUP = 100kΩ to VCC
tPD+ µs
Delay (Note 4) MAX9015A/MAX9017_ 28
VCC = 5.0V MAX9016A/MAX9018_,
31
RPULLUP = 100kΩ to VCC
Rise Time tRISE CL = 15pF (MAX9015A/MAX9017_) 1.6 µs
Fall Time tFALL CL = 15pF 0.2 µs
Power-Up Time tON 1.2 ms
TA = +25°C, 1.0% 1.224 1.236 1.248
MAX901_A
Reference Voltage TA = TMIN to TMAX, 2.5% 1.205 1.267
VREF V
(Note 5) TA = +25°C, 1.75% 1.218 1.240 1.262
MAX901_B
TA = TMIN to TMAX, 4.5% 1.184 1.296
Reference Voltage
TCREF 40 ppm/°C
Temperature Coefficient

Reference Output Voltage BW = 10Hz to 1kHz, CREF = 1nF 29

EN µVRMS
Noise BW = 10Hz to 6kHz, CREF = 1nF 60
∆VREF/
Reference Line Regulation 1.8V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.5V 0.5 mV/V
∆VCC
∆VREF/
Reference Load Regulation IOUT = 0 to 100nA 0.03 mV/nA
∆IOUT

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nanoPower Comparators
With/Without Reference
Electrical Characteristics—MAX9019/MAX9020 (Duals without REF)
(VCC = 5V, VEE = 0V, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

Supply Voltage Range VCC Inferred from the PSRR test 1.8 5.5 V
VCC = 1.8V, TA = +25°C 0.85 1.50
MAX9019/ VCC = 5.0V, TA = +25°C 1.1 1.70
Supply Current ICC µA
MAX9020 VCC = 5.0V,
2.0
TA = TMIN to TMAX
Input Common-Mode
VCM Inferred from VOS test VEE - 0.2 VCC + 0.2 V
Voltage Range
VEE - 0.2V < VCM < TA = +25°C 1 5
Input Offset Voltage VOS mV
VCC + 0.2V (Note 2) TA = TMIN to TMAX 10
Input-Referred Hysteresis VHB VEE - 0.2V < VCM < VCC + 0.2V (Note 3) 4 mV
Input Bias Current TA = +25°C 0.15 1
IB nA
(INA-, INA+, INB+, INB-) TA = TMIN to TMAX 2
Power-Supply Rejection
PSRR VCC = 1.8V to 5.5V 0.1 1 mV/V
Ratio
VCC = 1.8V, TA = +25°C 55 200
Output Voltage Swing High ISOURCE = 1mA TA = TMIN to TMAX 300
VCC - VOH mV
(MAX9019 Only) VCC = 5.0V, TA = +25°C 190 350
ISOURCE = 6mA TA = TMIN to TMAX 450
VCC = 1.8V, TA = +25°C 55 200
ISINK = 1mA TA = TMIN to TMAX 300
Output Voltage Swing Low VOL mV
VCC = 5.0V, TA = +25°C 190 350
ISINK = 6mA TA = TMIN to TMAX 450
Output Leakage Current
ILEAK VCC = 5.5V, VOUT = 5.5V 0.001 1 µA
(MAX9020 Only)
Sourcing, VOUT = VEE VCC = 1.8V 3
(MAX9019 only) VCC = 5.0V 35
Output Short-Circuit Current ISC mA
VCC = 1.8V 3
Sinking, VOUT = VCC
VCC = 5.0V 33
High-to-Low Propagation VCC = 1.8V 7
tPD- µs
Delay (Note 4) VCC = 5.0V 6
MAX9019 11
VCC = 1.8V MAX9020, RPULLUP =
12
Low-to-High Propagation 100kΩ to VCC
tPD+ µs
Delay (Note 4) MAX9019 28
VCC = 5.0V MAX9020, RPULLUP =
31
100kΩ to VCC

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nanoPower Comparators
With/Without Reference
Electrical Characteristics—MAX9019/MAX9020 (Duals without REF) (continued)
(VCC = 5V, VEE = 0V, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

Rise Time tRISE CL = 15pF (MAX9019 only) 1.6 µs
Fall Time tFALL CL = 15pF 0.2 µs
Power-Up Time tON 1.2 ms
Note 1: All devices are 100% tested at TA = +25°C. Specifications over temperature (TA = TMIN to TMAX) are guaranteed by design,
not production tested.
Note 2: VOS is defined as the center of the hysteresis band at the input.
Note 3: The hysteresis-related trip points are defined as the edges of the hysteresis band, measured with respect to the center of the
band (i.e., VOS) (Figure 1).
Note 4: Specified with an input overdrive (VOVERDRIVE) of 100mV, and a load capacitance of CL = 15pF. VOVERDRIVE is defined
above and beyond the offset voltage and hysteresis of the comparator input.
Note 5: High current traces should not be routed in the vicinity of or below MAX9018. There is a chance of voltage reference being
overloaded resulting in drop of output voltage.

Typical Operating Characteristics

(VCC = 5V, VEE = 0V, CL = 15pF, VOVERDRIVE = 100mV, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

MAX9015/MAX9016 MAX9017/MAX9018 MAX9019/MAX9020

SUPPLY CURRENT SUPPLY CURRENT SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND TEMPERATURE vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND TEMPERATURE vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND TEMPERATURE
1.6 2.0 1.6
MAX9015 toc01

MAX9015 toc02

MAX9015 toc03
1.5 1.9 1.5
1.4 1.8 1.4 TA = +85°C
TA = +85°C TA = +85°C
1.3 1.7 1.3
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)

SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)

SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)

1.2 1.6 1.2

1.1 1.5 1.1
1.0 TA = +25°C 1.4 TA = +25°C 1.0
0.9 1.3 0.9 TA = +25°C
0.8 1.2 0.8
0.7 1.1 0.7
0.6 1.0 0.6 TA = -40°C
TA = -40°C TA = -40°C
0.5 0.9 0.5
0.4 0.8 0.4
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
MAX9015/MAX9016 MAX9017/MAX9018 MAX9019/MAX9020
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
1.6 2.0 1.6
MAX9015 toc04

MAX9015 toc05

MAX9015 toc06

1.5 1.9 1.5

1.4 1.8 1.4 VCC = 5V
1.3 1.7 VCC = 5V 1.3
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)

SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)

SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)

1.2 VCC = 5V 1.6 VCC = 3V 1.2

1.1 1.5 1.1 VCC = 3V
1.0 VCC = 3V 1.4 1.0
0.9 1.3 0.9
0.8 1.2 0.8
VCC = 1.8V
0.7 1.1 VCC = 1.8V 0.7
VCC = 1.8V
0.6 1.0 0.6
0.5 0.9 0.5
0.4 0.8 0.4
-40 -15 10 35 60 85 -40 -15 10 35 60 85 -40 -15 10 35 60 85
TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)

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nanoPower Comparators
With/Without Reference
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = 5V, VEE = 0V, CL = 15pF, VOVERDRIVE = 100mV, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

MAX9015/MAX9016 MAX9017/MAX9018 MAX9019/MAX9020

SUPPLY CURRENT SUPPLY CURRENT SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. OUTPUT TRANSITION FREQUENCY vs. OUTPUT TRANSITION FREQUENCY vs. OUTPUT TRANSITION FREQUENCY
50 35 50
MAX9015 toc07

MAX9015 toc08

MAX9015 toc09
45 45
30
40 40
VCC = 1.8V
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)

SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)

SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)

35 25 35 VCC = 1.8V
VCC = 1.8V
30 20 30
25 25
20 15 VCC = 3V 20
VCC = 3V VCC = 5V
15 10 15
VCC = 5V VCC = 5V
10 VCC = 3V
10
5
5 5
0 0 0
1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k
OUTPUT TRANSITION FREQUENCY (Hz) OUTPUT TRANSITION FREQUENCY (Hz) OUTPUT TRANSITION FREQUENCY (Hz)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE LOW OUTPUT VOLTAGE LOW OUTPUT VOLTAGE HIGH

vs. SINK CURRENT vs. SINK CURRENT AND TEMPERATURE vs. SOURCE CURRENT
750 600 0.7
MAX9015 toc10

MAX9015 toc11

MAX9015 toc12
700
650 500 0.6
VCC = 3V
600 VCC = 3V
550 TA = +25°C 0.5
VCC = 1.8V 400
500
VCC - VOH (V)

450 VCC = 1.8V

VOL (mV)

VOL (mV)

0.4
400
300
350 TA = +85°C
0.3
300
250 VCC = 5V 200
200 0.2
TA = -40°C VCC = 5V
150
100 0.1
100
50
0 0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SINK CURRENT (mA) SINK CURRENT (mA) SOURCE CURRENT (mA)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT TO VCC (SINK CURRENT) SHORT-CIRCUIT TO GND

vs. SOURCE CURRENT AND TEMPERATURE vs. TEMPERATURE (SOURCE CURRENT) vs.TEMPERATURE
0.6 40 50
MAX9015 toc13

MAX9015 toc14

MAX9015toc15

35 45
0.5
VCC = 5V 40
30 VCC = 5V
SINK CURRENT (mA)

SINK CURRENT (mA)

TA = +25°C 35
0.4
25
VCC - VOH (V)

30
0.3 20 25
TA = +85°C VCC = 3V 20
15
0.2 VCC = 3V
15
10
TA = -40°C 10
0.1 VCC = 1.8V VCC = 1.8V
5 5
0 0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -40 -15 10 35 60 85 -40 -15 10 35 60 85
SOURCE CURRENT (mA) TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)

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With/Without Reference
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = 5V, VEE = 0V, CL = 15pF, VOVERDRIVE = 100mV, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION OFFSET VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE REFERENCE VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION
8 2.0 30
MAX9015 toc16

MAX9015 toc18
MAX9015 toc17
A GRADE
7 1.6
25
1.2 VCC = 1.8V
PERCENTAGE OF UNITS (%)

PERCENTAGE OF UNITS (%)

6
0.8
20
5
0.4
VOS (mV)

4 0 15

3 -0.4 VCC = 5V
10
-0.8
2
-1.2
5
1
-1.6
0 -2.0 0
-1.5 -1.2 -0.9 -0.6 -0.3 0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 -40 -15 10 35 60 85 1.232 1.234 1.236 1.238 1.240
VOS (mV) TEMPERATURE (°C) VREF (V)

HYSTERESIS VOLTAGE REFERENCE VOLTAGE REFERENCE VOLTAGE

vs. TEMPERATURE vs. TEMPERATURE vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
5.0 1.240 1.240
MAX9015 toc19

MAX9015 toc20

MAX9015 toc21
A GRADE
4.5 VCC = 1.8V 1.239
1.238
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)

REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)

4.0 1.238
1.236
VHB (mV)

3.5 1.237
VCC = 3V
1.234
3.0 VCC = 5V 1.236

1.232
2.5 1.235

2.0 1.230 1.234

-40 -15 10 35 60 85 -40 -15 10 35 60 85 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)

REFERENCE VOLTAGE REFERENCE VOLTAGE REFERENCE VOLTAGE vs. REFERENCE

vs. REFERENCE SOURCE CURRENT vs. REFERENCE SINK CURRENT SINK CURRENT AND TEMPERATURE
1.248 1.255
MAX9015 toc22

MAX9015 toc23

MAX9015 toc24

VCC = 3V
TA = +85°C
1.238 1.246
VCC = 1.8V 1.250
1.244
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)

REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)

REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)

VCC = 1.8V 1.245

1.235 1.242 TA = +25°C

1.240 1.240
1.232
VCC = 3V 1.238 VCC = 5V
1.235
VCC = 5V
1.236 VCC = 3V
1.229 TA = -40°C
1.230
1.234

1.226 1.232 1.225

0 40 80 120 160 200 0 40 80 120 160 200 0 40 80 120 160 200
REFERENCE SOURCE CURRENT (nA) REFERENCE SINK CURRENT (nA) REFERENCE SINK CURRENT (nA)

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With/Without Reference
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = 5V, VEE = 0V, CL = 15pF, VOVERDRIVE = 100mV, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

INPUT BIAS CURRENT PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD-) PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD+)

vs. INPUT BIAS VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE vs. TEMPERATURE
1.000 16 50

MAX9015 toc25

MAX9015 toc26

MAX9015 toc27
IN+ = 2.5V
14
INPUT BIAS CURRENT (IN-) (nA)

0.600 40
12 VCC = 5V
10
0.200 30
VCC = 1.8V

tPD+ (µs)
tPD- (µs)

8 VCC = 3V
-0.200 6 20

4 VCC = 3V
-0.600 VCC = 5V 10
2 VCC = 1.8V
-1.000 0 0
-0.5 0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 -40 -15 10 35 60 85 -40 -15 10 35 60 85
INPUT BIAS VOLTAGE (IN-) (V) TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)

PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD-) PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD+) PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD-)

vs. CAPACITIVE LOAD vs. CAPACITIVE LOAD vs. INPUT OVERDRIVE
180 200 50
MAX9015 toc28

MAX9015 toc29

MAX9015 toc30
VCC = 1.8V
160 180 VCC = 1.8V

140 160 40
VCC = 3V 140
120 VCC = 3V
120 30
tPD+ (µs)
tPD- (µs)

100
tPD- (µs)

VCC = 5V 100
80
80 20
60 VCC = 5V VCC = 1.8V
60 VCC = 5V
40 40 10
20 20 VCC
20= 3V
0 0 0
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 0 10 20 30 40 50
CAPACITIVE LOAD (nF) CAPACITIVE LOAD (nF) INPUT OVERDRIVE (mV)

PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD+) PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD-) PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD+)

vs. INPUT OVERDRIVE vs. PULLUP RESISTANCE vs. PULLUP RESISTANCE
40 10 200
MAX9015 toc32

MAX9015 toc33
MAX9015 toc31

35 VCC = 1.8V
VCC = 5V 9 160 VCC = 5V
30
VCC = 3V
8
25 120
VCC = 3V
tPD+ (µs)
tPD- (µs)
tPD+ (µs)

VCC = 3V
20 7
VCC = 5V 80
15 VCC = 1.8V
6
10
40
VCC = 1.8V 5
5

0 4 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 10k 100k 1M 10M 10k 100k 1M 10M
INPUT OVERDRIVE (mV) RPULLUP (Ω) RPULLUP (Ω)

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = 5V, VEE = 0V, CL = 15pF, VOVERDRIVE = 100mV, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD-) (VCC = 5V) PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD+) (VCC = 5V) PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD-) (VCC = 3V)
MAX9015 toc34 MAX9015 toc35 MAX9015 toc36

VIN+ VIN+ VIN+

50mV/div 50mV/div 50mV/div

VOUT
VOUT 2V/div
2V/div VOUT
2V/div

2µs/div 10µs/div 2µs/div

PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD+) (VCC = 3V) PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD-) (VCC = 1.8V) PROPAGATION DELAY (tPD+) (VCC = 1.8V)
MAX9015 toc37 MAX9015 toc38 MAX9015 toc39

VIN+ VIN+ VIN+

50mV/div 50mV/div 50mV/div

VOUT
VOUT VOUT 1V/div
2V/div 1V/div

10µs/div 2µs/div 10µs/div

1kHz RESPONSE (VCC = 5V) SLOW POWER-UP/DOWN RESPONSE POWER-UP RESPONSE

MAX9015 toc40 MAX9015 toc41 MAX9015 toc42

VCC
2V/div
IN+
50mV/div
VCC
AC-COUPLED
1V/div
VOUT
2V/div

OUT
2V/div
VREF
VOUT 1V/div
1V/div

200µs/div 40µs/div 20µs/div

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Pin Configurations

TOP VIEW

+ + +
REF 1 8 N.C. OUTA 1 8 VCC OUTA 1 8 VCC

IN- 2 MAX9015 7 VCC REF/INA- 2 MAX9017 7 OUTB INA- 2 MAX9019 7 OUTB

MAX9016 MAX9018 MAX9020
IN+ 3 6 OUT INA+ 3 6 INB- INA+ 3 6 INB-

VEE 4 5 N.C. VEE 4 5 INB+ VEE 4 5 INB+

SOT23 SOT23 SOT23

Pin Description
PIN
MAX9015/ MAX9017/ MAX9019/ NAME FUNCTION
MAX9016 MAX9018 MAX9020
1 — — REF 1.24V Reference Output
2 — — IN- Comparator Inverting Input
3 — — IN+ Comparator Noninverting Input
4 4 4 VEE Negative Supply Voltage
5, 8 — — N.C. No Connection. Not internally connected.
6 — — OUT Comparator Output
7 8 8 VCC Positive Supply Voltage
— 1 1 OUTA Comparator A Output
— 3 3 INA+ Comparator A Noninverting Input
— 5 5 INB+ Comparator B Noninverting Input
— 6 6 INB- Comparator B Inverting Input
— 7 7 OUTB Comparator B Output
— — 2 INA- Comparator A Inverting Input
REF/ 1.24V Reference Output. Internally connected to the inverting input of
— 2 —
INA- comparator A (MAX9017/MAX9018 only).

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Detailed Description Output Stage Circuitry
The MAX9015–MAX9018 feature an on-board 1.24V The devices feature a unique break-before-make output
±0.5% (±1.45% for the B grade) reference, yet draw stage capable of driving ±8mA loads rail-to-rail. Many
an ultra-low supply current. The MAX9019/MAX9020 comparators consume orders of magnitude more current
(duals without reference) consume just 850nA of supply during switching than during steady-state operation.
current. All devices are guaranteed to operate down to However, with this device family of comparators, the supply-
1.8V supply. Their common-mode input voltage range current change during an output transition is extremely
extends 200mV beyond-the-rails. An internal 4mV small. In the Typical Operating Characteristics, the Supply
hysteresis ensures clean output switching, even Current vs. Output Transition Frequency graphs show the
with slow-moving input signals. Large internal output minimal supply-current increase as the output switching
drivers swing rail-to-rail with up to ±6mA loads (MAX9015/ frequency approaches 1kHz. This characteristic reduces
MAX9017/MAX9019). the need for power-supply filter capacitors to reduce
The output stage employs a unique design that glitches created by comparator switching currents. In
minimizes supply-current surges while switching, which battery-powered applications, this characteristic results in
virtually eliminates the supply glitches typical of many a substantial increase in battery life.
other comparators. The MAX9015/MAX9017/MAX9019 Reference (MAX9015–MAX9018)
have a push-pull output stage that sinks as well as sources The MAX9015–MAX9018s’ internal +1.24V reference
current. The MAX9016/MAX9018/MAX9020 have an has a typical temperature coefficient of 40ppm/°C over
open-drain output stage that can be pulled beyond VCC the full -40°C to +85°C temperature range. The reference
up to 5.5V above VEE. These open-drain versions are is a very-low-power bandgap cell, with a typical 35kΩ
ideal for implementing wire-ORed output logic functions. output impedance. REF can source and sink up to 100nA
Input Stage Circuitry to external circuitry. For applications needing increased
The input common-mode voltage ranges extend from drive, buffer REF with a low input-bias current op amp
VEE - 0.2V to VCC + 0.2V. These comparators operate such as the MAX4162. Most applications require no
at any differential input voltage within these limits. Input REF bypass capacitor. For noisy environments or fast
bias current is typically ±150pA at the trip point, if the transients, connect a 1nF to 10nF ceramic capacitor from
input voltage is between the supply rails. Comparator REF to GND.
inputs are protected from overvoltage by internal ESD
protection diodes connected to the supply rails. As the
Applications Information
input voltage exceeds the supply rails, these ESD protec- Low-Voltage, Low-Power Operation
tion diodes become forward biased and begin to conduct The MAX9015–MAX9020 are ideally suited for use with
increasing input bias current (see the Input Bias Current most battery-powered systems. Table 1 lists a variety
vs. Input Bias Voltage graph in the Typical Operating of battery types, capacities, and approximate operating
Characteristics). times for the MAX9015–MAX9020, assuming nominal
conditions.

Table 1. Battery Applications Using the MAX9015–MAX9020

MAX9015A/ MAX9017/ MAX9019/
CAPACITY,
BATTERY VFRESH VEND-OF- MAX9016A MAX9018 MAX9020
RECHARGEABLE AA SIZE
TYPE (V) LIFE (V) OPERATING OPERATING OPERATING
(mA-hr)
TIME (hr) TIME (hr) TIME (hr)
Alkaline (2 cells) No 3.0 1.8 2000 2000k 1540k 1333k
Nickel-cadmium
Yes 2.4 1.8 750 750k 570k 500k
(2 cells)
Nickel-metal-hydride
Yes 2.4 1.8 1000 1000k 770k 660k
(2 cells)
Lithium-ion (1 cell) Yes 3.6 2.9 1000 1000k 770k 660k

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Internal Hysteresis
IN+ THRESHOLDS
Many comparators oscillate in the linear region of opera-
tion because of noise or undesired parasitic feedback. VTHR
Oscillations can occur when the voltage on one input is
HYSTERESIS
equal or very close to the voltage on the other input. The IN-
devices have internal 4mV hysteresis to counter parasitic VHB BAND

effects and noise. VTHF

The hysteresis in a comparator creates two trip points:

one for the rising input voltage (VTHR) and one for the
falling input voltage (VTHF) (Figure 1). The difference
OUT
between the trip points is the hysteresis (VHB). When
the comparator’s input voltages are equal, the hysteresis
effectively causes one comparator input to move quickly
Figure 1. Threshold Hysteresis Band
past the other, thus taking the input out of the region
where oscillation occurs. Figure 1 illustrates the case in
which the comparator’s inverting input has a fixed voltage VCC
applied, and the noninverting input is varied. If the inputs R3
were reversed, the figure would be the same, except with
an inverted output. R1
VIN
Additional Hysteresis VCC
OUT
(MAX9015/MAX9017/MAX9019) R2
VEE
(Push-Pull Outputs)
The MAX9015/MAX9017/MAX9019 feature a built-in MAX9015
4mV hysteresis band (VHB). Additional hysteresis can VREF MAX9017
be generated with three resistors using positive feed- MAX9019
back (Figure 2). Use the following procedure to calculate
resistor values:
1) Select R3. Input bias current at IN_+ is less than 2nA, Figure 2. MAX9015/MAX9017/MAX9019 Additional Hysteresis
so the current through R3 should be at least 0.2μA to
minimize errors caused by input bias current. The cur- 4) Choose the trip point for VIN rising (VTHR) such that:
rent through R3 at the trip point is (VREF - VOUT)/R3.
 VHB 
Considering the two possible output states in solving VTHR > VREF 1 + 
 VCC 
for R3 yields two formulas: R3 = VREF/IR3 or R3 =
(VCC - VREF)/IR3. Use the smaller of the two resulting
resistor values. For example, when using the MAX9017 where VTHR is the trip point for VIN rising. This is the
(VREF = 1.24V) and VCC = 5V, and if we choose IR3 threshold voltage at which the comparator switches
= 0.2μA, then the two resistor values are 6.2MΩ and its output from low to high as VIN rises above the trip
19MΩ. Choose a 6.2MΩ standard value for R3. point. For this example, choose 3V.

2) Choose the hysteresis band required (VHB). For this 5) Calculate R2 as follows:
example, choose 50mV.
1
3) Calculate R1 according to the following equation: R2=
 VTHR   1   1 
 50mV   − − 
R1 =
6.2MΩ  =12kΩ  VREF X R1  R1  R 3 
 5V  1
R2
= = 43.99kΩ
For this example, insert the values:  3.0 V   1   1 
 − − 
 (1.24 V X 62kΩ )   62kΩ   6.2MΩ 
 50mV 
R1 =
6.2MΩ  =12kΩ
 5V  For this example, choose a 44.2kΩ standard value.

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6) Verify the trip voltages and hysteresis as follows: 4) Choose the trip point for VIN rising (VTHR) such that:
VIN rising: = 2.992V, which is equivalent to REF times
 V 
R1 divided by the parallel combination of R1, R2: VTHR > VREF 1 + HB 
 VCC 
 1   1   1 
VTHR VREF x R1   + 
= +  (VTHR is the trip point for VIN rising). This is the threshold
 R1  R 2   R 3 
voltage at which the comparator switches its output
and R3. from low to high as VIN rises above the trip point. For
this example, choose 3V:
VIN falling: = 2.942V:
5) Calculate R2 as follows:
 R1x VCC 
V=
THF VTHR −   1
 R3  R2=
 VTHR   1   1 
Hysteresis = VTHR - VTHF = 50mV.  − − 
 VREF x R1  R1  R 3 
Additional Hysteresis 1
(MAX9016/MAX9018/MAX9020) R2
= = 51.1kΩ
(Open-Drain Outputs)  3.0 V   1   1 
 − − 
The MAX9016/MAX9018/MAX9020 feature a built-in 4mV  1.24 V x 72kΩ   72kΩ   6.2MΩ 
hysteresis band. These devices have open-drain outputs
and require an external pullup resistor (Figure 3). Additional For this example, choose a 49.9kΩ standard value.
hysteresis can be generated using positive feedback, but 6) Verify the trip voltages and hysteresis as follows:
the formulas differ slightly from those of the MAX9015/
MAX9017/MAX9019. Use the following procedure to
 1   1   1 
calculate resistor values: VIN rising
= : V THR VREF x R1   +  + 
  R1  R 2   R 3  
1) Select R3. Input bias current at IN_+ is less than 2nA,
so the current through R3 should be at least 0.2μA = 3.043 V
to minimize errors caused by input bias current. The
 1   1   1 
current through R3 at the trip point is (VREF - VOUT)/ VIN falling
= : VTHF VREF x R1   +  + 
R3. Considering the two possible output states in solving   R1  R 2   R 3  
for R3 yields two formulas: R3 = VREF/IR3 or R3 = R1
[(VCC - VREF)/IR3] - R4. Use the smaller of the two − x VCC =
2.993 V
R3 +R4
resulting resistor values. For example, when using
the MAX9018 (VREF = 1.24V) and VCC = 5V, and Hysteresis
= V THR − V THF = 50mV .
if we choose IR3 = 0.2μA, and R4 = 1MΩ, then the
two resistor values are 6.2MΩ and 18MΩ. Choose a
6.2MΩ standard value for R3. VCC
2) Choose the hysteresis band required (VHB). R3
3) Calculate R1 according to the following equation.
For this example, insert the values: R1 R4
VIN
VCC OUT
 VHB  R2
R1 ( R 3 + R 4 ) 
=  VEE
 VCC 
MAX9016
 50mV  VREF
MAX9018
R1
= ( 6.2MΩ + 1MΩ )  =  72kΩ MAX9020
 5V 

Figure 3. MAX9016/MAX9018/MAX9020 Additional Hysteresis

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Board Layout and Bypassing
VIN V 5V
The devices’ ultra-low supply current typically requires OTH = 4.2V
VUTH = 2.9V
no power-supply bypass capacitors. However, when the
R3 VCC
supply has high output impedance, long lead lengths or
excessive noise, or fast transients, bypass VCC to VEE INA+
with a 0.1μF capacitor placed as close to the VCC pin as OUTA POWER-
possible. Minimize signal trace lengths to reduce stray GOOD
capacitance. Use a ground plane and surface-mount REF/INA-
components for best performance. If REF is decoupled,
REF
use a low-leakage ceramic capacitor. High traces should R2 1.24V
not be routed in the vicinity of or below MAX9018. There MAX9018
is a chance of voltage reference being overloaded resulting VEE
INB+
in drop of output voltage.
OUTB
Window Detector
INB-
The MAX9018 is ideal for window detectors (undervolt-
age/overvoltage detectors). Figure 4 shows a window
R1
detector circuit for a single-cell Li+ battery with a 2.9V
end-of-life charge, a peak charge of 4.2V, and a nominal VEE
value of 3.6V. Choose different thresholds by changing
the values of R1, R2, and R3. OUTA provides an active- Figure 4. Window Detector Circuit
low undervoltage indication, and OUTB provides an
active-low overvoltage indication. ANDing the two open- For this example, choose a 499kΩ standard value 1%
drain outputs provides an active-high, power-good signal. resistor.
The design procedure is as follows: 4) Calculate R3:
1) Select R1. The input bias current into INB- is nor- R3 = (R2 + R3) - R2
mally less than 2nA, so the current through R1 should
= 2.95MΩ - 546kΩ
exceed 100nA for the thresholds to be accurate. In this
example, choose R1 = 1.24MΩ (1.24V/1μA). = 240MΩ
2) Calculate R2 + R3. The overvoltage threshold should 5) Verify the resistor values. The equations are as fol-
be 4.2V when VIN is rising. The design equation is as lows, evaluated for the above example:
follows:
( R1 + R 2 + R 3 )
 VOTH   VOTH =
( VREF + VHB ) x 4.20 V
=
= R 2 + R 3 R1x   − 1 R1
 VREF + VHB  
Overvoltage threshold:
 4.2 V  
1.24MΩ x 
=  − 1 ( R1 + R 2 + R 3 )
 1.24 V + 0.004   VUTH =
( VREF − VHB ) x 2.97 V
=
( R1 + R 2 )
= 2.95MΩ
where the internal hysteresis band, VHB, is 4mV.
3) Calculate R2. The undervoltage threshold should be
2.9V when VIN is falling. The design equation is as Zero-Crossing Detector
follows: Figure 5 shows a zero-crossing detector application.
The MAX9015/MAX9016/MAX9019/MAX9020s’ inverting
 VREF − VHB 
R 2 = ( R1 + R 2 + R 3 ) x   − R1 input is connected to ground, and its noninverting input
 VUTH  is connected to a 100mVP-P signal source. As the signal
(1.236 ) at the noninverting input crosses zero, the comparator’s
= (1.24MΩ + 2.95MΩ ) x − 1.24MΩ output changes state.
2.9
= 546kΩ

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Logic-Level Translator Typical Application Circuit
The open-drain comparators can be used to convert 5V
logic to 3V logic levels. The MAX9020 can be powered
by the 5V supply voltage, and the pullup resistor for the VIN V
OTH = 4.2V
MAX9020’s open-drain output is connected to the 3V 5V
VUTH = 2.9V
supply voltage. This configuration allows the full 5V logic R3
swing without creating overvoltage on the 3V logic inputs. VCC
For 3V to 5V logic-level translations, connect the 3V
INA+
supply voltage to VCC and the 5V supply voltage to the
pullup resistor. OUTA UNDERVOLTAGE

REF/INA-

VCC
REF
R2 1.24V
MAX9017
VCC
100mVP-P VEE
IN+ INB+

OUT OUTB OVERVOLTAGE

IN- INB-
MAX9015
MAX9016
MAX9019 R1
MAX9020
VEE VEE

Figure 5. Zero-Crossing Detector

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Selector Guide
PART COMPARATOR(S) INTERNAL REFERENCE (V) OUTPUT TYPE SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
MAX9015A 1 1.236 ±1% Push-pull 1
MAX9016A 1 1.236 ±1% Open drain 1
MAX9017A 2 1.236 ±1% Push-pull 1.2
MAX9017B 2 1.240 ±1.75% Push-pull 1.2
MAX9018A 2 1.236 ±1% Open drain 1.2
MAX9018B 2 1.240 ±1.75% Open drain 1.2
MAX9019 2 — Push-pull 0.85
MAX9020 2 — Open drain 0.85

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MAX9015AEKA/V+T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 +AETV
For the latest package outline information and land patterns
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MAX9016AEKA+T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIX that a “+”, “#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status
only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but
MAX9017AEKA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIQ
the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
MAX9017AEKA+T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIQ
PACKAGE PACKAGE OUTLINE LAND
MAX9017BEKA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIS
TYPE CODE NO. PATTERN NO.
MAX9017BEKA+T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIS
8 SOT23 K8-5 21-0078 90-0176
MAX9017AEKA/V+T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIQ
MAX9018AEKA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIR
MAX9018AEKA+T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIR
MAX9018BEKA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIT
MAX9018BEKA+T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIT
MAX9018BEKA/V+T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIT
MAX9019EKA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIU
MAX9019EKA+T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIU
MAX9020EKA-T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIV
MAX9020EKA+T -40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23 AEIV
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