TLV3011AIDCKR - 5µA Open-Drain Comparator w/ 1.24V Ref | SC70-6 | TI
MPN: TLV3011AIDCKR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.75 | $1.75 |
| 10 | $1.52 | $15.20 |
| 100 | $1.21 | $121.00 |
| 500 | $0.96 | $480.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.78 | $780.00 |
| 3,000 | $0.62 | $1,860.00 |
TLV3011AIDCKR Overview
A comparator is an analog building block that compares two input voltages and produces a digital logic output indicating which one is larger. The TLV3011 family belongs to the open-drain comparator hierarchy, where the output transistor only sinks current and requires an external pull-up resistor to the desired logic rail. This contrasts with push-pull comparators like the TLV3012, which actively drive both high and low. Open-drain comparators are preferred when level-shifting is needed between logic domains, when wired-OR logic combining multiple comparator outputs is desired, or when the output must swing above VCC.
Key features include 5 µA maximum quiescent current, 1.242 V reference with 100 ppm/°C drift, internal hysteresis for clean switching, and propagation delay in the microsecond range suitable for low-speed monitoring. The SC-70-6 package measures approximately 2.0 x 1.25 mm, allowing placement in space-constrained wearables, IoT sensor nodes, and portable battery-management boards. The wide input common-mode range (rail-to-rail minus 200 mV margin) supports monitoring of signals at or near the supply rails, which simplifies battery-voltage detection in single-cell Li-ion systems down to 3.0 V cut-off.
Typical applications include battery voltage monitoring, window comparators for over-voltage/under-voltage detection, threshold detectors in portable medical devices, industrial sensor alarms, and simple relaxation oscillators. The internal reference enables a single-chip solution for generating a fixed threshold without adding external shunt regulators.
When designing with this part, choose the external pull-up resistor on OUT to match the desired logic-rail rise time and current; 100 kΩ to 1 MΩ values are typical. Ensure the reference output capacitor (if used at REF pin) is sized to filter reference noise without slowing response. The open-drain output allows combining multiple TLV3011 outputs for wired-OR fault signalling in redundant-supply monitor circuits.
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TLV3011AIDCKR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Comparator Type | Micropower with integrated voltage reference |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Output Type | Open-Drain |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Quiescent Current (max) | 5 µA |
| Input Common-Mode Range | 200 mV beyond supply rails |
| Internal Voltage Reference | 1.242 V series reference |
| Reference Drift | 100 ppm/°C (max) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +125 °C |
| Package | SC-70-6 (DCK) |
| Package Size | approximately 2.0 x 1.25 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Hysteresis | Internal hysteresis |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| AEC-Q100 Automotive Qualification | No (Q1 variant available separately) |
TLV3011AIDCKR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | IN+ — Non-inverting input |
| Pin 2 | V- — Negative supply (ground) |
| Pin 3 | IN- — Inverting input |
| Pin 4 | REF — 1.242 V reference output |
| Pin 5 | OUT — Open-drain comparator output |
| Pin 6 | V+ — Positive supply (1.8 V to 5.5 V) |
Typical Applications
TLV3011AIDCKR is suitable for 6 applications: Single-Cell Li-Ion Battery Voltage Monitor, Window Comparator for Over/Under-Voltage Detection, Portable Medical Threshold Detector, IoT Sensor Node Alarm Output, Industrial Sensor Threshold Switch, Relaxation Oscillator for Low-Frequency Clock.
Single-Cell Li-Ion Battery Voltage Monitor
The TLV3011AIDCKR's 1.242 V integrated reference, 5 µA quiescent current, and input common-mode that extends 200 mV beyond the rails make it ideal for monitoring a single-cell Li-ion battery down to a 3.0 V cut-off threshold. Placed between the cell and the MCU ADC rail with a resistor divider on IN+, the comparator trips when the divided cell voltage drops below 1.242 V, generating a low-battery interrupt. Unlike an ADC-based monitor that must wake the MCU periodically, the TLV3011 can hold the cell voltage in hardware while the MCU sleeps, extending standby life by orders of magnitude.
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Window Comparator for Over/Under-Voltage Detection
The TLV3011AIDCKR's integrated reference and open-drain output enable a single-chip window comparator that asserts a fault signal when a monitored rail falls outside a defined band. Using two TLV3011 comparators with the 1.242 V reference summed into different dividers, both outputs wire-OR together to a single fault line that pulls low on either over-voltage or under-voltage condition. The 5 µA quiescent current per channel keeps total monitor overhead below 15 µA, suitable for always-on industrial 24 V and 12 V rail supervision.
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Portable Medical Threshold Detector
The TLV3011AIDCKR's micropower 5 µA quiescent draw and SC-70-6 2.0 x 1.25 mm footprint suit it to portable medical threshold detectors such as pulse oximeters, glucose monitors, and wearable ECG leads where PCB area is measured in square millimeters. The integrated 1.242 V reference eliminates the need for an external shunt regulator on the analog front-end, reducing BOM count by one component. Its -40 °C to +125 °C operating range also covers body-temperature and skin-surface sensing across clinical environments.
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IoT Sensor Node Alarm Output
For IoT sensor nodes running on coin-cell or energy-harvested power, the TLV3011AIDCKR serves as the alarm-output stage that wakes the radio only when a threshold is crossed. With 5 µA quiescent current, the comparator can run continuously while the MCU and radio stay in deep sleep for years. The open-drain OUT pin can pull up to a logic rail different from VCC, simplifying interface to a 1.8 V MCU from a 3.6 V battery. The wide input common-mode range also accepts signals near the battery rail directly without an attenuator.
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Industrial Sensor Threshold Switch
In industrial 4 mA to 20 mA loops and 0 V to 10 V process signal paths, the TLV3011AIDCKR converts an analog threshold into a logic-level switch output for PLCs, motor drives, or safety relays. The 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply aligns with 24 V loop-powered instrumentation rails after a local regulator, and the -40 °C to +125 °C range handles outdoor cabinet and factory-floor temperatures. Its open-drain output interfaces directly to PLC discrete inputs with a single pull-up resistor, eliminating optocouplers in non-isolated designs.
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Relaxation Oscillator for Low-Frequency Clock
The TLV3011AIDCKR with its internal reference can form a simple relaxation oscillator by charging a capacitor through a resistor toward VCC and using the comparator to discharge it when the reference threshold is reached. This topology generates low-frequency clocks from 1 Hz to 100 kHz without a crystal, useful as a watchdog timer, blinking-LED driver, or sub-Hz sleep wake-up source. The 5 µA quiescent current keeps oscillator power well under 50 µA even at 10 kHz, ideal for ultra-low-power timing in remote sensor nodes.
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Engineering reference data for TLV3011AIDCKR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | TLV3011AIDCKT | TLV3011AIDCKRG4 | TLV3011BQDCKRQ1 | TLV3012AIDCKR | TLV3011AIDCKTG4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package | SC-70-6 (DCK) | SC-70-6 (DCK) - same | SC-70-6 (DCK) - same | SC-70-6 (DCK) - same | SC-70-6 (DCK) - same | SC-70-6 (DCK) - same |
| Output Type | Open-Drain | Open-Drain | Open-Drain | Open-Drain | Push-Pull | Open-Drain |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Quiescent Current (max) | 5 µA | 5 µA | 5 µA | 5 µA | 5 µA | 5 µA |
| Internal Reference Voltage | 1.242 V | 1.242 V | 1.242 V | 1.242 V | 1.242 V | 1.242 V |
| AEC-Q100 Automotive | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +125 °C | -40 °C to +125 °C | -40 °C to +125 °C | -40 °C to +125 °C | -40 °C to +125 °C | -40 °C to +125 °C |
Key Differentiators
- On-chip 1.242 V reference eliminates external shunt (vs TLV2402 (dual op-amp without reference))
- Lower quiescent current than most reference-equipped comparators (vs MAX16050 (Maxim Integrated voltage monitor))
- Open-drain output supports level shifting and wired-OR logic (vs TLV3012AIDCKR (push-pull variant))
Design Notes
The TLV3011AIDCKR draws a maximum 5 µA quiescent current from V+, but the open-drain OUT pin sinks current through the external pull-up resistor and may draw additional current during transitions. Estimated: with a 100 kΩ pull-up to 3.3 V and 10 kHz switching, the load resistor adds 33 µA average; for always-on designs operating from a coin cell, size the pull-up at 1 MΩ or larger to keep total current under 10 µA.
Do not leave the REF pin floating if unused - according to the TI datasheet, the uncommitted reference can oscillate or inject noise into the supply if not bypassed. Add a 10 nF ceramic capacitor from REF to ground even when the reference is unused, or tie REF directly to ground if the application does not need it. Floating REF is a common cause of phantom current draw in micropower designs.
Route the input traces (IN+, IN-) away from noisy digital lines and the OUT pull-up node, since the comparator inputs are high-impedance and can pick up switching noise from adjacent traces. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of the V+ pin and a 10 nF capacitor on REF for stable threshold accuracy. For sub-millivolt threshold precision, use a guard ring around the input pins tied to V-.
The open-drain OUT pin requires an external pull-up resistor to the desired logic rail; the choice of pull-up value trades rise time against quiescent current. Estimated: a 10 kΩ pull-up gives ~1 µs rise time but draws 500 µA when OUT is low; a 100 kΩ pull-up draws 50 µA with ~10 µs rise time; a 1 MΩ pull-up draws 5 µA with ~100 µs rise time - select based on the downstream logic's input capacitance and required response speed.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free compliant per TI product page. The base TLV3011AIDCKR is not AEC-Q100 qualified - the TLV3011BQDCKRQ1 variant is the automotive-grade option in the same DCK package.
