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MPN: LM393 ✓ فعال
2 V to 30 V Vdss 8-pin SOIC and other manufacturer order codes Package
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The Texas Instruments LM393 is a dual independent precision voltage comparator designed for single or split-supply operation, with a 2 V to 30 V supply range, common-mode input operation extending to ground, and open-collector outputs in an 8-pin surface-mount package. The two comparators operate independently and require no external output pull-up when their outputs are used as open-drain signals.

A voltage comparator is an analog semiconductor that compares two input voltages and produces a digital output indicating their relative relationship. The LM393 belongs to the comparator hierarchy within analog ICs and broader signal-conditioning and power-management systems. Unlike an operational amplifier, its output is intended to switch actively and can operate from a single supply while accepting an input common-mode range down to ground.

Key features include two independent comparator channels, differential input voltage capability up to ±38 V, and compatibility with TTL, MOS, and CMOS logic. The open-collector output allows a designer to set the output logic voltage through an external pull-up resistor. This architecture is useful when driving multiple wired-open outputs, connecting to a bus, or interfacing with a supply domain different from the comparator output pull-up.

The LM393 can operate from a single supply or split supply, while the common-mode input range reaches ground for many sensing conditions. Its differential input limit equals the maximum-rated supply voltage, but the absolute maximum rating should not be interpreted as a normal operating range. Input protection, supply sequencing, and output pull-up selection remain important design constraints.

Typical uses include window detection in power supplies, battery monitoring, sensor threshold conditioning, industrial control interfaces, automotive electronics, and consumer equipment. In each case, the LM393 provides a simple high-or-low decision without the output stage normally associated with a push-pull logic device.

For reliable designs, select the correct package ordering code, verify the temperature grade, place decoupling close to the supply pins, and use a pull-up resistor sized for the intended logic family and output-current limit. Check input transients against the absolute maximum ratings rather than relying on nominal common-mode limits.

This product page combines the LM393 device description with functional guidance, drop-in replacement considerations, application patterns, and engineering-oriented comparisons. It helps buyers distinguish the open-collector dual comparator from op-amp alternatives while supporting package, temperature, and lifecycle decisions before requesting a quote.

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Comparator Type: Dual differential comparator
Operating Temperature Range: -40 °C to +125 °C
Package: 8-pin SOIC (D)
موازنہ کریں LM393 →
Texas Instruments
Package: SOIC-8 (D)
STMicroelectronics
Comparator Type: Dual general-purpose voltage comparator
Operating Temperature Range: -40 °C to 125 °C
Package: 8-pin SOIC
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LM393B

✅ ڈراپ-اِن
📦 SOIC-8
0 pin-count differences and 0 output-type differences; B-version specifications are improved, but the exact electrical deltas are not stated on the manufacturer product page

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LM2936BMX-3.3/NOPB

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Texas Instruments
📦 SOIC-8
Texas Instruments · LM2936 · Linear Voltage Regulator (LDO) · Positive, Fixed · 1 · 3.3 V · +/-3% over line/load/temperature · 50 mA

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LM2903BIDR

✅ ڈراپ-اِن
Texas Instruments
📦 SOIC-8
Dual differential comparator · 2 channels · Open-collector · 36 V · 2 V · 0.37 mV · 3.5 nA · 200 µA per comparator

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LM2903BIDR

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Texas Instruments
📦 SOIC-8
Dual differential comparator · 2 channels · Open-collector · 36 V · 2 V · 0.37 mV · 3.5 nA · 200 µA per comparator

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TS393CD

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STMicroelectronics
📦 SOIC-8
Dual general-purpose voltage comparator · 2 channels · 9 µA typical per comparator · 2.7 V to 16 V · 10^12 ohms typical · 2.5 µs typical · 6.5 mV maximum · 0.0006 µA

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LM393 زیادہ سے زیادہ ریٹنگز اور برقی خصوصیات

Comparator Type Dual independent precision voltage comparator
Number of Channels 2 channels
Supply Voltage Range 2 V to 30 V
Supply Configuration Single or split supply
Common-Mode Input Range Includes ground
Differential Input Voltage Range ±38 V
آؤٹ پٹ کی قسم Open-collector
Logic Compatibility TTL, MOS, and CMOS compatible
آپریٹنگ درجہ حرارت رینج 0 C to 70 C for LM393 grade
Package Options 8-pin SOIC and other manufacturer order codes
ماؤنٹنگ ٹائپ Surface mount
Output Pull-Up External resistor required
B-Version Compatibility Drop-in replacement for LM293, LM393, and LM2903

LM393 8-pin soic and other manufacturer order codes پن کنفیگریشن گائیڈ

LM393 (8-pin soic and other manufacturer order codes پیکیج) کے لیے پن کنفیگریشن۔ اس اینالاگ کمپوننٹ میں اِن پٹ، آؤٹ پٹ اور پاور سپلائی پنز شامل ہیں۔ آفسیٹ نل، کمپنسیشن اور اِن ایبل پن کنفیگریشنز کے لیے مینوفیکچرر کے ڈیٹا شیٹ سے رجوع کریں۔ سگنل کنڈیشننگ اور ایمپلیفائر سرکٹس کے لیے مثالی۔

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عام استعمالات

LM393 کے لیے موزوں ہے 6 ایپلیکیشنs: Power-Supply Window Detection, Battery Voltage Threshold Monitoring, Industrial Sensor Interfacing, Automotive Fault Detection, Consumer Equipment Limit Switching, LED Constant-Current and Overvoltage Control.

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Power-Supply Window Detection

The LM393 fits power-supply window detection because it provides two independent comparator channels, operates from a 2 V to 30 V supply range, and can compare a feedback signal with upper and lower references. Each open-collector output can sink current and use a pull-up to establish the logic-high voltage. Configuring one channel for an overvoltage condition and the other for an undervoltage condition simplifies fault signaling, although the output states must be interpreted according to the selected input polarity. The designer should account for input offset near the threshold, add filtering where the monitored rail is noisy, and keep the feedback divider within the common-mode input range. The LM393 does not actively drive the high state, so the pull-up voltage, resistor value, and sink-current capability must be selected together.

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Battery Voltage Threshold Monitoring

The LM393 is useful for battery threshold monitoring because its common-mode input range includes ground and its two channels can independently compare a divided battery voltage with reference levels. A resistive divider can scale the battery signal into the input range, while the open-collector outputs can pull down an alarm or status line through an external pull-up. This arrangement works well for low-voltage systems where the comparator must operate from a single supply. Engineering checks include the maximum differential input under charging transients, reference accuracy, input offset, and the behavior of the pull-up during a disconnected battery. For cells that can exceed the selected ordering code's supply limit, add a dedicated clamp or protection network rather than relying on absolute-maximum ratings.

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Industrial Sensor Interfacing

The LM393 can convert a slowly changing sensor signal into a switching decision for industrial control equipment. Its two independent channels support duplicate limit checks or the comparison of a sensor signal with a reference. The common-mode range extending to ground permits operation from a single supply in many 3.3 V or 5 V sensing systems, while the differential input capability of ±38 V accommodates signal transitions when operating limits are respected. A pull-up resistor defines the digital output state, and optional positive feedback can add hysteresis so noise near the threshold does not cause repeated transitions. The input network should limit transient energy, and the selected package and temperature grade must match the enclosure conditions.

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Automotive Fault Detection

The LM393's open-collector outputs and dual-channel architecture are suitable for simple automotive fault-detection functions when the selected ordering code has the required automotive qualification. The comparator can evaluate a divided sensor or supply-rail signal against a reference and pull a wired fault line low when a limit is exceeded. The 2 V to 30 V supply range supports many 12 V and 24 V system rails, subject to transient suppression and the exact device ratings. Because the base LM393 grade is associated with a 0 C to 70 C range, an automotive design should normally select an appropriately qualified orderable code. Reverse-battery pulses, load-dump events, and ESD can exceed routine operating limits, so external protection is essential.

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Consumer Equipment Limit Switching

The LM393 can implement compact limit-switching functions in consumer equipment where two threshold decisions are needed without a large microcontroller footprint. Its open-collector outputs can drive an LED, relay-driver input, or logic status line using an external pull-up. A single-supply configuration simplifies low-cost designs because the common-mode input range includes ground, while split supplies provide additional headroom for bipolar sensing when required. The design should account for output saturation, pull-up rise time, and any tolerance in the reference divider. If the target product requires a narrower operating-temperature range, a broader environment grade, or a push-pull output, choose a more suitable ordering code rather than modifying the footprint after manufacture.

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LED Constant-Current and Overvoltage Control

The LM393 can be used as a discrete supervisory element in LED or other constant-current systems. One channel may compare the voltage across a current-sense resistor with a reference, while the other monitors a supply or load condition. The open-collector output can pull down an oscillator, disable a driver, or assert a fault signal through a pull-up. The comparator's ground-referenced common-mode capability is valuable in low-side sensing arrangements, and the differential input rating allows a degree of transient margin when normal operating limits are respected. Layout should keep the sense path short and away from switching nodes. The selected ordering code must also satisfy the ambient temperature, output-current, and supply requirements of the complete lamp or load-control circuit.

What is the LM393 comparator?
The LM393 is a dual independent precision voltage comparator with two open-collector outputs and support for single or split supplies. According to the ON Semiconductor LM393 datasheet, the series can operate with a common-mode input range that extends to ground under single-supply operation. Each channel compares its noninverting and inverting inputs and requires an external pull-up resistor because its output can sink current but cannot actively drive a supply voltage.
What is the supply voltage range of the LM393?
The LM393 operates over a 2 V to 30 V supply range. The lower limit is important because the device must retain enough voltage headroom to operate as a comparator, while the upper limit must be respected under normal operation. The LM393 can use one supply or two supplies, but absolute-maximum differential input and supply ratings should not be treated as normal operating conditions. Consult the manufacturer datasheet for the exact limit applying to each package and temperature grade.
Where can I download the LM393 datasheet PDF?
The official LM393 product information and datasheet are available from Texas Instruments at https://www.ti.com/product/LM393. The linked manufacturer datasheet is the preferred document for pin assignments, electrical limits, recommended operating conditions, and package drawings because ordering suffixes can select different package or temperature options. Use the device product page to identify the appropriate orderable part number before finalizing the schematic and footprint.
Where can I find the LM393 pinout?
The LM393 pinout is shown in the manufacturer datasheet and package drawing associated with the selected ordering suffix. The standard dual-comparator arrangement places output 1, the two channel-1 inputs, ground, the two channel-2 inputs, output 2, and the supply across the eight pins. Because the base MPN does not uniquely identify a package, use the pin-description table for the exact suffix rather than relying on a generic package image.
Why does the LM393 need an output pull-up resistor?
The LM393 uses an open-collector output, so the output transistor pulls the output low but does not actively drive it high. An external pull-up resistor connects the output to the desired logic supply, creating a valid high voltage when the comparator is off. Choose the resistor to balance rise time against sink-current demand, and verify that the pull-up voltage remains within the output and absolute-maximum ratings of the selected ordering code.
Can the LM393 operate with a single 5 V supply?
Yes, the LM393 can operate from a single 5 V supply within its 2 V to 30 V supply range, and its common-mode input range extends to ground for suitable input conditions. A single-supply circuit should keep the inputs within the device's specified common-mode limits. If the monitored signal can approach or exceed the 5 V supply, add input attenuation or level shifting rather than assuming the differential-input rating permits normal operation.
Is the LM393 the same as the LM358?
No. The LM393 is a dual open-collector comparator, while the LM358 is a dual operational amplifier with a different output and feedback structure. Similar package dimensions do not make them functionally interchangeable. The LM393 switches between states according to its input comparison, whereas the LM358 requires feedback in most amplifier configurations. Use the LM393 for threshold decisions and the LM358 for linear amplification, and verify any board change against the complete pinout and circuit behavior.
What can replace the LM393?
The LM293, LM2903, LM2903B, LM393B, and TS393 are identified as pin-compatible alternatives in LM393 replacement references. A replacement must be checked for the exact package, common-mode range, supply limits, output sink current, temperature range, and required pull-up arrangement. The LM2903 is commonly preferred when its wider industrial temperature range is required, while the B-version devices provide improved specifications. Confirm the selected orderable suffix against the manufacturer datasheet.
What is the best ON Semiconductor equivalent for the LM393?
The ON Semiconductor LM393 is a closely related dual comparator family with single or split-supply operation, a common-mode range extending to ground, and input offset voltage specified as low as 2.0 mV. It is not automatically an exact substitute for every LM393 ordering code because package, temperature grade, and electrical limits can differ. Match the exact footprint and compare the input, output, supply, and temperature limits before approving it for an existing board.
When should I choose LM2903 instead of LM393?
Choose LM2903 when the circuit operates outside the LM393 grade's 0 C to 70 C range and the replacement's wider temperature specification is required. Cross-reference information identifies LM2903 as pin-to-pin compatible with LM393, allowing reuse of an SOIC-8 footprint. Temperature qualification is only one part of the decision: also verify supply voltage, common-mode input range, output sink current, input offset voltage, and electrical characteristics at the highest expected ambient temperature.
Is LM393 suitable for industrial sensor threshold detection?
The LM393 is suitable for industrial threshold detection when its supply, common-mode, differential-input, and temperature ratings fit the operating environment. Its open-collector output can directly sink current and support an external pull-up, making it useful for sensor-alarm and limit-detection circuits. For sensors whose output exceeds the input limits, add attenuation, protection, or a suitable interface stage. Use the exact ordering grade for production and account for offset error near the switching threshold.
How much current can the LM393 open-collector output sink?
The LM393 output current limit depends on the selected manufacturer ordering code, supply voltage, output state, and device temperature. The open-collector output must remain within its absolute maximum output-current rating, and the external pull-up determines the high-state load current. Size the resistor for the required logic rise time without exceeding the channel's sink rating. Consult the exact manufacturer datasheet for the guaranteed output-current limits rather than inferring them from the supply range.
What are the key specifications of LM393 that engineers should know?
The key LM393 specifications are two independent comparator channels, a 2 V to 30 V supply range, common-mode operation extending to ground, differential input capability up to ±38 V, and open-collector outputs compatible with TTL, MOS, and CMOS logic. The device supports single or split supplies. Input offset, output sink current, propagation delay, temperature grade, and package dimensions vary by ordering suffix, so engineers should use the datasheet associated with the exact part number.
How is a typical LM393 circuit example configured?
A typical LM393 circuit applies one signal to a channel's inverting input and a reference voltage to its noninverting input. The open-collector output drives low when the relevant input relationship is met, while a pull-up resistor establishes the high state. In a window detector, the two independently configured channels can monitor upper and lower limits. Add input filtering or hysteresis as required to prevent repeated switching around the threshold.
Can I use an LM393 spice model for simulation?
An LM393 SPICE model can help evaluate switching thresholds, output saturation, and feedback behavior, but its accuracy depends on the selected model and the operating conditions it was characterized for. Compare the model against the manufacturer datasheet for supply voltage, input common-mode range, output loading, and propagation delay. Use a pull-up resistor in the simulation because the open-collector output requires one, and validate timing and offset results against the final circuit.
Where can I buy LM393 and what is the current lead time?
Use the Request a Quote form on this page to ask about LM393 availability, order quantity, package suffix, current lead time, and a written quotation. The manufacturer product page is the authoritative source for active device families and ordering options. Because LM393 is offered in multiple packages, temperature grades, and manufacturer organizations, specify the complete orderable MPN when requesting supply confirmation.

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انتخاب کی گائیڈ

Choose LM393 for a straightforward dual-comparator function using single or split supplies, especially when an open-collector output and external pull-up are acceptable. Choose LM393B when the same footprint is needed but improved B-version electrical performance is preferred. Choose LM2903 when the wider -45 C to 80 C temperature range is important, and choose LM2903B when that temperature capability is combined with improved specifications. TS393 is a cross-brand option when an equivalent dual open-collector comparator in the same footprint is needed, but its exact temperature grade, offset, timing, and output-current ratings require separate review. Before replacing LM393, verify the exact ordering suffix, pin mapping, supply range, common-mode limits, output sink capability, pull-up arrangement, and required temperature grade.

متبادلات کے ساتھ موازنہ

پیرامیٹر یہ پروڈکٹ LM393B LM293 LM2903 LM2903B TS393
Brand Texas Instruments Texas Instruments Texas Instruments Texas Instruments Texas Instruments ROHM Semiconductor
Package SOIC-8 SOIC-8 SOIC-8 SOIC-8 SOIC-8 SOIC-8
Comparator Channels 2 channels 2 channels 2 channels 2 channels 2 channels 2 channels
Output Type Open-collector Open-collector Open-collector Open-collector Open-collector Open-collector
External Output Pull-Up Required Required Required Required Required Required

اہم امتیازی خصوصیات

  • Two independent threshold channels in one 8-pin package (بمقابلہLM339PWR)
  • Broader specified operating-temperature range (بمقابلہLM393)
  • Improved B-version electrical specifications (بمقابلہLM393)

ڈیزائن نوٹس

Place the supply-decoupling capacitor close to the comparator's supply and ground pins, and keep the input traces short to reduce noise pickup and propagation-delay variation. Route the two channels separately when one input is a precision reference and the other is a switching signal. The open-collector output needs a pull-up resistor; place that resistor near the receiving logic or driver input when long traces would otherwise add capacitance and slow the rising edge.

Do not use the ±38 V differential-input rating as a normal operating range. Keep normal input voltages inside the recommended common-mode interval, especially with single-supply operation, where the useful input range may not extend above the positive supply rail. Use resistor dividers or clamping networks for signals that can overshoot. This prevents comparator saturation, input damage, and long recovery times when an input leaves its valid common-mode region.

Add hysteresis when the sensed signal crosses the threshold slowly or contains noise, because a small offset error can otherwise cause repeated output transitions. Positive feedback from the output to the non-inverting input creates a controlled switching gap. Also verify that the pull-up voltage is acceptable for the output pin, that its resistor does not exceed the channel's sink-current capability, and that the selected package suffix matches the PCB footprint.

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The base LM393 ordering code does not uniquely establish package, temperature grade, or organization-specific compliance status. Confirm these attributes against the exact orderable MPN and manufacturer declarations.

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