The MAX965–MAX970 single/dual/quad micropower comparators feature rail-to-rail inputs and outputs, and fully specified single-supply operation down to +1.6V. These devices draw less than 5μA per comparator and have open-drain outputs that can be pulled beyond VCC to 6V (max) above ground. In addition, their rail-to-rail input common-mode voltage range makes these comparators suitable for ultra-low-voltage operation. A +1.6V to +5.5V single-supply operating voltage range makes the MAX965ESA family of comparators ideal for 2-cell battery-powered applications. The MAX965/MAX967/MAX968/MAX969 offer programmable hysteresis and an internal 1.235V ±1.5% reference. All devices are available in either space-saving 8-pin μMAX or 16-pin QSOP packages. 
Feature
 
 
  
  - Ultra-Low Single-Supply Operation down to +1.6V 
 
  - Rail-to-Rail Common-Mode Input Voltage Range 
 
  - 3μA Quiescent Supply Current per Comparator 
 
  - Open-Drain Outputs Swing Beyond VCC 
 
  - 1.235V ±1.5% Precision Internal Reference (MAX965/967/968/969) 
 
  - 10μs Propagation Delay (50mV overdrive) 
 
  - Available in Space-Saving Packages: 
   
 
    - 8-Pin μMAX (MAX965–MAX968) 
 
    - 16-Pin QSOP (MAX969/MAX970) 
 
   
 
 
 
  
Applications
 
 
 
  - 2-Cell Battery-Powered/Portable Systems
 
  - Ground/Supply Sensing
 
  - Mobile Communications
 
  - Threshold Detectors/Discriminators
 
  - Voltage-Level Translation
 
  - Window Comparators