MAX988 (3)

The MAX988 series is available from Analog Devices at Xecor. Designed for high-speed, micropower, and low-voltage applications, the MAX988 offers exceptional performance with a 120ns propagation delay and a quiescent supply current of just 48µA. Available in multiple package options, including SC-70-5 and SOT-353, it is ideal for portable battery-powered systems, mobile communications, and threshold detectors. Whether used in ground/supply sensing, level translators, or window comparators, this series ensures efficiency and reliability for demanding applications. Xecor is an authorized distributor for Analog Devices. Please view our extensive selection of the MAX988 series below.

Part Number Description Package Inventory Add To Bom
MAX988EUK+T MAX988EUK+T - High-Speed Analog Comparators with Micropower Consumption, SOT23 Package, Rail-to-Rail Input/Output SOT-23-5 6,318
MAX988ESA+ Achieve high sensitivity with this ROHS-compliant comparator from MAX988ESA+ SOIC-8 2,831
MAX988EXK+T Ultra-fast, ultra-low-power comparator soluti SC-70-5 6,886

Key Featrues

120ns Propagation Delay: This feature ensures fast response times, making the comparator ideal for high-speed applications such as digital-line receivers and threshold detectors, where quick signal processing is critical.
48µA Quiescent Supply Current: The low quiescent current significantly enhances power efficiency, making the comparator suitable for portable battery-powered systems and other energy-sensitive applications.
Rail-to-Rail Inputs and Outputs: This feature allows the comparator to operate with input and output signals that span the entire supply voltage range, providing greater flexibility and accuracy in various sensing and detection tasks.
Open-Drain Output: The open-drain output configuration enables the comparator to interface with higher voltage levels than its supply voltage, expanding its use in level translation and other applications requiring voltage flexibility.
Wide Supply Voltage Range (2.5V to 5.5V): This broad operating range allows the comparator to be used in both 3V and 5V systems, enhancing its versatility across different electronic designs and applications.

Applications

Portable Battery Monitoring System: The MAX988 is ideal for monitoring battery voltage levels in portable devices. Its low-voltage operation and rail-to-rail inputs ensure accurate detection of battery thresholds, making it suitable for power management in smartphones, tablets, and other battery-powered systems. The open-drain output allows for flexible interfacing with microcontrollers or other logic circuits.
Threshold Detector for Industrial Sensors: The MAX988 is perfect for threshold detection in industrial environments, such as monitoring temperature, pressure, or light sensors. Its fast 120ns propagation delay and rail-to-rail inputs ensure quick and accurate detection of signal thresholds, making it ideal for real-time monitoring and control systems.
Zero-Crossing Detector for AC Applications: The MAX988 is well-suited for zero-crossing detection in AC circuits, such as dimmers or motor controllers. Its rail-to-rail input capability and low quiescent current make it efficient for detecting the exact moment when the AC signal crosses zero, enabling precise timing in power control applications.
Level Translator for Mixed-Signal Systems: The MAX988 is ideal for level translation in mixed-signal systems, where signals need to be interfaced between different voltage domains. Its rail-to-rail inputs and outputs, combined with low-voltage operation, ensure seamless translation between 3V and 5V logic levels, making it suitable for communication interfaces and data acquisition systems.