LM361N/NOPBIn StockTexas Instruments
LM361N/NOPB is a high-speed differential voltage comparator by Texas Instruments, featuring fast response times and TTL/DTL compatible outputs. Key specs: wide supply voltage range (±5V to ±15V), fast response time (12ns typ), and strobe input for output control. From $1.44, in stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- LM361N/NOPB Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.4355(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- ?°C to 70.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- High-speed response time of 12ns typical for time-critical switching applications
- Wide supply voltage range from ±5V to ±15V for flexible system integration
- TTL and DTL compatible output for direct interface with digital logic circuits
- Strobe input allows output to be disabled for multiplexed or gated comparator configurations
- Differential input stage with excellent common-mode rejection for noise immunity
Applications
The LM361N/NOPB is widely used in high-speed signal detection, zero-crossing detection, and threshold comparison circuits where fast switching is critical. It is suitable for analog-to-digital conversion front ends, pulse-width modulation control, and waveform shaping in industrial and communications equipment. The device also finds application in window comparator designs, oscillator circuits, and level-shifting stages in mixed-signal systems.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 15 |
| Amplifier Type | COMPARATOR |
| Average Bias Current-Max (IIB) | 30 µA |
| Bias Current-Max (IIB) @25C | 30 µA |
| Input Offset Voltage-Max | 1000 µV |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Neg Supply Voltage Limit-Max | -16 V |
| Neg Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | -10 V |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Output Type | TOTEM POLE |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP14,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Packing Method | RAIL |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Response Time-Nom | 14ns |
| Subcategory | Comparator |
| Supply Current-Max | 20mA |
| Supply Voltage Limit-Max | 16V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 10V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | BIPOLAR |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| ## LM361N/NOPB Alternates Showing results | Image |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.90 |
| Country of Origin | Malaysia |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for LM361N/NOPB:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the response time of the LM361N/NOPB comparator?
The LM361N/NOPB features a typical response time of 12ns, making it one of the faster general-purpose comparators suitable for high-speed threshold detection, fast pulse generation, and time-sensitive switching applications in digital and analog systems.
What supply voltage does the LM361N/NOPB require?
The LM361N/NOPB operates over a wide supply voltage range of ±5V to ±15V (dual supply), giving designers flexibility to integrate it into various system power rails common in industrial, telecommunications, and consumer electronics designs.
Is the LM361N/NOPB output compatible with TTL logic?
Yes, the LM361N/NOPB output is fully compatible with TTL and DTL logic families, allowing direct interfacing with standard digital circuits without additional level-shifting components, simplifying board design and reducing component count.
What is the strobe input on the LM361N/NOPB used for?
The strobe input on the LM361N/NOPB allows the output to be disabled or enabled under external control, enabling multiplexed comparator configurations, gated detection circuits, and power-saving strategies by selectively activating the comparator output only when needed.
What package does the LM361N/NOPB come in and what are typical applications?
The LM361N/NOPB is available in a through-hole DIP-14 package, suitable for prototyping and industrial equipment. Typical applications include zero-crossing detectors, analog-to-digital converter front ends, window comparators, oscillator circuits, and waveform shaping in mixed-signal systems.
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| Qty. | Unit Price | Ext. Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1+ | $3.4800 | $3.48 |
| 173+ | $1.6095 | $278.44 |
| 374+ | $1.4355 | $536.88 |
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