TLV3601DCKR Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (SOT23 (5-Pin)) In Stock
The TLV3601DCKR is a single high-speed analog comparator from Texas Instruments with push-pull output, 5 µA maximum bias current, and 5 mV maximum input offset voltage. It delivers fast propagation delay suitable for threshold detection and zero-crossing detection in a tiny 5-pin SOT-23 package. Available from stock worldwide with competitive pricing.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- SOT23 (5-Pin)
- Pin Count
- 5
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TLV3601DCKR Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.4540(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of TLV3601DCKR?
- Push-pull output eliminates the need for an external pull-up resistor, reducing component count and simplifying PCB design versus open-drain comparators
- 5 µA maximum input bias current and 5 mV maximum offset voltage enable accurate threshold comparison without significant load on high-impedance signal sources
- Ultra-compact SOT-23 5-pin package occupies minimal board space, ideal for space-constrained portable and wearable device designs
What is TLV3601DCKR used for?
The TLV3601DCKR is used in battery management systems and overcurrent protection circuits where a fast analog comparator must trigger a digital response when a sensed voltage crosses a threshold. Its push-pull output interfaces directly to logic gates, microcontroller interrupt pins, and gate driver inputs without additional components, making it efficient for level-detection in switching power supplies and motor drives. The device also finds use in clock recovery, zero-crossing detection for AC waveforms, and precision window comparator circuits in test-and-measurement instrumentation.
What are the specifications of TLV3601DCKR?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 15 |
| Amplifier Type | COMPARATOR |
| Average Bias Current-Max (IIB) | 5 µA |
| Bias Current-Max (IIB) @25C | 5 µA |
| Input Offset Voltage-Max | 5000 µV |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G5 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Output Type | PUSH-PULL |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TSSOP5/6,.08 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH |
| Packing Method | TR |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Response Time-Nom | 2.5ns |
| Supply Current-Max | 7mA |
| Supply Voltage Limit-Max | 6V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 2.5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| Package | SOT23 (5-Pin) |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.90 |
Where can I find the TLV3601DCKR datasheet?
TLV3601DCKR Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Texas Instruments
What are equivalent replacements for TLV3601DCKR?
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for TLV3601DCKR:
Frequently Asked Questions
What input bias current and offset voltage does the TLV3601DCKR specify for threshold accuracy?
The TLV3601DCKR specifies a maximum input bias current of 5 µA and a maximum input offset voltage of 5000 µV (5 mV) at 25 °C. For high-impedance source applications, the 5 µA bias current flowing through a 10 kohm source resistance introduces only 50 mV of additional error, so source impedances below 1 kohm keep offset-induced error under 5 mV in most threshold-detection circuits.
How does the push-pull output of the TLV3601DCKR differ from an open-drain comparator output?
Unlike open-drain comparators that require an external pull-up resistor to set the logic high level, the TLV3601DCKR push-pull output actively drives both logic high and logic low, sourcing and sinking current without any passive components. This reduces parts count, speeds up rising-edge transitions, and allows direct connection to CMOS logic inputs and microcontroller interrupt pins in 3.3 V or 5 V systems.
Which supply voltage range does the TLV3601DCKR support, and can it operate on a single 3.3 V rail?
The TLV3601DCKR operates from a single supply in the range of approximately 2.7 V to 5.5 V, making it fully compatible with 3.3 V and 5 V logic systems without a dual-supply bias network. On a 3.3 V rail, the push-pull output swings to within a few hundred millivolts of supply and ground, providing clean digital transitions for downstream CMOS gates or microcontroller digital inputs.
For a motor overcurrent protection circuit, how quickly does the TLV3601DCKR respond to an input crossing?
The TLV3601DCKR is designed as a high-speed comparator with propagation delay in the range of a few nanoseconds to tens of nanoseconds depending on overdrive voltage, making it capable of detecting current spikes with rise times under 100 ns. This fast response time is critical in motor control and power supply protection applications where a 100 ns to 500 ns reaction window prevents MOSFET or IGBT damage from overcurrent conditions exceeding 10 A to 100 A.
What is the board footprint of the TLV3601DCKR SOT-23 package, and how does it compare to an SO-8 comparator?
The TLV3601DCKR uses a 5-pin SOT-23 package measuring approximately 2.9 mm x 1.6 mm with 0.95 mm pin pitch, which is roughly 4x to 6x smaller in area than a standard SO-8 package at 4.9 mm x 3.9 mm. This compact footprint is advantageous in portable medical devices, wearable sensors, and IoT modules where PCB area is limited to a few square centimeters per function.
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