DUAL DIFFERENTIAL COMPARATORS

The TL393 is a dual differential Comparator built using a new Texas Instruments-developed bipolar process. The TL393 is intended as an enhanced alternative to the industry-standard LM393 in circuits with supply-voltage limits of 7 V. The new bipolar process allows the TL393 to perform with lower supply-current requirements than the LM393 (0.7 mA typical) while still providing a faster response time than the older device. Package availability for this device includes the TSSOP (thin-shrink small-outline package). With a maximum thickness of 1.1 mm and a package area that is 25% smaller than the standard surface-mount package, the TSSOP is ideal for high-density circuits, particularly in hand-held and portable equipment. By Texas Instruments