LM2903

Low-power dual voltage comparator

Datasheet - production data

Related products
• See the LM2903W for similar devices with
higher ESD performances
• See the LM2903H for similar devices with
D S
operating temperature up to 150 °C
SO8 MiniSO8
(plastic (plastic
micropackage) micropackage) Description
This device consists of two independent low-
power voltage comparators designed specifically
to operate from a single supply over a wide range
of voltages. Operation from split power supplies is
also possible.
P DFN8 2x2 mm
TSSOP8 (plastic micropackage) In addition, the device has a unique characteristic
(thin shrink small in that the input common-mode voltage range
outline package) includes the negative rail even though operated
from a single power supply voltage.

Features
• Wide single supply voltage range or dual
supplies +2 V to +36 V or ±1 V to ±18 V
• Very low supply current (0.4 mA) independent
of supply voltage (1 mW/comparator at +5 V)
• Low input bias current: 25 nA typ.
• Low input offset current: ±5 nA typ.
• Input common-mode voltage range includes
negative rail
• Low output saturation voltage:
250 mV typ. (IO = 4 mA)
• Differential input voltage range equal to the
supply voltage
• TTL, DTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS compatible
outputs
• Automotive qualification

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Contents LM2903

Contents

1 Schematic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Package pin connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3 Absolute maximum ratings and operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4 Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5 Typical application schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6 Package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.1 SO8 package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.2 TSSOP8 package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.3 MiniSO8 package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.4 DFN8 2x2 package information (LM2903Q2T) (China) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.5 DFN8 2x2 package information (LM2903Q3T) (UTAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.6 DFN8 2x2 package information (LM2903YQ3T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

7 Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

8 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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1 Schematic diagram

Figure 1. Schematic diagram (1/2 LM2903)

3.5 µA 100 µA 3.5 µA 100 µA

Non-inverting
input

Inverting
input

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2 Package pin connections

Figure 2. Pin connections for each package (top view)(a)

Out1 VCC+ OUT1 1 8 VCC+ Out1 VCC+

In1- Out2 IN1- 2 - 7 OUT2 In1- Out2
In1+ In2- IN1+ 3 + - 6 IN2- In1+ In2-
VCC- In2+ VCC- 4 + 5 IN2+
VCC- In2+

SO8 TSSOP8 MiniSO8

Out1 1 8 VCC+
In1- 2 7 Out2
NC
In1+ 3 6 In2-
VCC- 4 5 In2+

(a)
DFN8 (2 x 2) and DFN8 (2 x 2) wettable flanks

a. Exposed pad can be left floating or connected to ground.

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3 Absolute maximum ratings and operating conditions

Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

VCC Supply voltage ±18 or 36

Vid Differential input voltage ±36 V
Vin Input voltage -0.3 to +36
Output short-circuit to ground (1) Infinite
(2)
Thermal resistance junction to ambient
SO8 125
Rthja TSSOP8 120
MiniSO8 190
DFN8 2x2 mm (China) 57
DFN8 2x2 mm (Utac) 57
°C/W
Thermal resistance junction to case(2)
SO8 40
TSSOP8 37
Rthjc
MiniSO8 39
DFN8 2x2 mm (China) 26
DFN8 2x2 mm (Utac) 26
Tj Maximum junction temperature +150
°C
Tstg Storage temperature range -65 to +150
Human body model (HBM)(3) 800
V
Machine model (MM)(4) 200
ESD CDM: charged device model (all packages
1.5
except MiniSO8)(5) kV
CDM: charged device model (MiniSO8) 1.3
+
1. Short-circuits from the output to VCC can cause excessive heating and possible destruction. The
maximum output current is approximately 20 mA, independent of the magnitude of VCC+.
2. Short-circuits can cause excessive heating and destructive dissipation. Values are typical.
3. Human body model: a 100 pF capacitor is charged to the specified voltage, then discharged through a
1.5 kΩ resistor between two pins of the device. This is done for all couples of connected pin combinations
while the other pins are left floating.
4. Machine model: a 200 pF capacitor is charged to the specified voltage, then discharged directly between
two pins of the device with no external series resistor (internal resistor < 5 Ω). This is done for all couples of
connected pin combinations while the other pins are left floating.
5. Charged device model: all pins and the package are charged together to the specified voltage and then
discharged directly to the ground through only one pin. This is done for all pins.

Table 2. Operating conditions

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

Common mode input voltage range 0 to VCC+ -1.5

Vicm V
Tmin ≤ Tamb ≤ Tmax 0 to VCC+ -2
Toper Operating free-air temperature range -40 to +125 °C

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4 Electrical characteristics

Table 3. VCC+ = 5 V, VCC- = GND, Tamb = 25°C (unless otherwise specified)

Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Input offset voltage(1) 1 7

Vio mV
Tmin ≤ Tamb ≤ Tmax 15
Input offset current 5 50
Iio
Tmin ≤ Tamb ≤ Tmax 150
nA
Input bias current(2) 25 250
Iib
Tmin ≤ Tamb ≤ Tmax 400
Large signal voltage gain
Avd 25 200 V/mV
VCC = 15 V, RL= 15 kΩ, Vo= 1 to 11 V
Supply current (all comparators)
ICC VCC = 5 V, no load 0.4 1 mA
VCC = 30 V, no load 1 2.5
Vid Differential input voltage(3) VCC+ V
Low level output voltage (Vid = -1 V, Isink = 4 mA) 250 400
VOL mV
Tmin ≤ Tamb ≤ Tmax 700
High level output current (VCC =Vo = 30 V, Vid = 1 V) 0.1 nA
IOH
Tmin ≤ Tamb ≤ Tmax 1 µA
Isink Output sink current (Vid = -1 V, Vo = 1.5 V) 6 16 mA
tres Small signal response time(4) (RL = 5.1 kΩ to VCC+) 1.3 µs
Large signal response time(5)
TTL input (Vref = +1.4 V, RL= 5.1 kΩ to VCC+)
trel
Output signal at 50% of final value 500 ns
Output signal at 95% of final value 1 µs
1. At output switch point, VO ≈ 1.4 V, RS = 0 Ω with VCC+ from 5 V to 30 V, and over the full input common-mode range
(0 V to VCC+ –1.5 V).
2. The direction of the input current is out of the IC due to the PNP input stage. This current is essentially constant,
independent of the state of the output, so no loading charge exists on the reference of input lines.
3. Positive excursions of input voltage may exceed the power supply level. As long as the other voltage remains within the
common-mode range, the comparator provides a proper output state. The low input voltage state must not be less than
–0.3 V (or 0.3 V below the negative power supply, if used).
4. The response time specified is for a 100 mV input step with 5 mV overdrive.
5. Maximum values are guaranteed by design and evaluation.

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Figure 3. Supply current vs. supply voltage Figure 4. Input current vs. supply voltage

Figure 5. Output saturation voltage vs. output Figure 6. Response time for various input
current overdrives - negative transition

Figure 7. Response time for various input overdrives - positive transition

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5 Typical application schematics

Figure 8. Basic comparator Figure 9. Driving CMOS

5V
VCC = 5 V

15 kΩ 100 kΩ
+V(ref) +V(ref)
1/2 1/ 2 &
LM2903 VO LM2903
-V(ref) -V(ref)

Figure 10. Driving TTL Figure 11. Low frequency op-amp

5V
5V

15 kΩ

10 kΩ 1/2
+V(ref) LM2903
~ el
1/ 2 &
LM2903 eo
-V(ref)
100 kΩ 0.5 µF
&
1 kΩ
AV = 100

Figure 12. Low frequency op-amp with boost Figure 13. Transducer amplifier
5V 5V

(eo = 0 V for el = 0 V)

Magnetic pick-up 10 kΩ 3 kΩ
15 kΩ

1/ 2
LM2903 2N 2222 1/ 2
~ el LM2903 eo
0.5 µF

20 MΩ

100 kΩ
eo
1 kΩ 10 kΩ
AV = 100

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Figure 14. Low frequency op-amp with offset Figure 15. Zero crossing detector
adjust (single power supply)

5V 5V
Offset adjust 100 kΩ
5V

R2 1 MΩ 1 MΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 5.1 kΩ

RS R1 5.1 kΩ 5.1 kΩ
15 kΩ
el
1/ 2
el ~ LM2903 2N 2222 1/ 2
LM2903
0.5 µ F 1N4148
R1
100 kΩ
1 kΩ
20 MΩ
eo
10 kΩ

Figure 16. Limit comparator Figure 17. Split-supply applications - zero

crossing detector
VCC (12 V)
15 V

2RS 10 kΩ
V(ref)
high 1/ 2 5.1 kΩ
LM2903
Lamp
RS 1/2
LM2903
eo
eI ~
eI ~

1/2 15 V
LM2903 2N 2222
2RS
V(ref)
low

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Figure 18. Crystal controlled oscillator Figure 19. Comparator with a negative
reference

VCC = 15 V

15 V
200 kΩ 2 kΩ
100 kΩ

VCC 5.1 kΩ
1/2
0
0.1 µF LM2903 eo
1/2
LM2903
eo
eI ~
f = 100 kHz 5V
200 kΩ
15 V

Figure 20. Time delay generator

VC C = +15 V

10 kΩ 15 kΩ 200 kΩ 3 kΩ

10 MΩ

10 kΩ

1/2 VCC
LM2903
V03
V3 to t3

3 kΩ
10 MΩ
10 kΩ 51 kΩ

VC1 10 kΩ
1/2
VCC LM2903
1/2
0
to tA LM2903 VO2 VCC
V2
V(ref.) to t2
Input gating signal 0.001 µF
3 kΩ
VCC
10 MΩ
51 kΩ
10 kΩ
1/2
V3 LM2903 V VCC
VC1 V2 O1
V1 t0 t1
V1
0 t
t 0 t1 t2 t3 t4 51 kΩ

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Figure 21. Two-decade, high-frequency VCO

VCC 100 kΩ VCC

100 kΩ
500 pF 3 kΩ 3 kΩ
1/ 2 5.1 kΩ
Frequency control
10 kΩ LM2903
voltage input 1/ 2
Vcontrol 0.01 µF LM2903 Output 1
0.1 µF

VCC /2
20 kΩ
Output 2
50 kΩ 20 kΩ

VCC /2
1/ 2
LM2903
VCC = + 30 V
+250 mV Vcontrol +50 V
700 Hz fo 100 kHz

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6 Package information

In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of

ECOPACK packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK
specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: [Link].
ECOPACK is an ST trademark.

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6.1 SO8 package information

Figure 22. SO8 package mechanical drawing

Table 4. SO8 package mechanical data

Dimensions

Ref. mm Inches

Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.

A 1.75 0.069
A1 0.10 0.25 0.004 0.010
A2 1.25 0.049
b 0.28 0.48 0.011 0.019
c 0.17 0.23 0.007 0.010
D 4.80 4.90 5.00 0.189 0.193 0.197
E 5.80 6.00 6.20 0.228 0.236 0.244
E1 3.80 3.90 4.00 0.150 0.154 0.157
e 1.27 0.050
h 0.25 0.50 0.010 0.020
L 0.40 1.27 0.016 0.050
L1 1.04 0.040
k 1° 8° 1° 8°
ccc 0.10 0.004

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6.2 TSSOP8 package information

Figure 23. TSSOP8 package mechanical drawing

Table 5. TSSOP8 package mechanical data

Dimensions

Ref. mm Inches

Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.

A 1.20 0.047
A1 0.05 0.15 0.002 0.006
A2 0.80 1.00 1.05 0.031 0.039 0.041
b 0.19 0.30 0.007 0.012
c 0.09 0.20 0.004 0.008
D 2.90 3.00 3.10 0.114 0.118 0.122
E 6.20 6.40 6.60 0.244 0.252 0.260
E1 4.30 4.40 4.50 0.169 0.173 0.177
e 0.65 0.0256
k 0° 8° 0° 8°
L 0.45 0.60 0.75 0.018 0.024 0.030
L1 1 0.039
aaa 0.10 0.004

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6.3 MiniSO8 package information

Figure 24. MiniSO8 package mechanical drawing

Table 6. MiniSO8 package mechanical data

Dimensions

Ref. mm Inches

Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.

A 1.1 0.043
A1 0 0.15 0 0.006
A2 0.75 0.85 0.95 0.030 0.033 0.037
b 0.22 0.40 0.009 0.016
c 0.08 0.23 0.003 0.009
D 2.80 3.00 3.20 0.11 0.118 0.126
E 4.65 4.90 5.15 0.183 0.193 0.203
E1 2.80 3.00 3.10 0.11 0.118 0.122
e 0.65 0.026
L 0.40 0.60 0.80 0.016 0.024 0.031
L1 0.95 0.037
L2 0.25 0.010
k 0° 8° 0° 8°
ccc 0.10 0.004

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6.4 DFN8 2x2 package information (LM2903Q2T) (China)

Figure 25. DFN8 2x2x0.6 mm package mechanical drawing (pitch 0.5 mm)

AMS00019_V1

Table 7. DFN8 2x2x0.6 mm package mechanical data (pitch 0.5 mm)

Dimensions

Ref. mm Inches

Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.

A 0.51 0.55 0.60 0.020 0.022 0.024

A1 0.05 0.002
A3 0.15 0.006
b 0.18 0.25 0.30 0.007 0.010 0.012
D 1.85 2.00 2.15 0.073 0.079 0.085
D2 1.45 1.60 1.70 0.057 0.063 0.067
E 1.85 2.00 2.15 0.073 0.079 0.085
E2 0.75 0.90 1.00 0.030 0.035 0.039
e 0.50 0.020
L 0.50 0.020
ddd 0.08 0.003

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Figure 26. DFN8 2x2x0.6 mm recommended footprint

1.60 mm

2.80 mm
0.45 mm

0.75 mm

0.30 mm

0.50 mm

AMS00018_V1

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6.5 DFN8 2x2 package information (LM2903Q3T) (UTAC)

Figure 27. DFN8 2x2 mm package mechanical drawing

Table 8. DFN8 2x2 mm package mechanical data

Dimensions

Ref. mm

Min. Typ. Max.

A 0.70 0.75 0.80

A1 0.00 - 0.05
b 0.20 0.25 0.30
C 0.20 REF.
D 1.95 2.00 2.05
D1 1.50 1.60 1.70
E 1.95 2.00 2.05
E1 0.80 0.90 1.00
e 0.50 BSC.
L 0.25 0.30 0.35
N 8

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6.6 DFN8 2x2 package information (LM2903YQ3T)

Figure 28. DFN8 2x2 mm wettable flanks package outline

Table 9. DFN8 2x2 mm wettable flanks package mechanical data

Dimensions

Ref. mm Inches

Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.

A 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.027 0.029 0.031

A1 0.10 0.003
b 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.007 0.009 0.011
D 1.95 2.00 2.05 0.076 0.078 0.080
D1 0.80 0.90 1.00 0.031 0.035 0.039
E 1.95 2.00 2.05 0.076 0.078 0.080
E1 1.50 1.60 1.70 0.059 0.062 0.066
e 0.50 0.019
F 0.05 0.001
G 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.009 0.011 0.013
aaa 0.10 0.003

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7 Ordering information

Table 10. Order code

Temperature
Order code Package Packing Marking
range

Tube or tape and

LM2903D/DT SO8 2903
reel
SO8
LM2903YDT (1) 2903Y
(automotive grade)
LM2903PT TSSOP8 2903
TSSOP8
LM2903YPT (1) 2903Y
(automotive grade)
LM2903ST MiniSO8 K431
-40 °C to +125 °C
MiniSO8 Tape and reel
LM2903YST (1) K419
(automotive grade)
DFN8 2x2 mm
LM2903Q2T K1Z
Carsem China
DFN8 2x2 mm
LM2903Q3T K5Z
Utac Thailand
DFN8 2x2 mm
LM2903YQ3T (1) K5M
wettable flanks
1. Qualified and characterized according to AEC Q100 and Q003 or equivalent, advanced screening
according to AEC Q001 & Q 002 or equivalent.

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8 Revision history

Table 11. Document revision history

Date Revision Changes

15-Jun-2003 1 Initial release.

2-May-2005 2 PPAP references inserted in the datasheet see table order code p1.
Electrical characteristics table corrected (see Table 3 on page 5).
8-Aug-2005 3 Pin connections diagram moved to cover page.
Lead-free package information added.
27-Oct-2005 4 PPAP part number added in Table 9: Order codes.
11-May-2007 5 ESD tolerance added in Table 1: Absolute maximum ratings on page 4.
Added Rthja and Rthjc, and ESD CDM parameters in Table 1: Absolute
maximum ratings.
17-Jan-2008 6 Removed Vicm from electrical characteristics in Table 3.
Reformatted package information in Section 6.
Added footnotes for automotive grade parts in Table 9: Order codes..
Corrected SO-8 package mechanical data. Dimension E in drawing was
21-Feb-2008 7 marked H in table.
Corrected revision history (revision 6 is of January 2008, not January 2007).
03-Dec-2009 8 Added pin description on cover page.
16-Feb-2012 9 Removed LM2903YD order code from Table 9.
Added the DFN8 package
05-Dec-2012 10
Small modifications to Figure 2 and Table 1.
Added MiniSO8 package
Added Related products
21-Nov-2013 11 Table 1: updated Rthjc and CDM information for MIniSO8
Table 9: added order code LM2903YST for MiniSO8 (automotive grade).
Updated disclaimer
Added new RPN LM2903YQ3T Table 9: Order codes, and new Section 6.5:
15-Nov-2017 12 DFN8 2x2 package mechanical data (LM2903YQ3T).
Removed DIP8 package.
08-Oct-2018 13 Updated Section 7: Ordering information.
08-Sep-2021 14 Updated Table 1: Absolute maximum ratings.
Updated Rthja and Rthjc parameters in Table 1.
03-Jul-2025 15
Added new Section 6.5 and new LM2903Q3T order code in Table 10.

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