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b. If IN- is lower than IN+ and the offset voltage, the output is high.
2. When IN- is outside the specified input voltage range and IN+ is within the specified voltage range, the output
is low.
3. When IN+ is higher than the specified input voltage range and IN- is within the specified input voltage range,
the output is high
4. When IN- and IN+ are both outside the specified input voltage range, the output is indeterminate (random).
Do not operate in this region.
Even with the fault tolerant feature, TI strongly recommends keeping the inputs within the specified input voltage
range during normal system operation to maintain datasheet specifications. Operating outside the specified input
range can cause changes in specifications such as propagation delay and input bias current, which can lead to
unpredictable behavior.
7.4.3.3 Input Protection
The input bias current is typically 5 pA for input voltages between V+ and V-. The comparator inputs are
protected from reverse voltage by the internal ESD diodes connected to V-. As the input voltage goes under V-,
or above the input Absolute Maximum ratings the protection diodes become forward biased and begin to
conduct causing the input bias current to increase exponentially. Input bias current typically doubles for each
10°C temperature increase.
If the inputs are to be connected to a low impedance source, such as a power supply or buffered reference line,
TI recommends adding a current-limiting resistor in series with the input to limit any transient currents should the
clamps conduct. The current should be limited 10 mA or less. This series resistance can be part of any resistive
input dividers or networks.
7.4.4 ESD Protection
The TLV90xx family incorporates internal ESD protection circuits on all pins. The inputs, and the open-drain
output, use a proprietary "snapback" type ESD clamp from each pin to V-, which allows the pins to exceed the
supply voltage (V+). While shown as Zener diodes, snapback "short" and go low impedance (like an SCR) when
the threshold is exceeded, as opposed to clamping to a defined voltage like a Zener.
The TLV902x open-drain output protection also consists of a ESD clamp between the output and V- to allow the
output to be pulled above V+ to a maximum of 5.5V.
The TLV903x push-pull output protection consists of a ESD clamp between the output and V-, but also includes
a ESD diode clamp to V+, as the output should not exceed the supply rails.
If the inputs are to be connected to a low impedance source, such as a power supply or buffered reference line,
TI recommends adding a current-limiting resistor in series with the input to limit any transient currents should the
clamps conduct. The current should be limited 10 mA or less. This series resistance can be part of any resistive
input dividers or networks. TI does not specify the performance of the ESD clamps and external clamping should
be added if the inputs or output could exceed the maximum ratings as part of normal operation.
7.4.5 Unused Inputs
If a channel is not to be used, DO NOT tie the inputs together. Due to the high equivalent bandwidth and low
offset voltage, tying the inputs directly together can cause high frequency oscillations as the device triggers on
it's own internal wideband noise. Instead, the inputs should be tied to any available voltage that resides within
the specified input voltage range and provides a minimum of 50mV differential voltage. For example, one input
can be grounded and the other input connected to a reference voltage, or even V+ as long as the input is directly
connected to the V+ pin to avoid transients).
7.4.6 Hysteresis
The TLV90xx family does not have internal hysteresis. Due to the wide effective bandwidth and low input offset
voltage, it is possible for the output to "chatter" (oscillate) when the absolute differential voltage near zero as the
comparator triggers on it's own internal wideband noise. This is normal comparator behavior and is expected. TI
recommends that the user add external hysteresis if slow moving signals are expected. See Section 8.1.2 in the
following section.
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