Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LM2901, LM339, LM393B
Even if both the inputs at inverting and non-inverting terminals are out of common mode range, LM2901QPWRQ1 comparator is
working fine in simulation.
sinking current."
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Hello Sunney,
The "5_1" models are very simple. They do not model exceeding the input range.
You should really use Vcc-2V as the limit over temperature, which would be 1.3V max, or you may have issues at cold.
5V at the input is violating the input range, though it will not damage it and should still "work".
Please see the LM339 family application note, particularly sections 2.2 and 2.5:
Application Design Guidelines for LM339, LM393, TL331 Family Comparators (Rev. A)
You can try using the newer LM393B model (same family), which does model input range:
https://www.ti.com/lit/mo/slcm004c/slcm004c.zip
The model output will go to half-supply, which should not happen in real-life, to signify an error condition (exceeding input range or incorrect supply voltage). Keep in mind that these models only model typical specs at room temp and do not show temperature effects.
Yes, the "real" device will do what the datasheet says...
Hi Paul,
Thank you for the information and sorry for delayed response.
With this I can assume that in order to simulate the input offset voltage I need to add a voltage source in series at non inverting terminal right?
Thanks and regards,
Sunney
Hello Sunney,
Yes. The offset is modeled as a voltage source in series with the non-inverting input - the same as an op-amp. A positive offset voltage would add to the input voltage, causing the threshold to shift negative (since the offset is "boosting" the actual input voltage, causing it to reach the threshold sooner).
Hi Paul,
One last question for this thread,
In LM2901 datasheet, the input offset voltage is mentioned as 15mV (over temp range).
Does it mean +/-15mV or just 15mV?
It will help me to understand more about my threshold settings
Thanks in advance!
Sunney
Hello Sunney,
+15mV to -15mV.
The offset voltage, unless there is a specific sign (such as +8mV or -7mV), then the offset should be interpreted as plus & minus that value.
So a "7mV" offset spec will range from -7mV to +7mV. This also applies to Op Amp offsets, too.