Texas Instruments TLC3704ID
- Part No.:
- TLC3704ID
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Comparators
- Package:
- 14-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
- Datasheet:
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TLC3704ID.pdf
- Description:
- IC COMPARATOR 4 GEN PUR 14SOIC
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Product details
Overview
TLC3704ID from Texas Instruments is a quad micropower LinCMOS voltage comparator designed for single-supply operation (3 V to 16 V), delivering 2.7 µs typical propagation delay (tPLH) with 5-mV overdrive, ±8 mA push-pull CMOS output drive, and only 200 µW typical supply power at 5 V. It serves as a low-power, high-precision signal threshold detector in industrial sensor interfaces and battery-powered monitoring systems.
For engineers reviewing the TLC3704ID datasheet, TLC3704ID pinout, TLC3704ID application, or TLC3704ID equivalent, this page provides verified electrical specifications, industrial-temperature-grade thermal performance (−40°C to 85°C), package mapping to SOIC-14 (D package), and validated alternative options for precision comparator selection in space- and power-constrained designs.
Technical Context
The TLC3704ID implements four independent comparators using Texas Instruments' LinCMOS process, combining high input impedance (>1012 Ω), ultra-low input bias current (5 pA typ at 25°C), and stable input offset voltage (≤7 mV max over −40°C to 85°C). Its push-pull CMOS output stage eliminates external pull-up resistors while driving capacitive loads directly - enabling fast, clean transitions without added board area or power loss.
This architecture supports rail-to-rail input common-mode range (0 V to VDD − 1.5 V) and TTL-compatible output levels, making it suitable for interfacing with mixed-signal microcontrollers and logic systems operating across wide supply voltages and temperature extremes.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Range | 3 V to 16 V - enables direct use with 3.3 V, 5 V, and 12 V systems without level-shifting. |
| Propagation Delay (tPLH) | 2.7 µs typ @ 5-mV overdrive - ensures responsive detection of slow-moving analog thresholds. |
| Supply Current (all 4 channels) | 35–125 µA - ultra-low quiescent draw supports multi-year battery life in portable instrumentation. |
| Input Offset Voltage | ≤7 mV max over −40°C to 85°C - guarantees consistent trip-point accuracy across industrial environments. |
| Output Drive Capability | ±8 mA push-pull - drives 50 pF loads directly without pull-up resistor, saving PCB area and BOM cost. |
| Input Bias Current | 5 pA typ at 25°C - minimizes error in high-impedance sensor circuits (e.g., thermistors, photodiodes). |
| Common-Mode Input Range | 0 V to VDD − 1.5 V - supports ground-referenced inputs and near-rail sensing in single-supply topologies. |
Pinout & Package
Package: SOIC-14 (D package), surface-mount, 14-pin plastic small-outline integrated circuit per JEDEC MS-012.
| Pin | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1IN− | Inverting input for comparator 1 - accepts reference or feedback signal for threshold comparison. |
| 2 | 1IN+ | Non-inverting input for comparator 1 - connects to sensed analog signal for positive-edge detection. |
| 3 | 2IN− | Inverting input for comparator 2 - enables dual-threshold or window-comparator configurations. |
| 4 | 2IN+ | Non-inverting input for comparator 2 - supports independent signal conditioning per channel. |
| 5 | 3IN− | Inverting input for comparator 3 - allows cascaded or multi-stage decision logic. |
| 6 | 3IN+ | Non-inverting input for comparator 3 - maintains channel independence for parallel sensing paths. |
| 7 | 4IN− | Inverting input for comparator 4 - completes full quad functionality for complex state machines. |
| 8 | GND | Ground reference - shared return path for all comparators and internal bias networks. |
| 9 | 4IN+ | Non-inverting input for comparator 4 - enables simultaneous monitoring of four distinct signals. |
| 10 | VDD | Positive supply - powers all four comparators and output stages from single rail. |
| 11 | 4OUT | Digital output for comparator 4 - active-high/low CMOS-level signal compatible with MCU GPIOs. |
| 12 | 3OUT | Digital output for comparator 3 - push-pull structure eliminates need for external pull-up. |
| 13 | 2OUT | Digital output for comparator 2 - delivers fast, low-noise transitions into capacitive loads. |
| 14 | 1OUT | Digital output for comparator 1 - TTL-compatible VOH ≥ 4.3 V and VOL ≤ 375 mV at 85°C. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Micropower Operation | 200 µW typical at 5 V - reduces thermal load and extends battery runtime in always-on sensors. |
| Push-Pull CMOS Output | No external pull-up required - simplifies layout, cuts component count, and improves rise/fall symmetry. |
| Industrial Temperature Range | −40°C to +85°C - qualified for deployment in factory automation, outdoor metering, and motor control. |
| On-Chip ESD Protection | 2-kV HBM / 200-V CDM - enhances robustness during handling and PCB assembly without external clamps. |
| LinCMOS Process Technology | Sub-picoampere input bias + stable offset - enables precision DC-coupled applications with minimal drift. |
Applications
| Overvoltage Protection Circuit | Temperature Monitoring System |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Detects when input voltage exceeds safe threshold (e.g., 5.5 V on 5 V rail) to trigger shutdown or alert. IC Role / Device Role: Quad comparator configured as window detector and fault latch with hysteresis. Use Value: Eliminates need for external reference ICs and discrete logic; 2.7 µs response ensures timely intervention before damage occurs. |
Use Scenario: Reads thermistor or RTD voltage divider outputs to determine ambient or junction temperature. IC Role / Device Role: Threshold comparator converting analog sensor output into digital status flags (e.g., "cold", "normal", "hot", "overheat"). Use Value: 5 pA input bias prevents loading of high-resistance sensor elements; 7 mV max VIO ensures repeatable trip points across temperature. |
| Battery Fuel Gauge Interface | Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Input Module |
|
Use Scenario: Monitors cell voltage levels in multi-cell Li-ion packs to enable charge/discharge control and SOC estimation. IC Role / Device Role: Four independent comparators tracking individual cell voltages against programmable thresholds. Use Value: 200 µW total supply current minimizes self-discharge impact; rail-to-rail input supports full 0–4.2 V cell range. |
Use Scenario: Converts 0–10 V or 4–20 mA field signals into clean digital logic levels for PLC CPU processing. IC Role / Device Role: Signal conditioner front-end providing noise-immune, level-shifted digital outputs to microcontroller inputs. Use Value: ±8 mA output drive reliably switches optocouplers or Schmitt triggers; 84 dB CMRR rejects common-mode noise on long cables. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar quad voltage comparator applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LM339DR | Open-collector output; requires external pull-up; higher supply current (500 µA typ); no ESD protection. | Lower cost but adds external components and increases power; unsuitable for capacitive-load timing-critical paths. | Select LM339DR only if legacy compatibility or open-drain bus-wire logic is required; avoid where low power or fast edge integrity matters. |
| TLC3702IDR | Dual-channel version (2 comparators); identical LinCMOS specs, same SOIC-8 package; 50% smaller footprint. | Applicable where only two thresholds needed; not drop-in for quad-channel layouts requiring 4 outputs. | Choose TLC3702IDR for space-constrained dual-sensing nodes; retain TLC3704ID when four independent comparisons are mandatory. |
Compared with LM339DR and TLC3702IDR, the TLC3704ID uniquely delivers quad-channel micropower performance with push-pull outputs and industrial-grade thermal stability - making it optimal for compact, battery-aware, and noise-sensitive embedded monitoring systems where layout simplicity and deterministic timing are critical.
Availability
TLC3704ID is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial sensor interfaces, battery management subsystems, and programmable logic controller input modules requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.
Supply support for TLC3704ID includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor leader specializing in analog and embedded processing technologies, with decades of expertise in precision analog design and high-reliability manufacturing.
The TLC3704ID belongs to TI's LinCMOS comparator family, engineered specifically for low-power, high-accuracy threshold detection in single-supply industrial and instrumentation applications where input bias, offset stability, and output drive efficiency are critical.
FAQ
What is the operating temperature range of the TLC3704ID?
The TLC3704ID is specified for operation from −40°C to +85°C, qualifying it for industrial environments including factory automation, outdoor metering, and motor control systems. This range is explicitly defined in the "recommended operating conditions" table of the official datasheet (SLCS117C, Rev. November 2009), and distinguishes it from the commercial-grade TLC3704CD (0°C to 70°C) and military-grade TLC3704MD (−55°C to 125°C).
Does the TLC3704ID require an external pull-up resistor on its outputs?
No, the TLC3704ID features a push-pull CMOS output stage that actively drives both high and low states, eliminating the need for external pull-up resistors. This design reduces power consumption, saves PCB area, and improves rise/fall time symmetry - confirmed by the "Push-Pull CMOS Output Drives Capacitive Loads Without Pullup Resistor" statement in the device description and verified in the switching characteristics section (tPLH/tPHL test conditions assume no external pull-up).
What is the maximum input offset voltage for the TLC3704ID over its full temperature range?
The maximum input offset voltage for the TLC3704ID is 7 mV across the full industrial temperature range of −40°C to +85°C, as specified in the "electrical characteristics" table for the TLC3704I grade (which TLC3704ID implements). This value is measured under standard test conditions (VDD = 5 V, VIC = VICRmin) and represents the worst-case deviation guaranteeing reliable trip-point consistency in precision sensing applications.
Can the TLC3704ID operate from a 3.3 V supply?
Yes, the TLC3704ID supports a minimum supply voltage of 3 V, making it fully compatible with standard 3.3 V logic and microcontroller systems. Its rail-to-rail input common-mode range (0 V to VDD − 1.5 V) ensures valid operation down to 3 V, and its push-pull outputs deliver TTL-compatible levels (VOH ≥ 4.3 V at 5 V, scaled proportionally) - confirmed in the "recommended operating conditions" and "electrical characteristics" sections of the datasheet.
How does the TLC3704ID compare to the LM339 in terms of power consumption?
The TLC3704ID consumes approximately 1/20th the power of the LM339 for similar response times: 35–125 µA typical supply current versus ~500 µA for the LM339. This dramatic reduction stems from the LinCMOS process and optimized biasing, enabling battery-powered and thermally constrained applications where the LM339's higher quiescent draw would be prohibitive - a key differentiator explicitly stated in the device description.
TLC3704ID Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Package/Case:
- 14-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
- Series:
- LinCMOS™
- Packaging:
- Tube
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Type:
- General Purpose
- Number of Elements:
- 4
- Output Type:
- CMOS, Push-Pull, TTL
- Voltage - Supply, Single/Dual (±):
- 3V ~ 16V
- :
- 5mV @ 10V
- Voltage - Input Offset (Max):
- 5pA @ 5V
- Current - Input Bias (Max):
- 20mA
- Current - Output (Typ):
- 125µA
- Current - Quiescent (Max):
- 84dB CMRR
- CMRR, PSRR (Typ):
- 4.5µs
- Propagation Delay (Max):
- -
- Hysteresis:
- -40°C ~ 85°C
- Operating Temperature:
- -
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- Surface Mount
- :
- 14-SOIC
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