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The device operates from a single 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply and is specified over the -40°C to 85°C industrial temperature range. ## 7 ns propagation delay — timing margin for high-speed threshold detection The 7 ns maximum propagation delay places this part in the fast-comparator tier, suitable for overcurrent detection, zero-crossing detectors, and clock-recovery circuits where the decision must settle within one or two clock cycles at tens of megahertz. The 3.5 mV built-in hysteresis eliminates the need for external positive-feedback resistors to clean up the switching threshold, saving two passives and one feedback-loop stability calculation. ## Supply range and output compatibility Rated for 2.7 V to 5.5 V single supply, the MAX961ESA+T runs directly from a 5 V rail without a separate analog supply. The output stage drives CMOS, TTL, or complementary logic levels, so it interfaces with most digital inputs without a level shifter. Quiescent current maxes at 11 mA, and input bias current is 15 µA max at 5 V. Input offset voltage is trimmed to 1.5 mV max at 5 V. ## Industrial temperature grade and package The -40°C to 85°C operating range covers factory-floor automation, outdoor telecom cabinets, and engine-bay-adjacent electronics that see thermal cycling but not the full under-hood temperature. The 8-SOIC package is a standard footprint shared by many general-purpose comparators, easing board layout and second-sourcing. ## Lifecycle and sourcing The MAX961ESA+T carries an Active lifecycle status and is ROHS3 compliant.","metaTitle":"MAX961ESA+T Comparator, General Purpose, 7ns, 8-SOIC","metaDescription":"MAX961ESA+T single general-purpose comparator from Maxim Integrated. 7ns propagation delay, 3.5mV hysteresis, 2.7V-5.5V supply. Industrial temp range.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"Beyond-the-Rails™","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Analog & Data Acquisition"],"specifications":{"Type":"General Purpose","Series":"Beyond-the-Rails™","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)","Hysteresis":"3.5mV","Output Type":"CMOS, Complementary, TTL","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"8-SOIC (0.154\\\", 3.90mm Width)","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","CMRR, PSRR (Typ)":"80dB CMRR, 86.02dB PSRR","Number of Elements":"1","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 85°C","Propagation Delay (Max)":"7ns","Supplier Device Package":"8-SOIC","Current - Quiescent (Max)":"11mA","Current - Input Bias (Max)":"15µA @ 5V","Voltage - Input Offset (Max)":"1.5mV @ 5V","Voltage - Supply, Single/Dual (±)":"2.7V ~ 5.5V"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$6.15","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$6.15000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$5.55400","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$5.29600","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$4.59840","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$4.39176","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$4.00424","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$3.48756","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$3.29563","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/5850e43eda33b9aea05cfa5c79e14cce.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Can MAX961ESA+T replace LM393?","answer":"The MAX961ESA+T is a faster comparator (7 ns propagation delay vs the LM393's typical 1.3 µs) with built-in 3.5 mV hysteresis and a wider supply range down to 2.7 V. It is not a direct pin-for-pin replacement; the LM393 uses an open-collector output, while the MAX961ESA+T offers CMOS, complementary, and TTL output options. Check the pinout and output type before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/analog-devices/MAX961ESAT","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/analog-devices/MAX961ESAT when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","indexable":true}}