
How exactly does a comparator work? - Electrical Engineering …
Apr 12, 2015 · How exactly does a comparator work? Comparators have many uses and its concept is not too hard to grasp. What I don't understand however is how exactly it compares …
operational amplifier - LM358 comparator circuit - Electrical ...
Jan 21, 2025 · I drew the following circuit using LM358 opamp in order to understand the comparator behavior. I have few questions regarding the circuit below: How should I wire the …
What happens with low pull-up voltages for the LM393 comparator?
Feb 4, 2025 · What happens with low pull-up voltages for the LM393 comparator? Ask Question Asked 1 year ago Modified 12 months ago
schmitt trigger - How to calculate hysteresis of a comparator ...
Oct 16, 2024 · How to explore it The best way to understand this idea is to try implementing hysteresis step by step in your op-amp inverting comparator circuit. Let's simulate each step …
Can someone explain how this transistor comparator works?
Apr 10, 2015 · The circuit is a comparator and can be remarkably useful more or less as shown. I have used a circuit essentially the same as that in production equipment to meet a …
What is the purpose of pulling up the output of a comparator to …
Aug 23, 2025 · The LM311 device is a comparator with an uncommited transistor output. This means that the output pin needs a pull-up resistor so that it can create a voltage signal and …
Hysteresis on inverting terminal for comparator circuits?
Jan 9, 2024 · If you examine 98% of circuits online that include hysteresis for a comparator, they always implement the hysteresis on the non-inverting input, like so: This is easy enough to …
How can I make an ideal comparator in LTspice?
Oct 1, 2017 · For fast simulations I sometimes need an ideal comparator. I guess it is not a built-in component. How can it be implemented by ideal sources or VCVS ect.?
How to use TL431 as a comparator to switch NPN transistor?
Oct 14, 2024 · It is a bad idea to use a TL431 as a comparator. The part is prone to oscillations and behaviors in this mode depend on the brand. I have seen many failures in production. If …
Ideal comparator with hysteresis in LTspice - Electrical Engineering ...
May 2, 2023 · I prepared my own ideal comparator with hysteresis and it seems this comparator doesn't work OK. Can you tell me what is wrong with it? Here is the schematic of my …