NILE compares an analog input against an 8-bit resolution portion of the 5V reference voltage, with a programmable threshold. It is based on an R-2R network and features a strictly monotonic characteristic over the whole temperature range. NILE is a continuous time device and provides a valid output within 2.6µsec for a ½ LSB (10mV) comparator overdrive. It only requires a +5V supply and an external +5V reference. Several input ranges are also available, from -15V up to +10V.
The NILE comparator is latch-up free and consumes less than 250µA, even at the maximum operating temperature of 225°C. It is one more high temperature part in the toolbox of system designers for industrial, aeronautics, automotive and Oil & Gas high temperature applications. This programmable comparator will be particularly useful in signal processing and signal conditioning for sensor interfaces.
The part number for NILE is CHT-PTC8. It is available in a surface mounted component package, Ceramic CSOIC16, for sampling and evaluation. Pricing starts at 195.68€ up to 200 units. For more information, visit www.cissoid.com or contact the company’s representatives at www.cissoid.com/company/about-us/contacts.html