i need to learn more about comparators.
is the output of a comparator a complimentary stage, can it source and sink current? what is this state of the output when no power is on the device, is it hi Z?
the reason i ask is because i need to drive a fet switch and depending on how the comparator output functions i may or may not need a intermediate stage between comparator and fet, etc. one aspect of the circuit is if the comparator dies the fet gate gets pulled high via a pull-up resistor, etc. its a "fail-safe" feature, etc.
is the output of a comparator a complimentary stage, can it source and sink current? what is this state of the output when no power is on the device, is it hi Z?
the reason i ask is because i need to drive a fet switch and depending on how the comparator output functions i may or may not need a intermediate stage between comparator and fet, etc. one aspect of the circuit is if the comparator dies the fet gate gets pulled high via a pull-up resistor, etc. its a "fail-safe" feature, etc.
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