Understand the difference.
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MAG-COMP
SymbolsDigital magnitude comparator
Compares two digital words to provide the specified equality and magnitude indications.
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A distinction that matters
Digital word comparison differs from an analogue voltage comparator, even though both can use a comparison block in a diagram.
COMP
SymbolsVoltage comparator
Compares two analogue input voltages and produces the documented output-state indication.
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A distinction that matters
A comparator output conveys a comparison result; an op amp operated without feedback is not universally an appropriate substitute.
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