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I would like to use two op amps to drive a transistor when receiving two different voltage ranges from the same input signal for a project. For example, I would like to switch the transistor on when the input signal is below 2V or above 4V.

I wonder what is the best approach to solve this.

I am new to this, so please be patient.

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    I'd like to suggest a search on "window comparator" so you could familiarize yourself with this approach and edit the question to make it less broad. – devnull Jul 30 '22 at 15:32
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    Comparators are a bit like op-amps but don't suffer latch-up problems when the inputs are driven close to supply rails. Their open-collector or open-drain outputs make it easy to create an OR function on the two comparators of a window comparator. Plent of examples on the web. – Transistor Jul 30 '22 at 15:35

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You are describing a window comparator application, which typically uses comparators instead of op amps. See one of my other answers to understand the difference between a comparator and op amp, and why to avoid using an op amp when a comparator is needed.

Since you need two comparators, a dual comparator IC chip will work well in this application. Some such ICs' datasheets will even show a window comparator application for you. For example, page 22 of the LM393LV dual comparator datasheet shows a window comparator design. You haven't specified a supply voltage or which transistor you are driving so you'll have to adapt the datasheet's design hints to your needs.

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