Very simple project ran smooth virtually, but real prototype does not.

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I have a task to get simple lever shifter from 3.3V to 10V, exactly, for feeding the MOSFET driver from ESP32 microcontroller. It is double op-amp LT1819 used as comparator between fixed 2.7V and incoming signal from MC and logic inverter based on next op-amp. The SPICE netlist is as follows: 
 V1 N001 0 10 Rser=0.1 V2 N006 0 3.3 Rser=1 V3 N002 0 PULSE(0 3.3 0 5ns 5ns 1ms 2ms 10) Rser=1000 R1 N004 0 5000 tol=1 pwr=0.1 XU1 N005 N002 N003 N001 0 LT1818 XU3 N005 N003 N004 N001 0 LT1818 R2 N005 N006 1k R3 N005 0 9.1k .tran 5 .lib LTC2.LIB .backanno .end 
 1000 Ohm parasitic serial resistance in V3 (the virtual port of MC) eliminates the usual serial resistor placing. The simulation gives perfect result. But op-amps, bought from an reliable supplier (digikey.com) warm up quickly and does not act as expected.

ADIApproved · Accepted Answer

Hi Vahe: The LT1819 should not be used as a comparator. Here is text from the data sheet; " Sustained differential inputs, however, will result in excessive power dissipation and therefore this device should not be used as a comparator. " 
 Depending on gate capacitance and speed required, I would suggest using a comparator for this task. An LT1713 would do well, as it can be supplied with 10V. Or if speed is not required, an LT1716 might do it (very weak pullup).)

dbell5 · Answer

Vahe, the LT1713 is rated for single-supply operation. 
 
 Rail-to-Rail Complementary Outputs (TTL/CMOS Compatible) 
 Specified at 2.7V, 5V and &plusmn;5V Supplies 
 
 A quick look at the datasheet shows an example on the first page.

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Very simple project ran smooth virtually, but real prototype does not.