February 2005
LM185-2.5/LM285-2.5/LM385-2.5
Micropower Voltage Reference Diode
The LM185-2.5 is rated for operation over a −55˚C to 125˚C
temperature range while the LM285-2.5 is rated −40˚C to
85˚C and the LM385-2.5 0˚C to 70˚C. The LM185-2.5/
LM285-2.5 are available in a hermetic TO-46 package and
the LM285-2.5/LM385-2.5 are also available in a low-cost
TO-92 molded package, as well as S.O. and SOT-23. The
LM185-2.5 is also available in a hermetic leadless chip
carrier package.
General Description
The LM185-2.5/LM285-2.5/LM385-2.5 are micropower
2-terminal band-gap voltage regulator diodes. Operating
over a 20 µA to 20 mA current range, they feature excep-
tionally low dynamic impedance and good temperature sta-
bility. On-chip trimming is used to provide tight voltage toler-
ance. Since the LM-185-2.5 band-gap reference uses only
transistors and resistors, low noise and good long term
stability result.
Features
Careful design of the LM185-2.5 has made the device ex-
ceptionally tolerant of capacitive loading, making it easy to
use in almost any reference application. The wide dynamic
operating range allows its use with widely varying supplies
with excellent regulation.
n
20 mV ( 0.8%) max. initial tolerance (A grade)
n Operating current of 20 µA to 20 mA
n 0.6Ω dynamic impedance (A grade)
n Low temperature coefficient
n Low voltage reference—2.5V
n 1.2V device and adjustable device also
available—LM185-1.2 series and LM185 series,
respectively
The extremely low power drain of the LM185-2.5 makes it
useful for micropower circuitry. This voltage reference can be
used to make portable meters, regulators or general purpose
analog circuitry with battery life approaching shelf life. Fur-
ther, the wide operating current allows it to replace older
references with a tighter tolerance part. For applications
requiring 1.2V see LM185-1.2.
Connection Diagrams
TO-92
Plastic Package
SO Package
00551908
Bottom View
Order Number LM285Z-2.5,
LM285BXZ-2.5, LM285BYZ-2.5
LM385Z-2.5, LM385AXZ-2.5
LM385AYZ-2.5, LM385BZ-2.5,
LM385BXZ-2.5 or LM385BYZ-2.5
See NS Package Number Z03A
00551911
Order Number LM285M-2.5,
LM285BXM-2.5, LM285BYM-2.5
LM385M-2.5, LM385BM-2.5
LM385BXM-2.5 or LM385BYM-2.5
See NS Package Number M08A
SOT-23
00551929
* Pin 3 is attached to the Die Attach Pad (DAP) and should be connected to Pin 2 or left floating.
Order Number LM385M3-2.5
See NS Package Number MA03B
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