LM4040/4041
Micrel
LM4040/4041
Precision Micropower Shunt Voltage Reference
General Description
Features
Ideal for space critical applications, the LM4040 and LM4041
precision voltage references are available in the subminia-
ture (3mm × 1.3mm) SOT-23 surface-mount package.
• Small SOT-23 package
• No output capacitor required
• Tolerates capacitive loads
• Fixed reverse breakdown voltages of 1.225, 2.500V,
4.096V and 5.000V
• Adjustable reverse breakdown version
• Contact Micrel for parts with extended temperature
range.
The LM4040 is the available in fixed reverse breakdown
voltages of 2.500V, 4.096V and 5.000V. The LM4041 is
available with a fixed 1.225V or an adjustable reverse break-
down voltage.
The LM4040 and LM4041’s advanced design eliminates the
need for an external stabilizing capacitor while ensuring
stability with any capacitive load, making them easy to use.
Key Specifications
• Output voltage tolerance (A grade, 25°C) .. ±0.1% (max)
The minimum operating current ranges from 60µA for the
LM4041-1.2 to 74µA for the LM4040-5.0. LM4040 versions
have a maximum operating current of 15mA. LM4041
versions have a maximum operating current of 12mA.
• Low output noise (10Hz to 100Hz)
LM4040 ................................................ 35µV
LM4041 ................................................ 20µV
• Wide operating current range
(typ)
(typ)
RMS
RMS
LM4040 ................................................ 60µA to 15mA
LM4041 ................................................ 60µA to 12mA
• Industrial temperature range .................. –40°C to +85°C
• Low temperature coefficient ................100ppm/°C (max)
The LM4040 and LM4041 utilizes zener-zap reverse break-
down voltage trim during wafer sort to ensure that the prime
parts have an accuracy of better than ±0.1% (A grade) at
25°C. Bandgapreferencetemperaturedriftcurvaturecorrec-
tion and low dynamic impedance ensure stable reverse
breakdown voltage accuracy over a wide range of operating
temperatures and currents.
Applications
• Battery-Powered Equipment
• Data Acquisition Systems
• Instrumentation
• Process Control
• Energy Management
• Product Testing
• Automotive Electronics
• Precision Audio Components
Typical Applications
VS
VS
RS
VR
VO
IQ + IL
RS
IL
R1
VO
VR
VO = 1.233 (R2/R1 + 1)
LM4041
Adjustable
LM4040
LM4041
IQ
R2
Figure 1. LM4040, LM4041 Fixed
Shunt Regulator Application
Figure 2. LM4041 Adjustable
Shunt Regulator Application
Micrel, Inc. • 1849 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 944-0970 • http://www.micrel.com
January 2000
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