MAX4004/MAX4006
High-Accuracy, High-Side Current Monitors
in SOT23
General Description
Features
The MAX4004/MAX4006 precision, high-side, current
monitors are specifically designed for monitoring photo-
diode current in fiber applications. They offer a connection
point for the reference current and a monitor output that
produces a signal proportional to the reference current.
The monitor output of the MAX4004 is a current propor-
tional to the reference current. The monitor output of the
MAX4006 is a voltage proportional to the reference cur-
rent. The current monitors have six decades of dynamic
range and monitor reference current of 250nA to 2.5mA
with better than 5% accuracy. The photodiode current can
be monitored from 10nA to 10mA with reduced accuracy.
● Wide Reference Current Dynamic Range
• Guaranteed 250nA to 2.5mA with 5% Accuracy
• Extended 10nA to 10mA with 10% Monitor
Accuracy
● Current (MAX4004) or Voltage (MAX4006) Monitor
Output
● Reference Current-Limit Protection (20mA, typ)
● Voltage Clamp Protects Subsequent Output Circuitry
● +2.7V to +22V Wide Voltage Range Operation
● 6-Pin SOT23 Packages
The MAX4004/MAX4006 accept a +2.7V to +22V sup-
ply voltage, suitable for PIN photodiode applications.
(For higher voltage applications, refer to the MAX4007/
MAX4008 data sheet.) Internal current limiting (20mA,
typ) protects the device against short-circuit-to-ground
or excessive current conditions. A clamp diode protects
the monitor output from overvoltage. Additionally, these
devices feature thermal shutdown if the die temperature
reaches +150°C.
Ordering Information
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
TOP MARK
MAX4004EUT-T
MAX4004EUT+T
MAX4006EUT-T
6 SOT23
6 SOT23
6 SOT23
ABNL
—
ABNN
The MAX4004/MAX4006 are available in tiny, space-
saving 6-pin SOT23 packages, and operate over the
extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C operat-
ing temperature range.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Applications
● Photodiode Current-Monitoring Systems
● Portable Instrumentation
● Medical Instrumentation
● Laboratory Instrumentation
● Consumer Electronics
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
● Current-to-Voltage Conversion
● Level Translation
CLAMP
GND
1
2
3
6
5
4
BIAS
N.C.
REF
MAX4004
MAX4006
Selector Guide
INTERNAL TYPICAL
RESISTOR ACCURACY
OUT
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX4004EUT-T
MAX4006EUT-T
6 SOT23
6 SOT23
None
5%
1%
SOT23
10kΩ
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
19-2742; Rev 3; 6/15