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0.1%, 25ppm, SC70 Shunt Voltage Reference
with Multiple Reverse Breakdown Voltages
General Description
Features
The MAX6138 is a precision, two-terminal shunt mode,
bandgap voltage reference available in fixed reverse
breakdown voltages of 1.2205V, 2.048V, 2.5V, 3.0V,
4.096V, and 5.0V. Ideal for space-critical applications,
the MAX6138 is offered in the subminiature 3-pin SC70
surface-mount package (1.8mm X 1.8mm), 50% smaller
than comparable devices in SOT23 surface-mount
packages.
o Ultra-Small 3-Pin SC70 Package
o 0.1% (max) Initial Accuracy
o 25ppm/°C (max) Temperature Coefficient
Guaranteed Over -40°C to +85°C Temperature
Range
o Wide Operating Current Range: 60µA to 15mA
o Low 28µV
Output Noise (10Hz to 10kHz)
RMS
Laser-trimmed resistors ensure precise initial accuracy.
With a 25ppm/°C temperature coefficient, the device is
offered in three grades of initial accuracy ranging from
0.1% to 0.5%. The MAX6138 has a 60µA to 15mA shunt-
current capability with low-dynamic impedance, ensuring
stable reverse breakdown voltage accuracy over a wide
range of operating temperatures and currents.
o 1.2205V, 2.048V, 2.5V, 3.0V, 4.096V, and 5.0V
Fixed Reverse Breakdown Voltages
o No Output Capacitors Required
o Stable with Capacitive Loads
The MAX6138 does not require an external stabilizing
capacitor while ensuring stability with capacitive loads.
The MAX6138 is a higher precision device in a smaller
package than the LM4040/LM4050.
Selector Guide
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
(V)
TEMP.
RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
PART
Applications
Portable, Battery-Powered Equipment
Notebook Computers
MAX6138_EXR12-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SC70-3
MAX6138_EXR21-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SC70-3
MAX6138_EXR25-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SC70-3
MAX6138_EXR30-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SC70-3
MAX6138_EXR41-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SC70-3
MAX6138_EXR50-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SC70-3
1.2205
2.0480
2.5000
3.0000
4.0960
5.0000
Cell Phones
Industrial Process Control
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuit
Pin Configuration
V
S
I
+ I
SHUNT LOAD
TOP VIEW
R
S
I
LOAD
+
1
2
V
R
3
N.C.*
MAX6138
I
SHUNT
-
SC70
MAX6138
*PIN 3 MUST BE LEFT FLOATING
OR CONNECTED TO PIN 2.
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