
LM285-1.2, LM385-1.2, LM385B-1.2
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D
Operating Current Range 
– LM285 . . . 10 µA to 20 mA 
– LM385 . . . 15 µA to 20 mA 
– LM385B ...15 µA to 20 mA
D
1% and 2% Initial Voltage Tolerance
D
Reference Impedance 
– LM385...1 Ω Max at 25°C 
– All Devices . . . 1.5 Ω Max Over Full
T emperature Range
D
Very Low Power Consumption
D
Applications: 
– Portable Meter References 
– Portable Test Instruments 
– Battery-Operated Systems 
– Current-Loop Instrumentation 
– Panel Meters
D
Designed to be Interchangeable With 
National LM285-1.2 and LM385-1.2
description
These micropower, two-terminal, band-gap voltage references operate over a 10-µA to 20-mA current range 
and feature exceptionally low dynamic impedance and good temperature stability . On-chip trimming provides 
tight voltage tolerance. The band-gap reference for these devices has low noise and long-term stability.
The design makes these devices exceptionally tolerant of capacitive loading and thus, easier to use in most 
reference applications. The wide dynamic operating temperature range accommodates varying current 
supplies with excellent regulation.
The extremely low power drain of this series makes them useful for micropower circuitry. These voltage 
references can be used to make portable meters, regulators, or general-purpose analog circuitry , with battery 
life approaching shelf life. The wide operating current range allows them to replace older references with 
tighter-tolerance parts.
The LM285-1.2 is characterized for operation from –40°C to 85°C. The LM385-1.2 and LM385B-1.2 are 
characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Z
TOLERANCE
SMALL OUTLINE
(D)
PLASTIC
(LP)
2% LM385D-1.2 LM385LP-1.2
1% LM385BD-1.2 LM385BLP-1.2
LM385Y-1.2
–40°C to 85°C 1% LM285D-1.2 LM285LP-1.2
The D package is available taped and reeled. Add the suffix R to the device type (e.g., LM385DR-1-2). 
The chip form is tested at TA = 25°C.
†
For ordering purposes, the decimal point in the part number must be replaced with a hyphen (i.e., show 
the -1.2 suffix as “-1-2”).
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2 
3 
4
8 
7 
6 
5
NC 
NC 
NC
ANODE
CATHODE 
NC 
NC 
NC
D PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
NC–No internal connection
LP PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
ANODE 
CATHODE
NC
 

LM285-1.2, LM385-1.2, LM385B-1.2 
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symbol
ANODE
CATHODE
schematic
CATHODE
Q13
Q12
Q7
Q4
600 kΩ
7.5 kΩ
ANODE
200 kΩ
50 kΩ
300 kΩ
Q14
20 pF20 pF
Q11
Q10
Q9
Q5
Q3
Q1
Q2
Q8Q6
60 kΩ500 Ω100 kΩ
NOTE A: Component values shown are nominal.
absolute maximum ratings over operating free-air temperature range
†
Reverse current, IR  30 mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Forward current, IF  10 mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Package thermal impedance, θJA (see Notes 1 and 2): D package  197°C/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
LP package  156°C/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Lead temperature 1,6 mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds  260°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Storage temperature range, T
stg
 –65°C to 150°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
†
Stresses beyond those listed under “absolute maximum ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and 
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under “recommended operating conditions” is not 
implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
NOTES: 1. Maximum power dissipation is a function of T
J(max)
, 
θ
JA
, and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any allowable ambient
temperature is PD = (T
J(max)
 – TA)/
θ
JA
. Operation at the absolute maximum TJ of 150°C can impact reliability.
2. The package thermal impedance is calculated in accordance with JESD51, except for through-hole packages which use a trace 
length of zero.
recommended operating conditions
MIN MAX UNIT
Reference current, I
Z
0.01 20 mA
Operating free-air temperature range, T
A
LM385-1.2, LM385B-1.2 0 70
 

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electrical characteristics at specified free-air temperature
LM285-1.2 LM385-1.2 LM385B-1.2
MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX MIN TYP MAX
V
Z
Reference 
voltage
IZ = I(min) 
to 20 mA
‡
25°C 1.223 1.235 1.247 1.21 1.235 1.26 1.223 1.235 1.247 V
α
VZ
Average 
temperature 
coefficient of 
reference 
voltage
§
IZ = I(min) 
to 20 mA
‡
25°C ±20 ±20 ±20 ppm/°C
to 1 mA
‡
Full range 1.5 1.5 1.5
to 20 mA
Full range 30 30 30
∆VZ/∆t
Long-term 
change in 
reference 
voltage
IZ = 100 µA 25°C ±20 ±20 ±20 ppm/khr
IZ(min)
Minimum 
reference 
current
Full range 8 10 8 15 8 15 µA
f = 25 Hz
Full range 1.5 1.5 1.5
V
n
Broadband 
noise voltage
IZ = 100 µA, 
f = 10 Hz to 
10 kHz
25°C 60 60 60 µV
†
Full range is –40°C to 85°C for the LM285-1.2, and 0°C to 70°C for the LM385-1.2 and LM385B-1.2.
‡
I(min) = 10 µA for the LM285-1.2 and 15 µA for the LM385-1.2 and LM385B-1.2.
§
The average temperature coefficient of reference voltage is defined as the total change in reference voltage divided by the specified temperature 
range.
electrical characteristics, TA = 25°C
V
Z
Reference voltage
IZ = 15 µA to 20 mA
1.21 1.235 1.26 V
α
VZ
Average temperature coefficient of reference voltage
§
IZ = 15 µA to 20 mA
±20 ppm/°C
∆VZChange in reference voltage with current
∆VZ/∆t Long-term change in reference voltage IZ = 100 µA ±20 ppm/khr 
IZ(min) Minimum reference current 8 15 µA 
z
z
Reference impedance IZ = 100 µA 0.4 1 Ω
V
n
Broadband noise voltage
IZ = 100 µA, 
f = 10 Hz to 10 kHz
60 µV
§
The average temperature coefficient of reference voltage is defined as the total change in reference voltage divided by the specified temperature 
range.
 

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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
†
Figure 1
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4
TA = –55°C to 125°C
– Reverse Current –
VR – Reverse Voltage – V
0.1
1
10
100
REVERSE CURRENT
vs
REVERSE VOLTAGE
I
R
Aµ
Figure 2
1010.10.01
–4
0
4
8
12
16
IR – Reverse Current – mA
– Reference Voltage Change – mV
REFERENCE VOLTAGE CHANGE
vs
REVERSE CURRENT
100
∆V
Z
TA = –55°C to 125°C
FORWARD VOLTAGE
vs
FORWARD CURRENT
Figure 3
0.01 0.1 1 10 100
0.8
1.2
0.4
0
IF – Forward Current – mA
– Forward Voltage – VV
F
TA = 25°C
Figure 4
105 125856545255–15–35–55
1.225
1.23
1.235
1.24
1.245
TA – Free-Air Temperature – °C
– Reference Voltage – V
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
vs
FREE-AIR TEMPERATURE
V
Z
1.220
†
Data at high and low temperatures are applicable only within the rated operating free-air temperature ranges of the various devices.
 

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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
†
Figure 5
REFERENCE IMPEDANCE
vs
REFERENCE CURRENT
 IZ – Reference Current – mA
TA = –55°C to 125°C
f = 25 Hz
100
10
1
0.1
1001010.10.01
z
z
– Reference Impedance –
Ω
Figure 6
NOISE VOLTAGE
vs
FREQUENCY
 Vn – Noise Voltage – nV/
f – Frequency – Hz
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
10 100 1 k 10 k 100 k
√
Hz
IZ = 100 µA 
TA = 25°C
V
n
Output Noise Voltage – 
f – Cutoff Frequency – kHz
1001010.1
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
IZ = 100 µA 
TA = 25°C
OUTPUT NOISE VOLTAGE
vs
CUTOFF FREQUENCY
100 µA
Figure 7 Figure 8
Input
V
I
t – Time – µs
Input and Output Voltages – V
0 100 500 600
0
5
0
0.5
1
1.5
V
O
36 kΩ
TRANSIENT RESPONSE
Output
†
Data at high and low temperatures are applicable only within the rated operating free-air temperature ranges of the various devices.
 

LM285-1.2, LM385-1.2, LM385B-1.2 
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
+
412 Ω
‡
±1%
†
Adjust for 11.15 mV at 25°C across 953 Ω
‡
Adjust for 12.17 mV at 25°C across 412 Ω
2.00 kΩ ±1%
IO ≈ 58 µA
+
5.1 kΩ
R
LM334
V–
V+
100 kΩ ±1%
10 kΩ
953 Ω
†
±1%
Meter
Type K
LM385-1.2
Mercury Cell
1.345 V 
–
–
500 Ω
cw
cw
Figure 9. Thermocouple Cold-Junction Compensator
2.3 V ≤ V+ ≤ 30 V
R
V–
V+
2.74 kΩ
1.2 V
LM385-1.2
LM334
Figure 10. Operation Over a Wide Supply Range
LM385-1.2
1.2 V
499 kΩ
9 V
Figure 11. Reference From a 9-V Battery
 

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