The MAX6034 family of precision, low-dropout, micropower voltage references are available in the miniature
3-pin SC70 surface-mount package. They feature a
proprietary temperature coefficient curvature-correction
circuit and laser-trimmed, thin-film resistors that result
in a low temperature coefficient of 30ppm/°C (max) and
initial accuracy of ±0.20% (max). These devices are
available over the extended temperature range of -40°C
to +85°C.
The MAX6034 family of series-mode voltage references
typically draw only 90µA of supply current and can
source 1mA and sink 200µA of load current. Unlike
conventional shunt-mode (two terminal) references that
waste supply current and require an external resistor,
devices in the MAX6034 family offer supply current that
is virtually independent of supply voltage (16µA/V, max
variation) and do not require an external resistor. These
internally compensated devices do not require an
external compensation capacitor, but are stable with up
to 1µF of load capacitance. Eliminating the external
compensation capacitor saves valuable board space in
space-critical applications. The low dropout voltage
and supply-independent, ultra-low supply current make
the MAX6034 ideal for battery-powered applications.
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C.) (Note 1)
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 in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(Voltages Referenced to GND)
IN ...........................................................................-0.3V to +6.0V
OUT .............................................................-0.3V to (VIN+ 0.3V)
Output Short Circuit to GND or IN..............................Continuous
(VIN= 2.7V for MAX6034_21/25, VIN= 5V for MAX6034_30/33/41, I
OUT
= 0, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 6)
Note 6: Many of the MAX6034 family Typical Operating Characteristics are extremely similar. The extremes of these characteristics are
found in the MAX6034_21 (2.048V output) and the MAX6034_41 (4.096V output). The Typical Operating Characteristics of the
remainder of the MAX6034 family typically lie between those two extremes and can be estimated based on their output voltages.
The MAX6034 family of precision bandgap references
use a proprietary temperature coefficient curvature-correction circuit and laser-trimmed, thin-film resistors,
resulting in a low temperature coefficient of less than
30ppm/°C and initial accuracy of better than 0.2%.
These devices can source up to 1mA and sink up to
200µA with less than 200mV of dropout voltage, making
them attractive for use in low-voltage applications.
Applications Information
Input Bypassing
For the best line-transient performance, decouple the
input with a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor as shown in the
Typical Operating Circuit. Locate the capacitor as
close to IN as possible.
Output/Load Capacitance
Devices in the MAX6034 family do not require an output
capacitor for frequency stability. They are stable for
capacitive loads from 0 to 1µF. However, in applications where the load or the supply can experience step
changes, an output capacitor reduces the amount of
overshoot (or undershoot) and improves the circuit’s
transient response. Many applications do not need an
external capacitor, and the MAX6034 can offer a significant advantage in these applications when board
space is critical.
Supply Current
The quiescent supply current of the series-mode
MAX6034 family is typically 90µA and is virtually independent of the supply voltage, with only a 16µA/V
(max) variation with supply voltage.
When the supply voltage is below the minimum-specified input voltage (as during turn-on), the device can
draw up to 50µA beyond the nominal supply current.
The input-voltage source must be capable of providing
this current to ensure reliable turn-on.
Output Voltage Hysteresis
Output voltage hysteresis is the change in the output
voltage at TA= +25°C before and after the device is
cycled over its entire operating temperature range.
Hysteresis is caused by differential package stress
appearing across the bandgap core transistors. The
typical temperature hysteresis value for the MAX6034
family is 100ppm.
Turn-On Time
These devices typically turn on and settle to within
0.1% of their final value in 85µs to 260µs depending on
the device. The turn-on time can increase up to 1.25ms
with the device operating at the minimum dropout voltage and the maximum load.
Temperature Coefficient vs.
Operating Temperature Range for a 1LSB
Maximum Error
In a data converter application, the reference voltage of
the converter must stay within a certain limit to keep the
error in the data converter smaller than the resolution
limit through the operating temperature range. Figure 1
shows the maximum allowable reference voltage temperature coefficient to keep the conversion error to less
than 1LSB, as a function of the operating temperature
range (T
MAX
- T
MIN
) with the converter resolution as a
parameter. The graph assumes the reference-voltage
temperature coefficient as the only parameter affecting
accuracy.
In reality, the absolute static accuracy of a data converter is dependent on the combination of many parameters such as integral nonlinearity, differential
nonlinearity, offset error, gain error, as well as voltage
reference changes.
Pin Description
PINNAMEFUNCTION
1INSupply Voltage Input
2OUTReference Voltage Output
3GNDGround
MAX6034
Precision, Micropower, Low-Dropout, SC70
Series Voltage Reference
Figure 1. Temperature Coefficient vs. Operating Temperature Range for a 1LSB Maximum Error
10,000
1000
100
TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT
(ppm/°C)
10
1
0.1
0.01
110
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE (T
MAX
- T
MIN
) (°C)
8 BIT
10 BIT
12 BIT
14 BIT
16 BIT
18 BIT
20 BIT
100
MAX6034
Precision, Micropower, Low-Dropout, SC70
Series Voltage Reference
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