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,
3.3V, 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 surfacemount packages.
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 shuntcurrent capability with low-dynamic impedance, ensuring
stable reverse breakdown voltage accuracy over a wide
range of operating temperatures and currents.
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.
Applications
Portable, Battery-Powered Equipment
Notebook Computers
Cell Phones
Industrial Process Control
Features
♦ Ultra-Small 3-Pin SC70 Package
♦ 0.1% (max) Initial Accuracy
♦ 25ppm/°C (max) Temperature Coefficient
Guaranteed Over -40°C to +85°C Temperature
Range
♦ Wide Operating Current Range: 60µA to 15mA
♦ Low 28µV
RMS
Output Noise (10Hz to 10kHz)
♦ 1.2205V, 2.048V, 2.5V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 4.096V, and 5.0V
Fixed Reverse Breakdown Voltages
♦ No Output Capacitors Required
♦ Stable with Capacitive Loads
MAX6138
0.1%, 25ppm, SC70 Shunt Voltage Reference
with Multiple Reverse Breakdown Voltages
(IR= 100µA, TA= -40°C to +85°C, 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.
Reverse Current (cathode to anode) ..................................20mA
Forward Current (anode to cathode) ..................................10mA
The MAX6138 shunt reference uses the bandgap principle to produce a stable, accurate voltage. The device
behaves similarly to an ideal zener diode; a fixed voltage is maintained across its output terminals when
biased with 60µA to 15mA of reverse current. The
MAX6138 behaves similarly to a silicon diode when
biased with forward currents up to 10mA.
Figure 3 shows a typical operating circuit. The
MAX6138 is ideal for providing a stable reference from
a high-voltage power supply.
Applications Information
The MAX6138’s internal pass transistor is used to maintain a constant output voltage (V
SHUNT
) by sinking the
necessary amount of current across a source resistor.
The source resistance (RS) is determined from the load
current (I
LOAD
) range, supply voltage (VS) variations,
V
SHUNT
, and desired quiescent current.
Choose the value of R
S
when VSis at a minimum and
I
LOAD
is at a maximum. Maintain a minimum I
SHUNT
of
60µA at all times. The RSvalue should be large enough
to keep I
SHUNT
less than 15mA for proper regulation
when V
S
is maximum and I
LOAD
is at a minimum. To
prevent damage to the device, I
SHUNT
should never
exceed 20mA.
Therefore, the value of RSis bounded by the following
equation:
[V
S(MIN)
- VR] / [60µA + I
LOAD(MAX)
] > RS>
[V
S(MAX
) - VR] / [20mA + I
LOAD(MIN)
]
Choosing a larger resistance minimizes the total power
dissipation in the circuit by reducing the shunt current
(P
D(TOTAL)
= VSX I
SHUNT
). Provide a safety margin to
incorporate the worst-case tolerance of the resistor
used. Ensure that the resistor’s power rating is adequate, using the following general power equation:
PDR= I
SHUNT
✕
(V
S(MAX)
- V
SHUNT
)
Output Capacitance
The MAX6138 does not require an external capacitor
for operational stability and is stable for any output
capacitance.
Temperature Performance
The MAX6138 typically exhibits an output voltage temperature coefficient within ±4ppm/°C. The polarity of
the temperature coefficient may be different from one
device to another; some may have positive coefficients,
and others may have negative coefficients.
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 70
PROCESS: BiCMOS
Pin Description
Figure 3. Typical Operating Circuit
PINNAMEFUNCTION
1+Positive Terminal of the Shunt Reference
2-Negative Terminal of the Shunt Reference
3N.C.No Connection. Leave this pin unconnected or connect to Pin 2.
V
S
I
+ I
SHUNT
R
S
I
SHUNT
LOAD
I
LOAD
MAX6138
V
R
MAX6138
0.1%, 25ppm, SC70 Shunt Voltage Reference
with Multiple Reverse Breakdown Voltages
0.1%, 25ppm, SC70 Shunt Voltage Reference
with Multiple Reverse Breakdown Voltages
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