
General Description
The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 precision 2.5V, 5V, and
10V references offer excellent accuracy and very low
power consumption. Extremely low temperature drift
combined with excellent line and load regulation permit
stable operation over a wide range of electrical and environmental conditions. Operation for the MAX873 is guaranteed with a +4.5V supply, making the part ideal in
systems running from a +5V ±10% supply. Low 10Hz to
1kHz noise—typically 3.8µV
RMS
, 9µV
RMS
, and 18µV
RMS
,
respectively, for the MAX873, MAX875, MAX876—make
the parts suitable for 12-bit data-acquisition systems.
A TRIM pin facilitates adjustment of the reference voltage
over a ±6% range, using only a 100kΩ potentiometer. A
voltage output proportional to temperature provides a
source for temperature compensation circuits, temperature warning circuits, and other applications.
Applications
12-Bit ADCs and DACs
Digital Multimeters
Portable Data-Acquisition Systems
Low-Power Test Equipment
Features
♦ MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
+2.5V/+5V/+10V Outputs
±1.5mV/±2.0mV/±3.0mV (max) Initial Accuracy
♦ 7ppm/°C (max) Temperature Coefficient
♦ 450µA (max) Quiescent Current
♦ Low Noise: 3.8µV
P-P
(typ at 2.5V)
♦ Sources 10mA, Sinks 2mA
♦ 15ppm/mA Load Regulation (max)
♦ 4ppm/V Line Regulation (max)
♦ Wide Supply Voltage Range, +4.5V to +18V
(MAX873)
♦ TEMP Output Proportional to Temperature
MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
Low-Power, Low-Drift, +2.5V/+5V/+10V
Precision Voltage References
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Maxim Integrated Products
1
19-0038; Rev 3; 6/07
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
Ordering Information/Selector Guide
+2.5V (MAX873)
+5.0V (MAX875)
+10.0V (MAX876)
*OPTIONAL
IN
V+
0V
GND
0.1µF*
OUT
MAX873
MAX875
MAX876
Typical Operating Circuit
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
+
Denotes a lead-free package.
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range.
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
(V)
PINPACKAGE
PART
MAX873AESA+ 8 SO 2.500 7 ± 0.06 S8-4
MAX873BESA+ 8 SO 2.500 20 ± 0.10 S8-4
MAX875AESA+ 8 SO 5.000 7 ± 0.04 S8-4
MAX875BESA+ 8 SO 5.000 20 ± 0.06 S8-4
MAX876AESA+ 8 SO 10.000 7 ± 0.03 S8-4
MAX876BESA+ 8 SO 10.000 20 ± 0.05 S8-4
MAX
TEMPCO
(ppm/°C)
INITIAL
ACCURACY
%
PKG
CODE

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
Low-Power, Low-Drift, +2.5V/+5V/+10V
Precision Voltage References
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
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.
IN to GND ...............................................................-0.3V to +20V
OUT, TRIM, TEMP, TEST ..............................- 0.3V to (IN + 0.3V)
Output Short-Circuit Duration (to GND)....................................5s
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
SO (derate 5.88mW/°C above +70°C).........................471mW
Operating Temperature Ranges:
MAX87_ _E_A ..................................................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Junction Temperature (T
J
) ...............................................+150°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX873
(VIN= +5V, IL= 0mA, C
LOAD
< 100pF, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX875
(VIN= +15V, IL= 0mA, C
LOAD
< 100pF, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Output Voltage V
Output-Voltage Drift
(Note 1)
Output-Noise Voltage e
Line Regulation VIN = 4.5V to 18V
Load Regulation
Quiescent Supply Current I
Short-Circuit Output Current I
V
Adjust Range ±100 mV
OUT
Long-Term Output Drift 50 ppm/kh
TEMP PIN
Voltage Output V
Temperature Sensitivity TCV
OUT
TCV
TEMPTA
TA = +25°C
MAX873A 2 7
OUT
MAX873B 5 20
TA = +25°C
n
IL = 0 to 10mA
(source)
I
= 0 to -1mA (sink)
L
TA = +25°C 300 450
Q
TA = -40°C to +85°C 300 600
Output shorted to GND 60 mA
SC
= +25°C 570 mV
TEMP
MAX873A (0.06%) 2.4985 2.5000 2.5015
MAX873B (0.10%) 2.4975 2.5000 2.5025
0.1Hz to 10Hz 3.8 µV
10Hz to 1kHz 6.8 µV
TA = +25°C 1 4.0
T
= -40°C to +85°C 2 6
A
TA = +25°C 3 15
= -40°C to +85°C 3 20
T
A
TA = +25°C 100 900
T
= -40°C to +85°C 150 1900
A
1.9 mV/°C
V
ppm/°C
P-P
RMS
ppm/V
ppm/mA
µA
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Output Voltage V
Output Voltage Drift
(Note 1)
Output-Noise Voltage e
Line Regulation VIN = 7V to 18V
MAX875A (0.04%) 4.998 5.000 5.002
MAX875B (0.06%) 4.997 5.000 5.003
0.1Hz to 10Hz 9 µV
10Hz to 1kHz 14.5 µV
TA = +25°C 1 4.0
= -40°C to +85°C 2 6
T
A
TCV
OUT
OUT
n
TA = +25°C
MAX875A 2 7
MAX875B 5 20
TA = +25°C
V
ppm/°C
P-P
RMS
ppm/V

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
Low-Power, Low-Drift, +2.5V/+5V/+10V
Precision Voltage References
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX875 (continued)
(VIN= +15V, IL= 0mA, C
LOAD
< 100pF, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX876
(VIN= +15V, IL= 0mA, C
LOAD
< 100pF, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Note 1: Temperature coefficient is defined as maximum ∆V
OUT
divided by maximum ∆T of the temperature range.
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Load Regulation
Quiescent Supply Current I
Short-Circuit Output Current I
V
Adjust Range ±300 mV
OUT
Long-Term Output Drift 50 ppm/kh
TEMP PIN
Voltage Output V
Temperature Sensitivity TCV
IL = 0 to 10mA
(source)
I
TA = +25°C 320 550
Q
TA = -40°C to +85°C 320 700
Output shorted to GND 60 mA
SC
TEMPTA
TEMP
= 0 to -1mA (sink)
L
= +25°C 630 mV
TA = +25°C 3 15
T
= -40°C to +85°C 3 20
A
TA = +25°C 100 900
= -40°C to +85°C 150 1900
T
A
2.1 mV/°C
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Output Voltage V
Output Voltage Drift
(Note 1)
Output-Noise Voltage e
Line Regulation VIN = 12V to 18V
Load Regulation
Quiescent Supply Current I
Short-Circuit Output Current I
V
Adjust Range ±600 mV
OUT
Long-Term Output Drift 50 ppm/kh
TEMP PIN
Voltage Output V
Temperature Sensitivity TCV
OUT
TCV
OUT
n
Q
SC
TEMPTA
TEMP
TA = +25°C
MAX876A 2 7
MAX876B 5 20
TA = +25°C
IL = 0 to 10mA
(source)
I
= 0 to -1mA (sink)
L
TA = +25°C 320 550
TA = -40°C to +85°C 340 700
Output shorted to GND 60 mA
= +25°C 630 mV
MAX876A (0.03%) 9.997 10.000 10.003
MAX876B (0.05%) 9.995 10.000 10.005
0.1Hz to 10Hz 18 µV
10Hz to 1kHz 29 µV
TA = +25°C 1 4.0
= -40°C to +85°C 1 6
T
A
TA = +25°C 1 15
= -40°C to +85°C 1 20
T
A
TA = +25°C 100 900
= -40°C to +85°C 150 1900
T
A
2.1 mV/°C
ppm/mA
µA
V
ppm/°C
P-P
RMS
ppm/V
ppm/mA
µA

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
Low-Power, Low-Drift, +2.5V/+5V/+10V
Precision Voltage References
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Typical Operating Characteristics
(VIN= +5V for V
OUT
= +2.5V, VIN= +15V for V
OUT
= +10V, I
OUT
= 0, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
2.498
2.500
2.499
2.501
2.502
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE
(V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc01
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
-50 25 50-25 0 75 100 125
THREE TYPICAL PARTS
9.993
9.998
9.995
10.001
9.999
9.996
10.002
9.997
9.994
10.000
10.003
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE
(V
OUT
= 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc02
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
-50 25 50-25 0 75 100 125
THREE TYPICAL PARTS
0.50
0.25
0
-0.25
-0.50
015510 202530
LOAD REGULATION vs.
SOURCE CURRENT (V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc03
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (mV)
TA = -40°C
TA = +125°C
TA = +25°C
0.50
0.25
0
-0.25
-0.50
015510 202530
LOAD REGULATION
vs. SOURCE CURRENT (V
OUT
= 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc04
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (mV)
TA = +25°C
TA = +125°C
TA = -40°C
1.00
0.75
0.50
0.25
-0.25
0
-0.50
01.00.5 1.5 2.0
LOAD REGULATION
vs. SINK CURRENT (V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc05
SINK CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (mV)
TA = +25°C
TA = +125°C
TA = -40°C
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
-0.5
0
-1.0
01.00.5 1.5 2.0
LOAD REGULATION
vs. SINK CURRENT (V
OUT
= 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc06
SINK CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (mV)
TA = -40°C
TA = +125°C
TA = +25°C
0
60
20
40
80
100
LINE REGULATION vs. TEMPERATURE
(V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc07
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (µV)
020255 1015 303540
TA = -40°C
TA = +125°C
TA = +25°C
0
150
50
100
200
250
300
LINE REGULATION vs. TEMPERATURE
(V
OUT
= 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc08
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (µV)
12 28 3216 20 24 36 40
TA = -40°C
TA = +125°C
TA = +25°C
0.5
1.5
1.0
2.0
2.5
MINIMUM INPUT-OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL
vs. SOURCE CURRENT (V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc09
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (V)
0121648 20
TA = -40°C
TA = +125°C
TA = +25°C

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
Low-Power, Low-Drift, +2.5V/+5V/+10V
Precision Voltage References
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VIN= +5V for V
OUT
= +2.5V, VIN= +15V for V
OUT
= +10V, I
OUT
= 0, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
0.5
1.5
1.0
2.0
2.5
MINIMUM INPUT-OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL
vs. SOURCE CURRENT (V
OUT
= 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc10
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (V)
0121648 20
TA = -40°C
TA = +125°C
TA = +25°C
-140
-100
-120
-60
-80
-20
-40
0
0.001 0.1 10.01 10 100 1000
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY (V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc11
FREQUENCY (kHz)
PSRR (dB)
-120
-100
-60
-80
-20
-40
0
0.001 0.1 10.01 10 100 1000
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY (V
OUT
= 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc12
FREQUENCY (kHz)
PSRR (dB)
0.001
0.1
0.01
10
1
100
0.1 10.01 10 100 1000
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE vs. FREQUENCY
(V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc13
FREQUENCY (kHz)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (Ω)
0
100
50
200
150
250
300
350
400
010155 2025303540
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
(V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc14
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
TA = -40°C
TA = +125°C
TA = +25°C
0
100
50
200
150
250
300
350
400
010155 2025303540
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
(V
OUT
= 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc15
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
TA = -40°C
TA = +125°C
TA = +25°C
250
300
275
325
350
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
(V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc16
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
250
325
300
275
350
375
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
(V
OUT
= 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc17
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
400
600
500
700
800
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMP VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE (V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc18
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMP VOLTAGE (mV)

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
Low-Power, Low-Drift, +2.5V/+5V/+10V
Precision Voltage References
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VIN= +5V for V
OUT
= +2.5V, VIN= +15V for V
OUT
= +10V, I
OUT
= 0, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
400
600
500
800
700
900
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMP VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE (V
OUT
= 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc19
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMP VOLTAGE (mV)
2.35
2.50
2.45
2.40
2.60
2.55
2.65
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. TRIM VOLTAGE (V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc20
TRIM VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.498
2.500
2.499
2.501
2.502
0 200 400 600 800 1000
LONG-TERM STABILITY vs. TIME
(V
OUT
= 2.500V)
MAX873/75/76 toc21
TIME (hours)
V
OUT
(V)
TWO TYPICAL PARTS
9.998
10.000
9.999
10.001
10.002
0 200 400 600 800 1000
LONG-TERM STABILITY vs. TIME
(V
OUT
= 10.0V)
MAX873/75/76 toc22
TIME (hours)
V
OUT
(V)
TWO TYPICAL PARTS
1000
100
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE NOISE DENSITY
vs. FREQUENCY (V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc23
FREQUENCY (Hz)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE-NOISE DENSITY (nV/√
Hz
)
0.1 100 1000110
10,000
1000
100
OUTPUT-VOLTAGE NOISE DENSITY
vs. FREQUENCY (V
OUT
= 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc24
FREQUENCY (Hz)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE-NOISE DENSITY (nV/√
Hz
)
0.1 100 1000110
0.1Hz TO 10Hz OUTPUT NOISE
(V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc25
1µV/div
1s/div
0.1Hz TO 10Hz OUTPUT NOISE
(V
OUT
= 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc26
4µV/div
1s/div

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
Low-Power, Low-Drift, +2.5V/+5V/+10V
Precision Voltage References
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VIN= +5V for V
OUT
= +2.5V, VIN= +15V for V
OUT
= +10V, I
OUT
= 0, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
LOAD TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 2.5V, C
OUT
= 0, 0 TO 20mA)
MAX873/75/76 toc27
I
OUT
V
OUT
AC-COUPLED
1V/div
0
20mA
10µs/div
LOAD TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 10V, C
OUT
= 0, 0 TO 20mA)
MAX873/75/76 toc28
I
OUT
V
OUT
AC-COUPLED
1V/div
0
20mA
10µs/div
LOAD TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 2.5V, C
OUT
= 1µF, 0 TO +20mA)
MAX873/75/76 toc29
I
OUT
V
OUT
AC-COUPLED
50mV/div
0
20mA
200µs/div
LOAD TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 10V, C
OUT
= 1µF, 0 TO 20mA)
MAX873/75/76 toc30
I
OUT
V
OUT
AC-COUPLED
100mV/div
0
20mA
100µs/div
LOAD TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 2.5V, C
OUT
= 0, 0 TO -2mA)
MAX873/75/76 toc31
I
OUT
V
OUT
AC-COUPLED
200mV/div
0
-2mA
40µs/div
LOAD TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 10V, C
OUT
= 0, 0 TO -2mA)
MAX873/75/76 toc32
I
OUT
V
OUT
AC-COUPLED
20mV/div
0
-2mA
200µs/div

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
Low-Power, Low-Drift, +2.5V/+5V/+10V
Precision Voltage References
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VIN= +5V for V
OUT
= +2.5V, VIN= +15V for V
OUT
= +10V, I
OUT
= 0, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
LOAD TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 2.5V, C
OUT
= 1µF, 0 TO -2mA)
MAX873/75/76 toc33
I
OUT
V
OUT
AC-COUPLED
20mV/div
0
-2mA
400µs/div
LOAD TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 10V, C
OUT
= 1µF, 0 TO -2mA)
MAX873/75/76 toc34
I
OUT
V
OUT
AC-COUPLED
5mV/div
0
-2mA
400µs/div
LINE TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 2.5V)
MAX873/75/76 toc35
V
IN
V
OUT
AC-COUPLED
200mV/div
5.5V
4.5V
10µs/div
C
OUT
= 0
LINE TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc36
V
IN
1V/div
V
OUT
AC-COUPLED
200mV/div
15.5V
14.5V
2µs/div
TURN-ON TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 2.5V, C
OUT
= 0)
MAX873/75/76 toc37
V
IN
2V/div
V
OUT
1V/div
GND
GND
10µs/div
C
OUT
= 0
TURN-ON TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 2.5V, C
OUT
= 1µF)
MAX873/75/76 toc38
V
IN
2V/div
V
OUT
1V/div
GND
GND
40µs/div

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
Low-Power, Low-Drift, +2.5V/+5V/+10V
Precision Voltage References
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Detailed Description
The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 precision voltage references provide accurate preset +2.5V, +5.0V, and +10V
reference voltages from up to +40V input voltages. These
devices feature a proprietary temperature-coefficient
curvature-correction circuit and laser-trimmed thin-film
resistors that result in a very low 3ppm/°C temperature
coefficient and excellent 0.05% initial accuracy. The
MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 draw 340µA of supply current
and source 30mA or sink 2mA of load current.
Trimming the Output Voltage
Trim the factory-preset output voltage on the
MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 by placing a resistive divider
network between OUT, TRIM, and GND.
Use the following formula to calculate the change in
output voltage from its preset value:
∆V
OUT
= 2 x (V
TRIM
- V
TRIM (open)
) x k
where:
V
TRIM
= 0V to V
OUT
V
TRIM
(open)
= V
OUT
(nominal) / 2 (typ)
k = ±6% (typ)
For example, use a 50kΩ potentiometer (such as the
MAX5436) between OUT, TRIM, and GND with the
potentiometer wiper connected to TRIM (see Figure 2).
As the TRIM voltage changes from V
OUT
to GND, the
output voltage changes accordingly. Set R2 to 1MΩ or
less. Currents through resistors R1 and R2 add to the
quiescent supply current.
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VIN= +5V for V
OUT
= +2.5V, VIN= +15V for V
OUT
= +10V, I
OUT
= 0, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
TURN-ON TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 10V, C
OUT
= 0)
MAX873/75/76 toc39
V
IN
5V/div
V
OUT
5V/div
GND
GND
100µs/div
TURN-ON TRANSIENT
(V
OUT
= 10V, C
OUT
= 1µF)
MAX873/75/76 toc40
V
IN
5V/div
V
OUT
5V/div
GND
GND
200µs/div
PIN NAME FUNCTION
1, 8 I.C. Internally Connected. Do not connect externally.
2 IN Positive Power-Supply Input
3 TEMP
4 GND Ground
5 TRIM
6 OUT Output Voltage
Temperature Proportional Output Voltage. TEMP generates an output voltage proportional to the die
temperature.
Output Voltage Trim. Connect TRIM to the center of a voltage-divider between OUT and GND for
trimming. Leave unconnected to use the preset output voltage.
7 N.C. No Connection. Not internally connected.

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
Low-Power, Low-Drift, +2.5V/+5V/+10V
Precision Voltage References
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Temp Output
The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 provide a temperature
output proportional to die temperature. TEMP can be calculated from the following formula:
TEMP (V) = TJ(°K) x n
where T
J
= the die temperature,
n = the temperature multiplier,
T
A
= the ambient temperature.
Self-heating affects the die temperature and conversely,
the TEMP output. The TEMP equation assumes the output
is not loaded. If device power dissipation is negligible,
then TJ≈ TA.
Applications Information
Bypassing/Output Capacitance
For the best line-transient performance, decouple the
input with a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor as shown in the
Typical Operating Circuit
. Place the capacitor as close
to IN as possible. When transient performance is less
important, no capacitor is necessary.
The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 do not require an output
capacitor for stability and are stable with capacitive
loads up to 100µF. In applications where the load or the
supply can experience step changes, a larger output
capacitor reduces the amount of overshoot (undershoot) and improves the circuit’s transient response.
Place output capacitors as close to the devices as possible for best performance.
Supply Current
The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 consume 320µA (typ) of
quiescent supply current. This improved efficiency
reduces power dissipation and extends battery life.
Thermal Hysteresis
Thermal hysteresis is the change in the output voltage
at T
A
= +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 thermal hysteresis value is 120ppm.
Turn-On Time
The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 typically turn on and settle
to within 0.1% of the preset output voltage in 150µs
(2.5V output). The turn-on time can increase up to
150µs with the device operating with a 1µF load.
Short-Circuited Outputs
The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 feature a short-circuit-protected output. Internal circuitry limits the output current
to 60mA when short circuiting the output to ground.
The output current is limited to 3mA when short circuiting the output to the input.
n
VatTT
T
mV K
TEMP J
( )
./=
=
≅ °
0
0
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Figure 1. Temperature Coefficient vs. Operating Temperature Range for a 1 LSB Maximum Error
10,000
1000
100
TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT
(ppm/°C)
10
1
0.1
0.01
110
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE (T
MAX
- T
) (°C)
MIN
8-BIT
10-BIT
12-BIT
14-BIT
16-BIT
18-BIT
20-BIT
100

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
Low-Power, Low-Drift, +2.5V/+5V/+10V
Precision Voltage References
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Temperature Coefficient vs. Operating
Temperature Range for a
1 LSB 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 1 LSB, 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 voltagereference changes.
Figure 2. Applications Circuit Using the MAX5436 Potentiometer
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 429
PROCESS: BiCMOS
TOP VIEW
I.C.*
1
87I.C.*
+ 2V) TO 40V INPUT
( V
OUT
IN
OUT
*
*OPTIONAL.
TEMP
MAX873
MAX875
MAX876
TRIM
GND
REFERENCE
OUTPUT
MAX5436
50kΩ
POTENTIOMETER
2
MAX873
MAX875
3
TEMP
*INTERNALLY CONNECTED. DO NOT CONNECT.
MAX876
4
SO
N.C.IN
OUT
6
TRIMGND
5

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
Low-Power, Low-Drift, +2.5V/+5V/+10V
Precision Voltage References
Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are
implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time.
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Package Information
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages
.)
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