The LM236 and LM336 are precision 2.5V regulator diodes. These voltage reference monolithic ICs
operate like 2.5V zener diodes with a low tempe rature coefficient and a dynamic impedance of
0.2Ω. A third pin enables adjusting the reference
voltage and the temperature coefficient.
Z
TO92
(Plastic Package)
D
SO8
(Plastic Micropacka ge)
ORDER CODE
Part Number
Temperature
Range
LM236-25°C, +85°C
LM336,B0°C, +70°C
Z = TO92 Plastic package - also available in Bulk (Z), Tape & Reel (ZT)
and Ammo Pack (AP)
D = Small Outline Package (SO) - also available in Tape & Reel (DT)
Package
ZD
••
••
PIN CONNECTIONS (top view)
(Top view)
May 2003
TO92
SO8
(Top view)
V+NC
8765
1234
NC
NC
ADJ
NC
NC
V+
1- NC
2- NC
23- NC
4- V5- ADJ
6- NC
7- NC
8- V+
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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
SymbolParameterLM236LM336,BUnit
Current
I
R
I
F
Reverse
Forward
15
10
ToperOperating Free-air Temperature Range-25 to +850 to +70°C
T
Storage Temperature Range-65 to +150°C
Stg
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SymbolParameter
Reference Breakdown Voltage
= +25°C, IR = 1mA
T
V
amb
R
LM236, LM336
LM336B
Reverse Breakdown Voltage Change with Current
400µA ≤ I
V
∆
R
≤ 10mA
R
T
amb
T
min.
= +25°C
≤ T
amb
≤ T
max.
Reverse Dynamic Impedance (IR = 1mA)
Z
D
K
Temperature Stability (VR = 2.49V, IR = 1mA)
VT
Long Term Stability (T
K
VH
T
amb
T
min.
= +25°C
≤ T
≤ T
amb
max.
= +25°C ±0.1°C, IR= 1mA)
amb
LM236LM336,B
Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
2.442.492.542.39
2.44
2.6
3
0.2
0.4
6
10
0.6
1
2.49
2.49
2.59
2.54
2.6310
0.2
0.411.4
12
3.591.86mV
2020ppm
mA
Unit
V
mV
Ω
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APPLICATION HINTS
The LM236, LM336 volt age references are easier
to use than zener diodes. Their low impedance
and wide current range facilitate biasing in any circuits. Besides, the breakdown vol tage or th e te mperature coefficient can be adju sted so as t o opt imize the performance of the circuit.
Figure 1 represents a LM336 with a 10kΩ potentiometer to adjust the reverse breakdown voltage
which can be adjusted without altering the temperature coefficient of the circuit. The adjustment
range is generally sufficient to adjust the initial tolerance of the circuit and the inaccuracy of the amplifier circ u it .
To obtain a lower temperature coefficient two diodes can be c onnected in series as i ndicated in
Figure 2.
When the circuit is adjusted to 2.49V the temperature coefficient is minimized.
For a correct temperature coefficient, the diodes
should be at the same ambient temperature as the
LM336. The value of R1 is not critical (2-20kΩ).
Packing information are available at: http://www.st.com/stonline/prodpres/packages/stdlin.htm
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PACKAGE MECHANICAL DATA - TO92 BULK
TO-92 MECHANICA DATA
DIM.
A4.324.95170.1194.9
b0.360.5114.220.1
D4.454.95175.2194.9
E3.303.94129.9155.1
e2.412.6794.9105.1
e11.141.4044.955.1
L12.715.49500.0609.8
R2.162.4185.094.9
S10.921.5236.259.8
W0.410.5616.122.0
MIN.TYPMAX.MIN.TYP.MAX.
mm.mils
0102782/C
Packing information are available at: http://www.st.com/stonline/prodpres/packages/stdlin.htm
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