MAXIM MAX6100-MAX6107 Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References
Summary
These MAX6100–MAX6107 are ultra-low dropout voltage references designed for space-constrained and battery-powered systems. These micropower regulators feature extremely low supply currents (drawing only 90µA), high output stability, and miniature SOT23 packaging, making them ideal for reliable performance where board space is critical. The manual provides a thorough overview of the full product series, covering key electrical characteristics such as line regulation, temperature coefficients, model availability across various voltages, and numerous applications suitable for portable electronic devices.
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19-1613; Rev 3; 3/02 –M
Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout,
High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References
General Description Features
The MAX6100–MAX6107 are low-cost, low-dropout Ultra-Small 3-Pin SOT23 Package (LDO), micropower voltage references. These three-ter-
Low Cost
minal references are available with output voltage options
of 1.25V, 1.8V, 2.048V, 2.5V, 3V, 4.096V, 4.5V, and 5V. No Output Capacitor Required
They feature a proprietary curvature-correction circuit
Stable with Capacitive Loads
and laser-trimmed, thin-film resistors that result in a low
temperature coefficient of 75ppm/°C (max) and an initial Load Regulation (2m A Sink): 8m V/m A (max) accuracy of ±0.4% (max). These devices are specified Load Regulation (5m A Source): 0.9m V/m A (max)
over the extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).
±0.4% (max) Initial Accuracy
These series-mode voltage references draw only 90µA of
Low 75ppm/°C Temperature Coefficient
supply current and can source 5m A and sink 2m A of load
current. Unlike conventional shunt-mode (two-terminal) 125µA (max) Quiescent Supply Current
references that waste supply current and require an
50m V Dropout at 1m A Load Current
external resistor, these devices offer a supply current that is virtually independent of the supply voltage (with only a 4µA/V variation with supply voltage) and do not require an external resistor. Additionally, these internally compen- Ordering Information sated devices do not require an external compensation
capacitor and are stable with load capacitance.
PART TEMP RANGE PACKAGE MARK
Eliminating the external compensation capacitor saves
valuable board area in space-critical applications. Low- MAX6100EUR-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SOT23-3 FZID
dropout voltage and supply independent, ultra-low sup- MAX6101EUR-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SOT23-3 FZGT ply current make these devices ideal for battery-operat-
MAX6102EUR-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SOT23-3 FZGU
ed, high-performance, low-voltage systems.
MAX6103EUR-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SOT23-3 FZGV
The MAX6100–MAX6107 are available in tiny 3-pin
MAX6104EUR-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SOT23-3 FZGW
SOT23 packages.
MAX6105EUR-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SOT23-3 FZGX
Applications MAX6106EUR-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SOT23-3 FZJR
MAX6107EUR-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SOT23-3 FZMV
Portable Battery-Powered Systems
Note: There is a minimum order increment of 2500 pieces for
Notebook Computers
SOT23 packages.
PDAs, GPSs, DMMs Cellular Phones Hard-Disk Drives
Selector Guide
OUTPUT INPUT VOLTAGE Typical Operating Circuit PART VOLTAGE (V) RANGE (V)
MAX6100 1.800 2.5 to 12.6
+SUPPLY INPUT (SEE SELECTOR GUIDE)
MAX6101 1.250 2.5 to 12.6 MAX6102 2.500 (VOUT + 200m V) to 12.6
OUT REFERENCE MAX6103 3.000 (VOUT + 200m V) to 12.6
MAX6104 4.096 (VOUT + 200m V) to 12.6
MAX6100–MAX6107
MAX6105 5.000 (VOUT + 200m V) to 12.6 MAX6106 2.048 2.5 to 12.6 MAX6107 4.5 (VOUT + 200m V) to 12.6
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
*CAPACITORS ARE OPTIONAL.
Maxim Integrated Products
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Current |
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| Pages | 14 |
| File Size | 326.71 KB |
| Published | May 30, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do these voltage references require any external components for operation?
No, they are designed without requiring an external capacitor or compensating resistor.
What type of systems are these ideal for powering?
They are suitable for high-performance, low-voltage, and battery-powered applications due to their low dropout voltage.
How quickly do the MAX610x series devices turn on and settle?
These devices typically turn on and stabilize within 50µs to 300µs.
What is the maximum current that can be sourced from these modules?
The references can source up to 5mA of load current.