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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.

Page Summary Contents For MAXIM MAX6100-MAX6107 Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References

Page 1 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 SO...
Page 2 Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Voltages Referenced to GND) Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C) IN .......................
Page 3 Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6100, VOUT = 1.8V (VIN = 5V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values ar...
Page 4 Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6106, VOUT = 2.048V (VIN = 5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typic...
Page 5 Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6102, VOUT = 2.50V (VIN = 5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typica...
Page 6 Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6103, VOUT = 3.0V (VIN = 5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical...
Page 7 Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6104, VOUT = 4.096V (VIN = 5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typic...
Page 8 Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6107, VOUT = 4.5V (VIN = 5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical...
Page 9 Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6105, VOUT = 5.000V (VIN = 5.5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typ...
Page 10 DR OP OU VO LT AG (m V) SU PP LY UR RE NT (µ A) OU TP UT OL TA GE (V Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References Typical Operating Characteristics (TA = +25°C, unl...
Page 11 OU TP UT OL TA GE HA NG (m V) PS RR (d B) Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (TA = +25°C, unless otherwise n...
Page 12 Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) MAX6101 MAX6102 LOAD-TRANSIENT RESP...
Page 13 Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) MAX6105 MAX6102 MAX6105 TURN-ON TRA...
Page 14 Low-Cost, Micropower, Low-Dropout, High-Output-Current, SOT23 Voltage References Turn-On Time Pin Configuration These devices typically turn on and settle to within 0.1% of their final value in 50µs t...

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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.