LM4040
Shunt Voltage ReferenceThe LM4040 is a shunt voltage reference from Diodes Incorporated. View the full LM4040 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
Official LM4040 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
LM4040 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Dissipation | 306 mW (at +25°C) |
| Output Voltage Fixed | 1.225V, 2.500V, 4.096V, 5.000V |
| Maximum Operating Current | 15 mA (LM4040), 12 mA (LM4041) |
| Minimum Operating Current | 60 μA |
| Reverse Dynamic Impedance | 0.9 Ω to 1.5 Ω (max, at 1 mA, 120 Hz) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Output Voltage Adjustable Range | 1.24V to 10V (LM4041-ADJ) |
| Reverse Breakdown Voltage Tolerance 25C | ±6 mV to ±25 mV (LM4040/LM4041 C-grade) |
| Reverse Breakdown Voltage Tolerance Over Temp | ±14 mV to ±58 mV (LM4040/LM4041 C-grade) |
| Average Reverse Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient | ±100 ppm/°C (max, at 1 mA) |
LM4040 Overview
Part: LM4040 / LM4041 — Microchip Technology
Type: Precision Micropower Shunt Voltage Reference
Description: Precision micropower shunt voltage reference in a SOT-23 package, with fixed reverse-breakdown voltages of 1.225 V, 2.500 V, 4.096 V and 5.000 V (plus an adjustable LM4041 version), operating from 60 μA to 15 mA (LM4040) or 12 mA (LM4041).
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: not applicable (two-terminal shunt reference; reverse current 60 μA to 15 mA for LM4040-2.5, 68 μA to 15 mA for LM4040-4.1, 74 μA to 15 mA for LM4040-5.0, 60 μA to 12 mA for LM4041)
- Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
- LM4041-ADJ output voltage range: 1.24 V to 10 V
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Reverse current: 20 mA
- Forward current: 10 mA
- Maximum output voltage (LM4041-ADJ): 15 V
- Power dissipation (TA = +25 °C): 306 mW
- ESD susceptibility: 2 kV HBM, 200 V MM
Key Specs:
- Reverse-breakdown voltage (IR = 100 μA, TA = +25 °C): 2.500 V (LM4040-2.5), 4.096 V (LM4040-4.1), 5.000 V (LM4040-5.0), 1.225 V (LM4041-1.2)
- Voltage tolerance at 25 °C, C-grade: ±12 mV (2.5 V), ±20 mV (4.096 V), ±25 mV (5.0 V), ±6 mV (1.225 V); D-grade: ±25 mV, ±41 mV, ±50 mV, ±12 mV respectively
- Minimum operating current (max, TA = +25 °C, C-grade): 60 μA (2.5 V), 68 μA (4.096 V), 74 μA (5.0 V), 60 μA (1.225 V)
- Temperature coefficient (IR = 1 mA): ±15 ppm/°C typ, ±100 ppm/°C max (C-grade, 2.5 V and 1.225 V); ±150 ppm/°C max (D-grade)
- Reverse dynamic impedance (IR = 1 mA, f = 120 Hz, 25 °C): 0.3 Ω typ, 0.9 Ω max (LM4040-2.5 C-grade); 0.5 Ω typ (4.096 V, 5.0 V, 1.225 V)
- Wideband noise (IR = 100 μA, 10 Hz–10 kHz): 35 μVRMS (2.5 V), 80 μVRMS (4.096 V, 5.0 V), 20 μVRMS (1.225 V)
- Long-term stability (1000 hrs, 25 °C, IR = 100 μA): 120 ppm typ
- Thermal resistance, SOT-23 board-mounted: +326 °C/W typ; TJMAX = +125 °C
Features:
- Small SOT-23 package
- No output capacitor required
- Tolerates capacitive loads
- Fixed reverse-breakdown voltages of 1.225 V, 2.500 V, 4.096 V and 5.000 V
- Adjustable reverse-breakdown version
- Bandgap reference with temperature drift curvature correction and low dynamic impedance
Applications:
- Battery-powered equipment
- Data acquisition systems
- Instrumentation
- Process control
- Energy management
- Product testing
- Automotive electronics
- Precision audio components
Package:
- SOT-23
LM4040 Features
- Small SOT-23 Package
- No Output Capacitor Required
- Tolerates Capacitive Loads
- Fixed Reverse-Breakdown Voltages of 1.225V, 2.500V, 4.096V, and 5.000V
- Adjustable Reverse-Breakdown Version
LM4040 Applications
- Battery-Powered Equipment
- Data Acquisition Systems
- Instrumentation
- Process Control
- Energy Management
- Product Testing
- Automotive Electronics
- Precision Audio Components
LM4040 Pin Configuration
The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 3-1.
TABLE 3-1: PIN FUNCTION TABLE
| Pin Number Fixed | Pin Number Adjustable | Pin Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | + | Cathode. Connect to positive voltage. |
| - | 1 | FB | Feedback. Connect to a resistive divider network to set the output voltage. |
| 2 | 3 | - | Anode. Connect to negative voltage. |
| 3 | - | NC | Not internally connected. This pin must be left floating or con- nected to -. |
LM4040 Electrical Characteristics
T A = Operating Temperature Range, T A = T J = -40°C to +85°C, unless noted.
| Parameters | Sym. | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LM4040C | ||||||
| Reverse-Breakdown Voltage | V R | - | 2.500 | - | V | I R = 100 μA, T A = +25°C |
| Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Tolerance (Note 2) | V R | - | - | ±12 | mV | I R = 100 μA, T A = +25°C |
| V R | - | - | ±29 | mV | I R = 100 μA | |
| Minimum Operating Current | I RMIN | - | 45 | 60 | μA | T A = +25°C |
| Minimum Operating Current | I RMIN | - | - | 65 | μA | - |
| Average Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient | ∆ V R / ∆ T | - | ±20 | - | ppm/°C | I R = 10 mA, T A = +25°C |
| Average Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient | ∆ V R / ∆ T | - | ±15 | ±100 | ppm/°C | I R = 1 mA |
| Average Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient | ∆ V R / ∆ T | - | ±15 | - | ppm/°C | I R = 100 μA, T A = +25°C |
| Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Change with Operating Current Change | ∆ V R / ∆ I R | - | 0.3 | 0.8 | mV | I RMIN ≤ I R ≤ 1 mA, T A = +25°C |
| Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Change with Operating Current Change | ∆ V R / ∆ I R | - | - | 1.0 | mV | I RMIN ≤ I R ≤ 1 mA |
| Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Change with Operating Current Change | ∆ V R / ∆ I R | - | 2.5 | 6.0 | mV | 1 mA ≤ I R ≤ 15 mA, T A = +25°C |
| Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Change with Operating Current Change | ∆ V R / ∆ I R | - | - | 8.0 | mV | 1 mA ≤ I R ≤ 15 mA |
| Reverse Dynamic Impedance | Z R | - | 0.3 | 0.9 | Ω | I R = 1 mA, f = 120 Hz, I AC = 0.1 I R , T A = +25°C |
| Wideband Noise | e N | - | 35 | - | μV RMS | I R = 100 μA, T A = +25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 10 kHz |
| Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Long-Term Stability | ∆ V R | - | 120 | - | ppm | t = 1000 hrs., T A = +25°C ±0.1°C, I R = 100 μA |
| LM4040D | ||||||
| Reverse-Breakdown Voltage | V R | - | 2.500 | - | V | I R = 100 μA, T A = +25°C |
| Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Tolerance (Note 2) | V R | - | - | ±25 | mV | I R = 100 μA, T A = +25°C |
| Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Tolerance (Note 2) | V R | - | - | ±49 | mV | I R = 100 μA |
| Minimum Operating Current | I RMIN | - | 45 | 65 | μA | T A = +25°C |
| Minimum Operating Current | I RMIN | - | - | 70 | μA | - |
| Average Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient | ∆ V R / ∆ T | - | ±20 | - | ppm/°C | I R = 10 mA, T A = +25°C |
| Average Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient | ∆ V R / ∆ T | - | ±15 | ±150 | ppm/°C | I R = 1 mA |
| Average Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient | ∆ V R / ∆ T | - | ±15 | - | ppm/°C | I R = 100 μA, T A = +25°C |
a. C-grade: ±1.15% = ±0.5% ±100 ppm/°C × 65°C
b. D-grade: ±1.98% = ±1.0% ±150 ppm/°C × 65°C
Example: The C-grade LM4040-2.5 has an overtemperature Reverse-Breakdown Voltage tolerance of ±2.5 × 1.15% = ±29 mV.
LM4040 Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Reverse Current | 20 mA |
| Forward Current | 10 mA |
| Maximum Output Voltage (LM4041-ADJ) | 15V |
| Power Dissipation (T A = +25°C; Note 1) | 306mW |
| ESD Susceptibility (HBM; Note 2) | 2 kV |
| ESD Susceptibility (MM; Note 2) | 200V |
| Operating Ratings ‡ | |
| Reverse Current (LM4040-2.5) | 60 μA to 15 mA |
| Reverse Current (LM4040-4.1) | 68 μA to 15 mA |
| Reverse Current (LM4040-5.0) | 74 μA to 15 mA |
| Reverse Current (LM4041-1.2) | 60 μA to 12 mA |
| Reverse Current (LM4041-ADJ) | 60 μA to 12 mA |
| Output Voltage Range (LM4041-ADJ) | 1.24V to 10V |
† Notice: Stresses above those listed under 'Absolute Maximum Ratings' may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at those or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not intended. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
‡ Notice: The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating ratings.
Note 1: The maximum power dissipation must be derated at elevated temperatures and is dictated by T JMAX (maximum junction temperature), Ɵ JA (junction-to-ambient thermal resistance), and T A (ambient temperature). The maximum allowable power dissipation at any temperature is P DMAX = (T JMAX - T A )/ Ɵ JA or the number given in the Absolute Maximum Ratings, whichever is lower. For the LM4040 and LM4041, T JMAX = +125°C and the typical thermal resistance, when board-mounted, is +326°C/W for the SOT-23 package.
- 2: Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions are recommended. Human body model, 1.5 k Ω in series with 100 pF. The machine model is a 200 pF capacitor discharged directly into each pin.
LM4040 Typical Application
LM4040 Package Information
NOTES:
Variants on the same datasheet
These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| LM4040-2.5 | Diodes Incorporated | SOT-23-3 |
| LM4040-4.1 | Diodes Incorporated | SOT-23-3 |
| LM4040-5.0 | Diodes Incorporated | SOT-23-3 |
| LM4040-X.X | Diodes Incorporated | — |
| LM4040/LM4041 | Diodes Incorporated | SOT-23-3 |
| LM4040C | Diodes Incorporated | SOT-23-3 |
| LM4040CYM3-2.5-TR | Diodes Incorporated | SOT-23-3 |
| LM4040CYM3-4.1-TR | Microchip Technology | TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3 |
| LM4040CYM3-5.0-TR | Diodes Incorporated | SOT-23-3 |
| LM4040D | Diodes Incorporated | SOIC-8 |
| LM4040DYM3-2.5-TR | Diodes Incorporated | SOT-23-3 |
| LM4040DYM3-4.1-TR | Diodes Incorporated | SOT-23-3 |
| LM4040DYM3-5.0-TR | Diodes Incorporated | SOT-23-3 |
| LM4041-1.2 | Diodes Incorporated | SOT-23-3 |
| LM4041-ADJ | Diodes Incorporated | SOT-23-3 |
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