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LM4040

Shunt Voltage Reference

The LM4040 is a shunt voltage reference from Diodes Incorporated. View the full LM4040 datasheet below including key specifications, pinout, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

Diodes Incorporated

Category

Shunt Voltage Reference

Package

SOT-23

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Power Dissipation306 mW (at +25°C)
Output Voltage Fixed1.225V, 2.500V, 4.096V, 5.000V
Maximum Operating Current15 mA (LM4040), 12 mA (LM4041)
Minimum Operating Current60 μA
Reverse Dynamic Impedance0.9 Ω to 1.5 Ω (max, at 1 mA, 120 Hz)
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C
Output Voltage Adjustable Range1.24V 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)

Overview

Part: LM4040/LM4041

Type: Precision Micropower Shunt Voltage Reference

Description: Precision micropower shunt voltage reference available in fixed reverse-breakdown voltages of 1.225V, 2.500V, 4.096V, and 5.000V, or an adjustable version, featuring low dynamic impedance and operating currents from 60 μA to 15 mA.

Operating Conditions:

  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
  • Reverse current (LM4040-2.5): 60 μA to 15 mA
  • Output voltage range (LM4041-ADJ): 1.24V to 10V

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max reverse current: 20 mA
  • Max forward current: 10 mA
  • Max output voltage (LM4041-ADJ): 15V
  • Max junction temperature: +125 °C

Key Specs:

  • Reverse-Breakdown Voltage (LM4040-2.5C): 2.500 V (typ) at I_R = 100 μA, T_A = +25°C
  • Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Tolerance (LM4040-2.5C): ±12 mV (max) at I_R = 100 μA, T_A = +25°C
  • Minimum Operating Current (LM4040-2.5C): 60 μA (max)
  • Maximum Operating Current (LM4040 versions): 15 mA
  • Average Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient (LM4040-2.5C): ±100 ppm/°C (max) at I_R = 1 mA
  • Reverse Dynamic Impedance (LM4040-2.5C): 0.9 Ω (max) at I_R = 1 mA, f = 120 Hz, T_A = +25°C
  • Wideband Noise (LM4040-2.5C): 35 μV RMS (typ) at I_R = 100 μA, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 10 kHz
  • Output Voltage Range (LM4041-ADJ): 1.24V to 10V

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

Applications:

  • Battery-Powered Equipment
  • Data Acquisition Systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Process Control
  • Energy Management
  • Product Testing
  • Automotive Electronics
  • Precision Audio Components

Package:

  • SOT-23

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

Applications

  • Battery-Powered Equipment
  • Data Acquisition Systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Process Control
  • Energy Management
  • Product Testing
  • Automotive Electronics
  • Precision Audio Components

Pin Configuration

LM4040 SOT-23 Pinout

Pin NumberPin NameTypeDescription
1+PCathode. Connect to positive voltage.
2PAnode. Connect to negative voltage.
3NCNot internally connected. This pin must be left floating or connected to −.

Notes

  • This pinout is for the LM4040 fixed-voltage variants (LM4040-2.5, LM4040-4.1, LM4040-5.0).
  • The LM4041-ADJ adjustable variant uses a different pin assignment (see Table 3-1 "Pin Number Adjustable" column): Pin 1 = FB, Pin 2 = +, Pin 3 = −.
  • Pin 3 (NC) is not internally connected and should be left floating or connected to the anode (−).

Electrical Characteristics

T A = Operating Temperature Range, T A = T J = -40°C to +85°C, unless noted.

ParametersSym.Min.Typ.Max.UnitsConditions
LM4040C
Reverse-Breakdown VoltageV R-2.500-VI R = 100 μA, T A = +25°C
Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Tolerance (Note 2)V R--±12mVI R = 100 μA, T A = +25°C
V R--±29mVI R = 100 μA
Minimum Operating CurrentI RMIN-4560μAT A = +25°C
Minimum Operating CurrentI RMIN--65μA-
Average Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient∆ V R / ∆ T-±20-ppm/°CI R = 10 mA, T A = +25°C
Average Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient∆ V R / ∆ T-±15±100ppm/°CI R = 1 mA
Average Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient∆ V R / ∆ T-±15-ppm/°CI R = 100 μA, T A = +25°C
Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Change with Operating Current Change∆ V R / ∆ I R-0.30.8mVI RMIN ≤ I R ≤ 1 mA, T A = +25°C
Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Change with Operating Current Change∆ V R / ∆ I R--1.0mVI RMIN ≤ I R ≤ 1 mA
Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Change with Operating Current Change∆ V R / ∆ I R-2.56.0mV1 mA ≤ I R ≤ 15 mA, T A = +25°C
Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Change with Operating Current Change∆ V R / ∆ I R--8.0mV1 mA ≤ I R ≤ 15 mA
Reverse Dynamic ImpedanceZ R-0.30.9ΩI R = 1 mA, f = 120 Hz, I AC = 0.1 I R , T A = +25°C
Wideband Noisee N-35-μV RMSI R = 100 μA, T A = +25°C, 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 10 kHz
Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Long-Term Stability∆ V R-120-ppmt = 1000 hrs., T A = +25°C ±0.1°C, I R = 100 μA
LM4040D
Reverse-Breakdown VoltageV R-2.500-VI R = 100 μA, T A = +25°C
Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Tolerance (Note 2)V R--±25mVI R = 100 μA, T A = +25°C
Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Tolerance (Note 2)V R--±49mVI R = 100 μA
Minimum Operating CurrentI RMIN-4565μAT A = +25°C
Minimum Operating CurrentI RMIN--70μA-
Average Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient∆ V R / ∆ T-±20-ppm/°CI R = 10 mA, T A = +25°C
Average Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient∆ V R / ∆ T-±15±150ppm/°CI R = 1 mA
Average Reverse-Breakdown Voltage Temperature Coefficient∆ V R / ∆ T-±15-ppm/°CI 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.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

  • 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.

Typical Application

Package Information

NOTES:

Ordering Information

MPNPackageTemperature RangePacking
LM4040-2.5CSOT-23-40°C to +85°Cnull
LM4040-2.5DSOT-23-40°C to +85°Cnull
LM4040-4.1CSOT-23-40°C to +85°Cnull
LM4040-4.1DSOT-23-40°C to +85°Cnull
LM4040-5.0CSOT-23-40°C to +85°Cnull
LM4040-5.0DSOT-23-40°C to +85°Cnull
LM4041-1.2CSOT-23-40°C to +85°Cnull
LM4041-1.2DSOT-23-40°C to +85°Cnull
LM4041-ADJCSOT-23-40°C to +85°Cnull
LM4041-ADJDSOT-23-40°C to +85°Cnull

Related Variants

The following components are covered by the same datasheet.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
LM4040-2.5Diodes Incorporated
LM4040-4.1Diodes Incorporated
LM4040-5.0Diodes Incorporated
LM4040-X.XDiodes Incorporated
LM4040/LM4041Diodes Incorporated
LM4040CDiodes Incorporated
LM4040CYM3-2.5-TRDiodes Incorporated
LM4040CYM3-4.1-TRMicrochip TechnologyTO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3
LM4040CYM3-5.0-TRDiodes Incorporated
LM4040DDiodes Incorporated
LM4040DYM3-2.5-TRDiodes Incorporated
LM4040DYM3-4.1-TRDiodes Incorporated
LM4040DYM3-5.0-TRDiodes Incorporated
LM4041-1.2Diodes Incorporated
LM4041-ADJDiodes Incorporated
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