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LM4040/LM4041

Shunt Voltage Reference

The LM4040/LM4041 is a shunt voltage reference from Diodes Incorporated. View the full LM4040/LM4041 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

LM4040/LM4041 shares its datasheet with LM4040, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official LM4040/LM4041 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Package

SOT-23-3

LM4040/LM4041 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ESD (HBM)2 kV
Initial Tolerance±0.5% (C grade), ±1.0% (D grade)
Long-Term Stability120 ppm typ (1000 hrs)
Temperature Coefficient100 ppm/°C (C grade), 150 ppm/°C (D grade)
Maximum Operating Current15 mA (LM4040), 12 mA (LM4041)
Minimum Operating Current60 µA (LM4041-1.2) to 74 µA (LM4040-5.0)
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C
Wideband Noise (LM4040-2.5)35 µVRMS typ (10 Hz to 10 kHz)
Absolute Max Reverse Current20 mA
Maximum Junction Temperature+125°C
Power Dissipation (TA = 25°C)306 mW
Thermal Resistance (SOT-23, θJA)326°C/W
Reverse Dynamic Impedance (LM4040-2.5)0.3 Ω typ at IR = 1 mA
Reverse-Breakdown Voltage (Fixed Options)1.225V, 2.500V, 4.096V, 5.000V
Adjustable Output Voltage Range (LM4041-ADJ)1.24V to 10V

LM4040/LM4041 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/LM4041 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/LM4041 Applications

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

LM4040/LM4041 Pin Configuration

The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 3-1.

TABLE 3-1: PIN FUNCTION TABLE

Pin Number FixedPin Number AdjustablePin NameDescription
12+Cathode. Connect to positive voltage.
-1FBFeedback. Connect to a resistive divider network to set the output voltage.
23-Anode. Connect to negative voltage.
3-NCNot internally connected. This pin must be left floating or con- nected to -.

LM4040/LM4041 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.

LM4040/LM4041 Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterLimit
Reverse Current20 mA
Forward Current10 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/LM4041 Typical Application

LM4040/LM4041 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 NumberManufacturerPackage
LM4040Diodes IncorporatedSOT-23
LM4040-2.5Diodes IncorporatedSOT-23-3
LM4040-4.1Diodes IncorporatedSOT-23-3
LM4040-5.0Diodes IncorporatedSOT-23-3
LM4040-X.XDiodes Incorporated—
LM4040CDiodes IncorporatedSOT-23-3
LM4040CYM3-2.5-TRDiodes IncorporatedSOT-23-3
LM4040CYM3-4.1-TRMicrochip TechnologyTO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3
LM4040CYM3-5.0-TRDiodes IncorporatedSOT-23-3
LM4040DDiodes IncorporatedSOIC-8
LM4040DYM3-2.5-TRDiodes IncorporatedSOT-23-3
LM4040DYM3-4.1-TRDiodes IncorporatedSOT-23-3
LM4040DYM3-5.0-TRDiodes IncorporatedSOT-23-3
LM4041-1.2Diodes IncorporatedSOT-23-3
LM4041-ADJDiodes IncorporatedSOT-23-3

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