General Description
The MAX6125/MAX6141/MAX6145/MAX6150/MAX6160
low-dropout, micropower, three-terminal voltage refer-
ences offer 2.5V, 4.096V, 4.5V, 5.0V, and adjustable
(1.23V to 12.4V) output voltages, respectively. Low,
200mV dropout makes these devices ideal for 3V and
5V systems. Unlike two-terminal references that waste
battery current and require an external resistor, the
MAX61xx family’s supply current is virtually independent
of input voltage variations, which translates to longer
battery life.
Initial accuracy for these devices is ±1%. The output
temperature coefficient is typically 15ppm/°C, and
guaranteed to be less than 50ppm/°C (except
for the MAX6160). The MAX6125/MAX6141/MAX6145/
MAX6150 are available in 3-pin SOT23 and 8-pin SO
packages. The MAX6160 is available in 4-pin SOT143
and 8-pin SO packages.
Features
♦3-Pin SOT23 Package
(MAX6125/MAX6141/MAX6145/MAX6150)
4-Pin SOT143 Package (MAX6160)
♦Low, 200mV Dropout Voltage
♦75µA Supply Current, Independent of
Input Voltage
♦15ppm/°C Typical Tempco (50ppm/°C, max)
♦Stable for All Capacitive Loads up to 10nF
♦Adjustable Output Voltage from
1.23V to (VIN - 0.2V) (MAX6160)
♦Optimized for 3V/5V Operation
Applications
3V/5V Systems
Battery-Powered Systems
Portable and Hand-Held Equipment
Data-Acquisition Systems
Instrumentation and Process Control
MAX6125/MAX6141/MAX6145/MAX6150/MAX6160
SOT23, Low-Cost, Low-Dropout,
3-Terminal Voltage References
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1
2
8
7
IN
N.C.
N.C.
N.C. (ADJ)
OUT
N.C.
N.C.
GND
MAX6125
MAX6141
MAX6145
MAX6150
MAX6160
SO
TOP VIEW
3
4
6
5
( ) ARE FOR MAX6160 ONLY
1
2
3GND
OUT
IN
MAX6125
MAX6141
MAX6145
MAX6150
SOT23-3
1
2
4
3
OUT
IN
ADJ
GND
MAX6160
SOT143-4
Pin Configurations
PART
MAX6125ESA
MAX6125EUR-T -40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
TEMP
RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
8 SO
3 SOT23-3
Ordering Information
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EBAA
PART
MAX6125
MAX6141
MAX6145
MAX6150
4.096
2.5
PRESET OUTPUT
VOLTAGE (V)
PIN-
PACKAGE
3 SOT23/8 SO
3 SOT23/8 SO
5
4.5 3 SOT23/8 SO
3 SOT23/8 SO
MAX6160 Adjustable
(1.23 to 12.40) 4 SOT143/8 SO
19-1177; Rev. 1; 10/02
Ordering Information continued on last page.
Typical Operating Circuit appears on last page.
MAX6141ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO —
MAX6141EUR-T -40°C to +85°C 3 SOT23-3 ECAA
MAX6125/MAX6141/MAX6145/MAX6150/MAX6160
SOT23, Low-Cost, Low-Dropout,
3-Terminal Voltage References
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6125
(VIN = 2.7V, IOUT = 0mA, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(Voltages With Respect to GND)
IN.......................................................................-0.3V to +13.5V
OUT, ADJ...................................................-0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V)
Output Short-Circuit Duration (to IN or GND).............Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
8-Pin SO (derate 5.9mW/°C above +70°C)....................471mW
3-Pin SOT23 (derate 4mW/°C above +70°C).................320mW
4-Pin SOT143 (derate 4mW/°C above +70°C)...............320mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +160°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
ISINK = 0mA to 1mA
ISOURCE = 0mA to 1mA
TA= TMIN to TMAX
0.1Hz to 10Hz
10Hz to 10kHz
VIN = 2.7V to 12.6V, TA= TMIN to TMAX
VIN = 2.7V to 12.6V
CONDITIONS
µA/V1.7 6∆IQ/∆VIN
Change in Supply Current
vs. Change in Input Voltage
V
2.450 2.550
VOUT
Output Voltage 2.475 2.500 2.525
V2.7 12.6VIN
Supply Voltage
µA
130
IQ
Quiescent Supply Current 75 100
mV/mA
1.15 10
∆VOUT/∆IOUT
Load Regulation 0.4 1
ppm/°C15 50TCVOUT
Output Voltage
Temperature Coefficient
15 µVP-P
500
en
Output Voltage Noise
µV/V150∆VOUT/∆VIN
Line Regulation
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
ISINK = 0mA to 1mA
ISOURCE = 0mA to 1mA
TA= TMIN to TMAX
0.1Hz to 10Hz
10Hz to 10kHz
VIN = 4.3V to 12.6V, TA= TMIN to TMAX
VIN = 4.3V to 12.6V
CONDITIONS
µA/V1.7 6∆IQ/∆VIN
Change in Supply Current
vs. Change in Input Voltage
V
4.015 4.180
VOUT
Output Voltage 4.055 4.096 4.140
V4.3 12.6VIN
Supply Voltage
µA
130
IQ
Quiescent Supply Current 78 105
mV/mA
1.65 16
∆VOUT/∆IOUT
Load Regulation 0.55 1.6
ppm/°C15 50TCVOUT
Output Voltage
Temperature Coefficient
25 µVP-P
700
en
Output Voltage Noise
µV/V250∆VOUT/∆VIN
Line Regulation
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6141
(VIN = 4.3V, IOUT = 0mA, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
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MAX6125/MAX6141/MAX6145/MAX6150/MAX6160
SOT23, Low-Cost, Low-Dropout,
3-Terminal Voltage References
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6145
(VIN = 4.7V, IOUT = 0mA, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
ISINK = 0mA to 1mA
ISOURCE = 0mA to 1mA
TA= TMIN to TMAX
0.1Hz to 10Hz
10Hz to 10kHz
VIN = 4.7V to 12.6V, TA= TMIN to TMAX
VIN = 4.7V to 12.6V
CONDITIONS
µA/V1.7 6∆IQ/∆VIN
Change in Supply Current
vs. Change in Input Voltage
V
4.410 4.590
VOUT
Output Voltage 4.455 4.500 4.545
V4.7 12.6VIN
Supply Voltage
µA
130
IQ
Quiescent Supply Current 79 105
mV/mA
1.75 18
∆VOUT/∆IOUT
Load Regulation 0.6 1.8
ppm/°C15 50TCVOUT
Output Voltage
Temperature Coefficient
30 µVP-P
800
en
Output Voltage Noise
µV/V250∆VOUT/∆VIN
Line Regulation
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
ISINK = 0mA to 1mA
ISOURCE = 0mA to 1mA
TA= TMIN to TMAX
0.1Hz to 10Hz
10Hz to 10kHz
VIN = 5.2V to 12.6V, TA= TMIN to TMAX
VIN = 5.2V to 12.6V
CONDITIONS
µA/V1.7 6∆IQ/∆VIN
Change in Supply Current
vs. Change in Input Voltage
V
4.900 5.100
VOUT
Output Voltage 4.950 5.000 5.050
V5.2 12.6VIN
Supply Voltage
µA
145
IQ
Quiescent Supply Current 80 110
mV/mA
1.9 20
∆VOUT/∆IOUT
Load Regulation 0.65 2
ppm/°C15 50TCVOUT
Output Voltage
Temperature Coefficient
35 µVP-P
900
en
Output Voltage Noise
µV/V150∆VOUT/∆VIN
Line Regulation
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6150
(VIN = 5.2V, IOUT = 0mA, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics
(VIN = VIN(MIN), IOUT = 0mA, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
40
2
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
MAX6125-TOC01
INPUT VOLTAGE ( V)
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
50
60
70
80
90
100
468101214
VALID OVER VIN(MIN) TO VIN(MAX)
FOR EACH PART
110
-50
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX6125-TOC02
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
10
20
30
40
50
70
60
80
90
100
-25 0 25 50 75 100
VIN = 10V
VIN = 3V
VIN = 5V
0
-50
LOAD REGULATION (SOURCING)
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX6125-TOC03
TEMPERATURE (°C)
LOAD REGULATION (mV/mA)
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
-25 0 25 50 75 100
VOUT = 5.0V (MAX6150)
VOUT = 4.096V (MAX6141)
VOUT = 2.5V (MAX6125/MAX6160)
VOUT = 4.5V (MAX6145)
MAX6125/MAX6141/MAX6145/MAX6150/MAX6160
SOT23, Low-Cost, Low-Dropout,
3-Terminal Voltage References
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6160
(VIN = 2.7V; IOUT = 0mA; R1 = 215kΩ±0.1%, R2 = 208kΩ±0.1% (circuit of Figure 1); TA= +25°C; unless otherwise noted.) (Notes 1, 2)
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= TMIN to TMAX
TA= +25°C
ISINK = 0mA to 1mA
ISOURCE = 0mA to 1mA
0.1Hz to 10Hz
10Hz to 10kHz
VIN = 2.7V to 12.6V, TA= TMIN to TMAX
VIN = 2.7V to 12.6V
CONDITIONS
µA/V1.7 6∆IQ/∆VIN
Change in Supply Current
vs. Change in Input Voltage
V
2.450 2.550
VOUT
Output Voltage 2.475 2.500 2.525
V2.7 12.6VIN
Supply Voltage
µA
130
IQ
Quiescent Supply Current 75 100
mV/mA
1.15 10
∆VOUT/∆IOUT
Load Regulation 0.35 1
V1.23VADJ
ADJ Feedback Voltage Threshold
15 µVP-P
500
en
Output Voltage Noise
µV/V150∆VOUT/∆VIN
Line Regulation
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
Note 1: All devices are 100% production tested at TA= +25°C, and are guaranteed by design for TA= TMIN to TMAX as specified.
Note 2: R1 and R2 program the output voltage in the 1.23V to (VIN - 0.2V) range (see the Setting the MAX6160 Output Voltage section).
TA= TMIN to TMAX V1.23 VIN - 0.2Output Voltage Range
TA= TMIN to TMAX ppm/°C15 100TCVOUT
Output Voltage
Temperature Coefficient
VADJ = 1.23V nA
70
IADJ
ADJ Input Current
MAX6125/MAX6141/MAX6145/MAX6150/MAX6160
SOT23, Low-Cost, Low-Dropout,
3-Terminal Voltage References
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0
-50
LOAD REGULATION (SINKING)
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX6125-TOC04
TEMPERATURE (°C)
LOAD REGULATION (mV/mA)
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
-25 0 25 50 75 100
VOUT = 5.0V (MAX6150)
VOUT = 4.096V (MAX6141)
VOUT = 2.5V (MAX6125/MAX6160)
VOUT = 4.5V (MAX6145)
2.496
0
MAX6125/MAX6160
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. SOURCE CURRENT
MAX6125-TOC05
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.497
2.498
2.499
2.500
2.501
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
4.092
0
MAX6141
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. SOURCE CURRENT
MAX6125-TOC06
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4.093
4.094
4.095
4.096
4.097
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
4.496
0
MAX6145
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. SOURCE CURRENT
MAX6125-TOC07
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4.499
4.498
4.497
4.500
4.501
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
70
-50
MAX6125/MAX6160
DROPOUT VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX6125-TOC10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
100
90
80
110
IOUT = 1mA
120
-25 0 25 50 75 100
4.996
0
MAX6150
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. SOURCE CURRENT
MAX6125-TOC08
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4.999
4.998
4.997
5.000
5.001
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
0
0.0
DROPOUT VOLTAGE
vs. SOURCE CURRENT
MAX6125-TOC09
SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.52.0 3.53.0 4.0
80
-50
MAX6141/MAX6145/MAX6150
DROPOUT VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX6125-TOC11
TEMPERATURE (°C)
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
84
88
92
96
100
-25 0 25 50 75 100
IOUT = 1mA
0
-50
MAX6160
ADJ INPUT CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX6125-TOC12
TEMPERATURE (°C)
ADJ INPUT CURRENT (nA)
20
40
60
80
100
120
-25 0 25 50 75 100
VIN = 2.7V
VADJ = 1.23V
____________________________Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VIN = VIN(MIN), IOUT = 0mA, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX6125/MAX6141/MAX6145/MAX6150/MAX6160
SOT23, Low-Cost, Low-Dropout,
3-Terminal Voltage References
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10µs/div
A = OUTPUT CURRENT, 1mA/div, IOUT = 0mA to -1mA
B = OUTPUT VOLTAGE, 200mV/div
MAX6125
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE (SINKING)
A
B
_____________________________Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VIN = VIN(MIN), IOUT = 0mA, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
10µs/div
A = OUTPUT CURRENT, 1mA/div, IOUT = 0mA to 1mA
B = OUTPUT VOLTAGE, 50mV/div
MAX6125
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE (SOURCING)
A
B
5µs/div
A = INPUT VOLTAGE, 100mV/div, VIN = 3V ±50mV
B = OUTPUT VOLTAGE, 20mV/div
MAX6125
LINE-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
A
B
0V
0V
1s/div
MAX6125
0.1Hz TO 100Hz NOISE
50µV/div
-1.0
2
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
MAX6125-TOC013
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE* (%)
-0.5
0
0.5
1.0
468101214
VALID OVER VIN(MIN) TO VIN(MAX)
FOR EACH PART
-0.3
-50
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX6125-TOC014
TEMPERATURE (°C)
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE** (%)
-0.2
-0.1
0
0.1
0.2
-25 0 25 50 75 100
0
0.0001
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY
MAX6125-TOC15
FREQUENCY (kHz)
PSRR (dB)
20
40
60
80
120
100
140
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
*With respect to output voltage at VIN = VIN(MIN). **With respect to output voltage at TA= +25°C.
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_____________Applications Information
Setting the MAX6160 Output Voltage
Set the output voltage on the MAX6160 by connecting
a resistor divider between OUT, ADJ, and GND
(Figure 1). Choose R1 according to the following equa-
tion:
R1 = (1.06 x 105) (VOUT / VADJ) Ω
where VTH = 1.23V. The scaling factor (1.06 x 105)
compensates for the MAX6160's change in ADJ input
current over temperature. When R1 is chosen correctly,
the change in voltage across R1 caused by the ADJ
input current is properly cancelled. Choose R1 to within
±5% of this calculated value (nearest standard value
plus specified resistor tolerance) to optimize the output
voltage temperature coefficient. Using R1 = 215kΩ:
which is also the nearest 0.1% resistor value.
Choose R2 according to the following equation:
R2 = R1 / (VOUT / VADJ - 1)
For example, a 2.5V output requires R1 = (1.06 x 105)
(2.5V / 1.23V) ≈215kΩ, which is the nearest standard-
value 0.1% resistor.
Input Bypassing
For the best line-transient performance, decouple the
input with a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor, as shown in the
Typical Operating Circuit. Locate the capacitor as
close to the device pin as possible. Where transient
performance is less important, no capacitor is
necessary.
Output Bypassing
The MAX6125/MAX6141/MAX6145/MAX6150/MAX6160
do not require an output capacitor. They are stable for
capacitive loads from 0nF to 10nF. If your application
requires an output charge reservoir (e.g., to decouple
the reference from a DAC’s input), then make sure that
the total output capacitive load does not exceed 10nF
for optimum settling-time performance.
MAX6125/MAX6141/MAX6145/MAX6150/MAX6160
SOT23, Low-Cost, Low-Dropout,
3-Terminal Voltage References
______________________________________________________________Pin Description
Adjustable output voltage feedback input. Connect a resistor
divider between OUT, ADJ, and GND (Figure 1).
ADJ5**
Input VoltageIN8
GroundGND4
No Connection. Not internally connected.N.C.2, 3, 5*, 6, 7
Reference OutputOUT1
FUNCTIONNAME
SO
—
1
3
—
2
SOT23-3
2
3
1
—
4
SOT143
*Except MAX6160.
**MAX6160 only.
MAX6160
OUT
ADJ
GND
IN
R1 = 1.06 x 105
(
––––
)
Ω
VOUT
VADJ
R2 = –—––––
VOUT
VADJ
(
–––– - 1
)
R1
VADJ = 1.23V
VOUT
VIN
R1
R2
Figure 1. MAX6160 Adjustable Output Circuit
PIN
R2 = 215k
2.5V
1.23V -1
208k
Ω
≈Ω
MAX6125/MAX6141/MAX6145/MAX6150/MAX6160
SOT23, Low-Cost, Low-Dropout,
3-Terminal Voltage References
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Ordering Information (continued)
PART
MAX6145ESA
MAX6145EUR-T -40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C 8 SO
3 SOT23-3
TEMP
RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
—
EDAA
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MARK
MAX6160EUS-T -40°C to +85°C 4 SOT143-4 JXAA
MAX6150ESA
MAX6150EUR-T -40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C 8 SO
3 SOT23-3
—
EEAA
MAX6160ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO —
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 42
Typical Operating Circuit
MAX6125
MAX6141
MAX6145
MAX6150
IN
VIN = (VOUT + 200mV) to 12.6V
OUT
0.1µF*
*OPTIONAL
GND
VOUT
MAX6125/MAX6141/MAX6145/MAX6150/MAX6160
SOT23, Low-Cost, Low-Dropout,
3-Terminal Voltage References
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