
TL/H/5518
LM185-1.2/LM285-1.2/LM385-1.2 Micropower Voltage Reference Diode
January 1995
LM185-1.2/LM285-1.2/LM385-1.2
Micropower Voltage Reference Diode
General Description
The LM185-1.2/LM285-1.2/LM385-1.2 are micropower
2-terminal band-gap voltage regulator diodes. Operating
over a 10 mA to 20 mA current range, they feature excep-
tionally low dynamic impedance and good temperature sta-
bility. On-chip trimming is used to provide tight voltage toler-
ance. Since the LM185-1.2 band-gap reference uses only
transistors and resistors, low noise and good long term sta-
bility result.
Careful design of the LM185-1.2 has made the device ex-
ceptionally tolerant of capacitive loading, making it easy to
use in almost any reference application. The wide dynamic
operating range allows its use with widely varying supplies
with excellent regulation.
The extremely low power drain of the LM185-1.2 makes it
useful for micropower circuitry. This voltage reference can
be used to make portable meters, regulators or general pur-
pose analog circuitry with battery life approaching shelf life.
Further, the wide operating current allows it to replace older
references with a tighter tolerance part.
The LM185-1.2 is rated for operation over a b55§Cto
125§C temperature range while the LM285-1.2 is rated
b40§Cto85
§
C and the LM385-1.2 0§Cto70
§
C. The LM185-
1.2/LM285-1.2 are available in a hermetic TO-46 package
and the LM285-1.2/LM385-1.2 are also available in a low-
cost TO-92 molded package, as well as S.O. The LM185-
1.2 is also available in a hermetic leadless chip carrier pack-
age.
Features
Yg4mV(
g
0.3%) max. initial tolerance (A grade)
YOperating current of 10 mAto20mA
Y0.6Xmax dynamic impedance (A grade)
YLow temperature coefficient
YLow voltage referenceÐ1.235V
Y2.5V device and adjustable device also available
Ð LM185-2.5 series and LM185 series, respectively
Connection Diagrams
TO-92
Plastic Package (Z)
TL/H/5518–10
Bottom View
Order Number LM285Z-1.2,
LM285AZ-1.2, LM285AXZ-1.2,
LM285AYZ-1.2, LM285BXZ-1.2,
LM285BYZ-1.2, LM385Z-1.2,
LM385AZ-1.2, LM385AXZ-1.2,
LM385AYZ-1.2, LM385BZ-1.2,
LM385BXZ-1.2 or LM385BYZ-1.2
See NS Package Number Z03A
TO-46
Metal Can Package (H)
TL/H/5518–6
Bottom View
Order Number LM185H-1.2,
LM185H-1.2/883, LM185BXH-1.2,
LM185BYH-1.2/883, LM285H-1.2,
LM285BXH-1.2 or LM285BYH-1.2
See NS Package Number H02A
SO Package
TL/H/5518–9
Order Number LM285M-1.2,
LM285AM-1.2, LM285AXM-1.2,
LM285AYM-1.2, LM285BXM-1.2,
LM285BYM-1.2, LM385M-1.2,
LM385AM-1.2, LM385AXM-1.2,
LM385AYM-1.2, LM385BM-1.2,
LM385BXM-1.2 or LM385BYM-1.2
See NS Package Number M08A
SO Package
Alternate Pinout
TL/H/5518–11
Order Number LM385SM-1.2,
LM385ASM-1.2 or LM385BSM-1.2
See NS Package Number M08A
Typical Application
Wide Input
Range Reference
TL/H/5518–8
C1995 National Semiconductor Corporation RRD-B30M115/Printed in U. S. A.