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MAX6120

Low-Cost, Micropower, Precision 3-Terminal, 1.2V Voltage Reference

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Technical Documents

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Status

Active: In Production.

Description

The MAX6120 is the lowest-power 1.2V, precision, three-terminal voltage reference offered in a SOT23 package. Ideal for 3V battery-powered equipment where power conservation is critical, the MAX6120 is a low-power alternative to existing two-terminal shunt references. Unlike two-terminal references that throw away battery current and require an external series resistor, the MAX6120 has a 70µA maximum supply current (typically only 50µA) that is independent of the input voltage. This feature translates to maximum efficiency at all battery voltages.

The MAX6120 operates from a supply voltage as low as 2.4V, and initial accuracy is ±1% for the SOT23 package. Output voltage temperature coefficient is typically only 30ppm/°C, and is guaranteed to be less than 100ppm/°C in the SOT23 package. For a guaranteed output voltage temperature coefficient of less than 50ppm/°C, see the MAX6520 data sheet.

Data Sheet

Download	Rev 1	(PDF, 87kB)
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Key Features

3-Pin SOT23 Package
Supply Current Independent of Input Voltage Over Temperature
50µA Supply Current
2.4V to 11V Input Voltage Range
30ppm/°C Typical Tempco (SOT23)
±1% Initial Accuracy (SOT23)

Applications/Uses

Battery-Powered Applications
Data Acquisition
Instrumentation and Process Control
Portable and Handheld Equipment

Key Specifications:

Voltage References

Part Number

V_OUT
(V)

Temp. Coeff.
(ppm/°C)

Initial Accuracy
(% max)

I_SUPPLY
(µA)

V_SUPPLY
(V)

Noise 0.1Hz to 10Hz
(µVpp)

Oper. Temp.
(°C)

Package/Pins

Smallest Available Pckg.
(mm²)

Budgetary Price

max

@ +25°C

max

min

max

typ

max w/pins

See Notes

MAX6120

1.2

100

2.4

-40 to +85

SOIC(N)/8

SOT/3

$0.80 @1k

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Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.

Diagram

Typical Operating Circuit

Pin Configuration

Application Notes

Tutorial 722		3V/5V DACs Support Intelligent Current Loop
Application Note 2879		Selecting the Optimum Voltage Reference

Product Guides

Microprocessor Supervisory (PDF)

Reliability Reports

Reliability Report:	MAX6120.pdf
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Tape and Reel

Sample

Part Number	Free Sample	Buy	Status	Package: TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT DRAWING CODE/VAR *	Temp	RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX6120ESA			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8-2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX6120ESA+			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8+2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX6120ESA+T			Active	SOIC(N);8 pin;30.9 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0041 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0096 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: S8+2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX6120ESA-T			Active	N.SO;8 pin Land Pattern: Not Available	-40°C to +85°C	See data sheet
MAX6120EUR			Active	SOT;3 pin;8 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0051 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0179 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: U3-1*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX6120EUR+			Active	SOT;3 pin;8 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0051 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0179 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: U3+1*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX6120EUR+T			Active	SOT;3 pin;8 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0051 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0179 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: U3+1*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX6120EUR-T			Active	SOT;3 pin;8 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0051 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0179 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: U3-1*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis

Notes:

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Part number suffixes: T or T&R = tape and reel; + = RoHS/lead-free; # = RoHS/lead-exempt; -D = drypack; -U/+U on DS parts = cut tape. More: See Full Data Sheet or Maxim Product Naming Conventions.
* Some packages have variations, listed on the drawing. "PkgCode/Variation" tells which variation the product uses. Note that "+", "#", "-" in the part number suffix describes RoHS status. Package drawings may show a different suffix character.

Notes and Comments

Low cost, micropower three-terminal reference

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