National Semiconductor LM4051 Precision Micropower Shunt Voltage Reference Datasheet

Ideal for space critical applications, the LM4051 precision voltage reference is available in the sub-miniature (3 mm x 1.3 mm) SOT-23 surface-mount package. The LM4051’s advanced design eliminates the need for an external stabilizing capacitor while ensuring stability with any capacitive load, thus making the LM4051 easy to use. Further reducing design effort is the availability of a fixed (1.225V) and adjustable reverse breakdown voltage. The minimum operating current is 60 µA for the LM4051-1.2 and the LM4051-ADJ. Both versions have a maximum operating current of 12 mA. The LM4051 comes in three grades (A, B, and C). The best grade devices (A) have an initial accuracy of 0.1%, while the B-grade have 0.2% and the C-grade 0.5%, all with a tempco of 50 ppm/˚C guaranteed from −40˚C to 125˚C. The LM4051 utilizes fuse and zener-zap trim of reference voltage during wafer sort to ensure that the prime parts have an accuracy of better than ±0.1% (A grade) at 25˚C.


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Brand
National Semiconductor
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
14
File format
PDF
File size
746 KB
Published
08 May, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
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074955858AB026A170D754AFC82843B0

About this manual

The LM4051 precision voltage reference is offered in a sub‑miniature 8 mm × 1.3 mm SOT‑23 surface‑mount package. It eliminates the need for an external stabilizing capacitor and tolerates capacitive loads, making it easy to integrate. Two versions are available: a fixed 1.225 V output and an adjustable output, with a minimum operating current of 60 pA and a maximum of 12 mA.

The device provides grades A, B, and C with initial accuracy of 0.1 %, 0.2 % and 0.5 % respectively, a temperature coefficient of 50 ppm/°C, and low output noise of 20 µV rms (10 Hz‑10 kHz). It is suited for portable battery‑powered equipment, data acquisition, instrumentation, automotive, medical and other applications.

What's inside

  • General Description
  • Features
  • Key Specifications
  • Applications
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Typical Performance Characteristics
  • Physical Dimensions
  • Ordering Information

Specifications

Fixed output voltage1.225 V
Minimum operating current60 pA
Maximum operating current12 mA
Temperature coefficient50 ppm/°C
PackageSOT‑23

Frequently asked questions

What is the fixed output voltage option for the LM4051?

The fixed reverse breakdown voltage option is 1.225 V.

What is the industrial temperature range for the LM4051?

The industrial temperature range is –40 °C to +85 °C.

Does the LM4051 require an external output capacitor?

No, the LM4051 operates without an output capacitor.

What is the maximum output current of the LM4051?

The device can source up to 12 mA of output current.

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