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National Semiconductor LM4121 Precision Micropower Low Dropout Voltage Reference Datasheet
The LM4121 provides a high‑accuracy 1.25 V reference (or adjustable version) with a typical supply current of 160 µA and power‑down current below 2 µA, making it suitable for battery‑powered and portable applications. It operates from 1.8 V to 12 V and is offered in a 5‑pin SOT‑23 package.
The datasheet details absolute maximum ratings, electrical characteristics such as 0.2 % (A‑grade) output accuracy, 50 ppm/°C temperature coefficient, and typical application circuits including programmable current sources and low‑battery detectors. Industrial temperature range is –40 °C to +85 °C, with an extended range to –40 °C to +125 °C available on request.
National Semiconductor LM4121 specifications
| Output Voltage Accuracy (A‑grade) | 0.2 % |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 12 V |
| Package | 5‑pin SOT‑23 |
Source: National Semiconductor LM4121 Precision Micropower Low Dropout Voltage Reference Datasheet
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Questions answered in these manuals
What temperature range does the LM4121 guarantee its specifications?
It guarantees specifications from –40 °C to +85 °C (industrial range) and can be qualified for –40 °C to +125 °C on request.
From: National Semiconductor LM4121 Precision Micropower Low Dropout Voltage Reference Datasheet
What output voltage options are available for the LM4121?
The device is offered with a fixed 1.25 V output and an adjustable version.
From: National Semiconductor LM4121 Precision Micropower Low Dropout Voltage Reference Datasheet
What is the typical supply current of the LM4121?
The typical supply current is 160 µA.
From: National Semiconductor LM4121 Precision Micropower Low Dropout Voltage Reference Datasheet
What input voltage range can the LM4121 operate over?
It operates from 1.8 V up to 12 V input.
From: National Semiconductor LM4121 Precision Micropower Low Dropout Voltage Reference Datasheet
