MAX4006:High-Accuracy, High-Side Current Monitors in SOT23

Precision, High-Side 10:1 Current Monitor Senses Currents from 10nA to 10mA

The MAX4004/MAX4006 precision, high-side, current monitors are specifically designed for monitoring photodiode current in fiber applications. They offer a connection point for the reference current and a monitor output that produces a signal proportional to the reference current. The monitor output of the MAX4004 is a current proportional to the reference current. The monitor output of the MAX4006 is a voltage proportional to the reference current. The current monitors have six decades of dynamic range and monitor reference current of 250nA to 2.5mA with better than 5% accuracy. The photodiode current can be monitored from 10nA to 10mA with reduced accuracy. The MAX4004/MAX4006 accept a +2.7V to +22V supply voltage, suitable for PIN photodiode applications. (For higher voltage applications, refer to the MAX4007/MAX4008 data sheet.) Internal current limiting (20mA, typ) protects the device against short-circuit-to-ground or excessive current conditions. A clamp diode protects the monitor output from overvoltage. Additionally, these devices feature thermal shutdown if the die temperature reaches +150°C. The MAX4004/MAX4006 are available in tiny, space-saving 6-pin SOT23 packages, and operate over the extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Key Features
  • Wide Reference Current Dynamic Range
    • Guaranteed 250nA to 2.5mA with 5% Accuracy
    • Extended 10nA to 10mA with 10% Monitor Accuracy
  • Current (MAX4004) or Voltage (MAX4006) Monitor Output
  • Reference Current-Limit Protection (20mA, typ)
  • Voltage Clamp Protects Subsequent Output Circuitry
  • +2.7V to +22V Wide Voltage Range Operation
  • 6-Pin SOT23 Packages
MAX4004, MAX4006: Functional Diagrams
MAX4004, MAX4006: Functional Diagrams
Applications/Uses
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Current-to-Voltage Conversion
  • Laboratory Instrumentation
  • Level Translation
  • Medical Instrumentation
  • Photodiode Current-Monitoring Systems
  • Portable Instrumentation
DataSheet
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MAX4004-MAX4006 Data SheetMAX4004-MAX4006.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberPhoto Diode Appl.IDIODEIDIODEVBIAS
(V)
VBIAS
(V)
ICC
(µA)
eNOUT
(µVRMS)
iNOUT
(pARMS)
Package/PinsOper. Temp.
(°C)
Budgetary
Price
minmaxminmaxtypto 10kHzto 10kHzSee Notes
MAX4004PIN10nA (-113dBm)10mA (+7dBm)2.72240-9.2SOT/6-40 to +85$1.25 @1k
MAX40061.3-SOT/6$1.16 @1k
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX4006EUT+ActiveSOT,;6 pin;9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4006EUT+TActiveSOT,;6 pin;9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX4006EUT-TNo Longer AvailableMAX4006EUT+TSOT,;6 pin;9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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