MAX6120:Low-Cost, Micropower, Precision 3-Terminal, 1.2V Voltage Reference

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.

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
DataSheet
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MAX6120 Data SheetMAX6120.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberVOUT
(V)
Temp. Coeff.
(ppm/°C)
Initial Accuracy
(% max)
ISUPPLY
(µA)
VSUPPLY
(V)
VSUPPLY
(V)
Noise 0.1Hz to 10Hz
(µVpp)
Oper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
max@ +25°CmaxminmaxtypSee Notes
MAX61201.21001702.41110-40 to +85SOIC(N)/8
SOT/3
$1.26 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX6120ESANo Longer AvailableMAX6120ESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX6120ESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX6120ESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX6120ESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX6120ESA+TN.SO;8 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX6120EURNo Longer AvailableMAX6120EUR+SOT,;3 pin;8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX6120EUR+ActiveSOT,;3 pin;8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX6120EUR+TActiveSOT,;3 pin;8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX6120EUR-TNo Longer AvailableMAX6120EUR+TSOT,;3 pin;8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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