19-0038; Rev 3; 6/07

Low-Power, Low-Drift, +2.5V/+5V/+10V

Precision Voltage References
General Description Features

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 precision 2.5V, 5V, and MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
10V references offer excellent accuracy and very low +2.5V/+5V/+10V Outputs
power consumption. Extremely low temperature drift
1.5mV/2.0mV/3.0mV (max) Initial Accuracy
combined with excellent line and load regulation permit
stable operation over a wide range of electrical and envi- 7ppm/C (max) Temperature Coefficient
ronmental conditions. Operation for the MAX873 is guar-
450A (max) Quiescent Current
anteed with a +4.5V supply, making the part ideal in
systems running from a +5V 10% supply. Low 10Hz to Low Noise: 3.8VP-P (typ at 2.5V)
1kHz noisetypically 3.8VRMS, 9VRMS, and 18VRMS,
respectively, for the MAX873, MAX875, MAX876make Sources 10mA, Sinks 2mA
the parts suitable for 12-bit data-acquisition systems. 15ppm/mA Load Regulation (max)
A TRIM pin facilitates adjustment of the reference voltage 4ppm/V Line Regulation (max)
over a 6% range, using only a 100k potentiometer. A
voltage output proportional to temperature provides a Wide Supply Voltage Range, +4.5V to +18V
source for temperature compensation circuits, tempera- (MAX873)
ture warning circuits, and other applications.
TEMP Output Proportional to Temperature

Applications Typical Operating Circuit

12-Bit ADCs and DACs
V+
Digital Multimeters
Portable Data-Acquisition Systems IN
Low-Power Test Equipment
MAX873
MAX875
0.1F* MAX876 +2.5V (MAX873)
OUT +5.0V (MAX875)
+10.0V (MAX876)

GND
*OPTIONAL

Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet. 0V

Ordering Information/Selector Guide

OUTPUT MAX INITIAL
PIN- PKG
PART VOLTAGE TEMPCO ACCURACY
PACKAGE CODE
(V) (ppm/C) %
MAX873AESA+ 8 SO 2.500 7 0.06 S8-4
MAX873BESA+ 8 SO 2.500 20 0.10 S8-4
MAX875AESA+ 8 SO 5.000 7 0.04 S8-4
MAX875BESA+ 8 SO 5.000 20 0.06 S8-4
MAX876AESA+ 8 SO 10.000 7 0.03 S8-4
MAX876BESA+ 8 SO 10.000 20 0.05 S8-4
+Denotes a lead-free package.
Note: All devices are specified over the -40C to +85C operating temperature range.

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For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
MAX873/MAX875/MAX876

IN to GND ...............................................................-0.3V to +20V Operating Temperature Ranges:

OUT, TRIM, TEMP, TEST ..............................- 0.3V to (IN + 0.3V) MAX87_ _E_A ..................................................-40C to +85C
Output Short-Circuit Duration (to GND)....................................5s Storage Temperature Range .............................-65C to +150C
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70C) Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300C
SO (derate 5.88mW/C above +70C) .........................471mW Junction Temperature (TJ) ...............................................+150C

Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICSMAX873
(VIN = +5V, IL = 0mA, CLOAD < 100pF, TA = -40C to +85C, unless otherwise noted.)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

MAX873A (0.06%) 2.4985 2.5000 2.5015
Output Voltage VOUT TA = +25C V
MAX873B (0.10%) 2.4975 2.5000 2.5025
Output-Voltage Drift MAX873A 2 7
TCVOUT ppm/C
(Note 1) MAX873B 5 20
0.1Hz to 10Hz 3.8 VP-P
Output-Noise Voltage en TA = +25C
10Hz to 1kHz 6.8 VRMS
TA = +25C 1 4.0
Line Regulation VIN = 4.5V to 18V ppm/V
TA = -40C to +85C 2 6
IL = 0 to 10mA TA = +25C 3 15
(source) TA = -40C to +85C 3 20
Load Regulation ppm/mA
TA = +25C 100 900
IL = 0 to -1mA (sink)
TA = -40C to +85C 150 1900
TA = +25C 300 450
Quiescent Supply Current IQ A
TA = -40C to +85C 300 600
Short-Circuit Output Current ISC Output shorted to GND 60 mA
VOUT Adjust Range 100 mV
Long-Term Output Drift 50 ppm/kh
TEMP PIN
Voltage Output VTEMP TA = +25C 570 mV
Temperature Sensitivity TCVTEMP 1.9 mV/C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICSMAX875
(VIN = +15V, IL = 0mA, CLOAD < 100pF, TA = -40C to +85C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
MAX875A (0.04%) 4.998 5.000 5.002
Output Voltage VOUT TA = +25C V
MAX875B (0.06%) 4.997 5.000 5.003
Output Voltage Drift MAX875A 2 7
TCVOUT ppm/C
(Note 1) MAX875B 5 20
0.1Hz to 10Hz 9 VP-P
Output-Noise Voltage en TA = +25C
10Hz to 1kHz 14.5 VRMS
TA = +25C 1 4.0
Line Regulation VIN = 7V to 18V ppm/V
TA = -40C to +85C 2 6

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICSMAX875 (continued)

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
(VIN = +15V, IL = 0mA, CLOAD < 100pF, TA = -40C to +85C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
IL = 0 to 10mA TA = +25C 3 15
(source) TA = -40C to +85C 3 20
Load Regulation ppm/mA
TA = +25C 100 900
IL = 0 to -1mA (sink)
TA = -40C to +85C 150 1900
TA = +25C 320 550
Quiescent Supply Current IQ A
TA = -40C to +85C 320 700
Short-Circuit Output Current ISC Output shorted to GND 60 mA
VOUT Adjust Range 300 mV
Long-Term Output Drift 50 ppm/kh
TEMP PIN
Voltage Output VTEMP TA = +25C 630 mV
Temperature Sensitivity TCVTEMP 2.1 mV/C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICSMAX876
(VIN = +15V, IL = 0mA, CLOAD < 100pF, TA = -40C to +85C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
MAX876A (0.03%) 9.997 10.000 10.003
Output Voltage VOUT TA = +25C V
MAX876B (0.05%) 9.995 10.000 10.005
Output Voltage Drift MAX876A 2 7
TCVOUT ppm/C
(Note 1) MAX876B 5 20
0.1Hz to 10Hz 18 VP-P
Output-Noise Voltage en TA = +25C
10Hz to 1kHz 29 VRMS
TA = +25C 1 4.0
Line Regulation VIN = 12V to 18V ppm/V
TA = -40C to +85C 1 6
IL = 0 to 10mA TA = +25C 1 15
(source) TA = -40C to +85C 1 20
Load Regulation ppm/mA
TA = +25C 100 900
IL = 0 to -1mA (sink)
TA = -40C to +85C 150 1900
TA = +25C 320 550
Quiescent Supply Current IQ A
TA = -40C to +85C 340 700
Short-Circuit Output Current ISC Output shorted to GND 60 mA
VOUT Adjust Range 600 mV
Long-Term Output Drift 50 ppm/kh
TEMP PIN
Voltage Output VTEMP TA = +25C 630 mV
Temperature Sensitivity TCVTEMP 2.1 mV/C
Note 1: Temperature coefficient is defined as maximum VOUT divided by maximum T of the temperature range.

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Typical Operating Characteristics
MAX873/MAX875/MAX876

(VIN = +5V for VOUT = +2.5V, VIN = +15V for VOUT = +10V, IOUT = 0, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE LOAD REGULATION vs.
(VOUT = 2.5V) (VOUT = 10V) SOURCE CURRENT (VOUT = 2.5V)
2.502 10.003 0.50
MAX873/75/76 toc01

MAX873/75/76 toc02

MAX873/75/76 toc03
10.002

OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (mV)

10.001 TA = -40C
2.501 0.25
10.000
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

TA = +25C
9.999
2.500 9.998 0
9.997
9.996
2.499 -0.25
9.995
TA = +125C
9.994
THREE TYPICAL PARTS THREE TYPICAL PARTS
2.498 9.993 -0.50
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C) SOURCE CURRENT (mA)

LOAD REGULATION LOAD REGULATION LOAD REGULATION

vs. SOURCE CURRENT (VOUT = 10V) vs. SINK CURRENT (VOUT = 2.5V) vs. SINK CURRENT (VOUT = 10V)
0.50 1.00 2.0
MAX873/75/76 toc04

MAX873/75/76 toc05

MAX873/75/76 toc06
TA = +25C
0.75 1.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (mV)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (mV)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (mV)

0.25 TA = -40C
TA = +125C 0.50 TA = +25C 1.0
TA = +125C
TA = +125C
0 0.25 0.5

0 0 TA = +25C
-0.25 TA = -40C
TA = -40C -0.25 -0.5

-0.50 -0.50 -1.0

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
SOURCE CURRENT (mA) SINK CURRENT (mA) SINK CURRENT (mA)

LINE REGULATION vs. TEMPERATURE LINE REGULATION vs. TEMPERATURE MINIMUM INPUT-OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL
(VOUT = 2.5V) (VOUT = 10V) vs. SOURCE CURRENT (VOUT = 2.5V)
100 300 2.5
MAX873/75/76 toc09
MAX873/75/76 toc07

MAX873/75/76 toc08

250
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (V)

80
TA = +125C 2.0
TA = -40C
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (V)

TA = +125C
200
60
TA = +125C 150 TA = -40C 1.5
TA = +25C
40
100
1.0 TA = -40C
20
50
TA = +25C TA = +25C

0 0 0.5
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 0 4 8 12 16 20
INPUT VOLTAGE (V) INPUT VOLTAGE (V) SOURCE CURRENT (mA)

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
(VIN = +5V for VOUT = +2.5V, VIN = +15V for VOUT = +10V, IOUT = 0, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.)

MINIMUM INPUT-OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO

vs. SOURCE CURRENT (VOUT = 10V) vs. FREQUENCY (VOUT = 2.5V) vs. FREQUENCY (VOUT = 10V)
2.5 0 0

MAX873/75/76 toc12
MAX873/75/76 toc11
MAX873/75/76 toc10

-20 -20

2.0
-40
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (V)

TA = +125C -40

PSRR (dB)
PSRR (dB)

-60
1.5 -60
TA = +25C -80
-80
-100
1.0 TA = -40C
-100
-120

0.5 -140 -120

0 4 8 12 16 20 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000
SOURCE CURRENT (mA) FREQUENCY (kHz) FREQUENCY (kHz)

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE vs. FREQUENCY SUPPLY CURRENT vs. INPUT VOLTAGE SUPPLY CURRENT vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
(VOUT = 2.5V) (VOUT = 2.5V) (VOUT = 10V)
400 400
100

MAX873/75/76 toc15
MAX873/75/76 toc14
MAX873/75/76 toc13

TA = +125C TA = +125C
350 350
10 300
300
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE ()

SUPPLY CURRENT (A)

SUPPLY CURRENT (A)

250 TA = +25C 250

1 TA = +25C
TA = -40C
200 200

0.1 150 150 TA = -40C

100 100
0.01
50 50

0.001 0 0
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
FREQUENCY (kHz) INPUT VOLTAGE (V) INPUT VOLTAGE (V)

SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE TEMP VOLTAGE
(VOUT = 2.5V) (VOUT = 10V) vs. TEMPERATURE (VOUT = 2.5V)
350 375 800
MAX873/75/76 toc16

MAX873/75/76 toc17

MAX873/75/76 toc18

350
325 700
SUPPLY CURRENT (A)

SUPPLY CURRENT (A)

TEMP VOLTAGE (mV)

325
300 600
300

275 500
275

250 250 400

-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C)

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
MAX873/MAX875/MAX876

(VIN = +5V for VOUT = +2.5V, VIN = +15V for VOUT = +10V, IOUT = 0, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.)

TEMP VOLTAGE OUTPUT VOLTAGE LONG-TERM STABILITY vs. TIME

vs. TEMPERATURE (VOUT = 10V) vs. TRIM VOLTAGE (VOUT = 2.5V) (VOUT = 2.500V)
900 2.65 2.502
MAX873/75/76 toc19

MAX873/75/76 toc21
MAX873/75/76 toc20
TWO TYPICAL PARTS
2.60
800
2.501
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
TEMP VOLTAGE (mV)

2.55
700

VOUT (V)
2.50 2.500
600
2.45
2.499
500
2.40

400 2.35 2.498

-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 0 200 400 600 800 1000
TEMPERATURE (C) TRIM VOLTAGE (V) TIME (hours)

LONG-TERM STABILITY vs. TIME OUTPUT-VOLTAGE NOISE DENSITY OUTPUT-VOLTAGE NOISE DENSITY
(VOUT = 10.0V) vs. FREQUENCY (VOUT = 2.5V) vs. FREQUENCY (VOUT = 10V)
10.002 1000 MAX873/75/76 toc23
10,000
MAX873/75/76 toc22

MAX873/75/76 toc24
OUTPUT VOLTAGE-NOISE DENSITY (nV/Hz)

TWO TYPICAL PARTS OUTPUT VOLTAGE-NOISE DENSITY (nV/Hz)

10.001
VOUT (V)

10.000 1000

9.999

9.998 100 100

0 200 400 600 800 1000 0.1 1 10 100 1000 0.1 1 10 100 1000
TIME (hours) FREQUENCY (Hz) FREQUENCY (Hz)

0.1Hz TO 10Hz OUTPUT NOISE 0.1Hz TO 10Hz OUTPUT NOISE

(VOUT = 2.5V) (VOUT = 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc25 MAX873/75/76 toc26

1V/div 4V/div

1s/div 1s/div

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
(VIN = +5V for VOUT = +2.5V, VIN = +15V for VOUT = +10V, IOUT = 0, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.)

LOAD TRANSIENT LOAD TRANSIENT

(VOUT = 2.5V, COUT = 0, 0 TO 20mA) (VOUT = 10V, COUT = 0, 0 TO 20mA)
MAX873/75/76 toc27 MAX873/75/76 toc28

20mA 20mA
IOUT
IOUT
0

VOUT VOUT
AC-COUPLED AC-COUPLED
1V/div 1V/div

10s/div 10s/div

LOAD TRANSIENT LOAD TRANSIENT

(VOUT = 2.5V, COUT = 1F, 0 TO +20mA) (VOUT = 10V, COUT = 1F, 0 TO 20mA)
MAX873/75/76 toc29 MAX873/75/76 toc30

20mA
20mA
IOUT
IOUT

0 0

VOUT VOUT
AC-COUPLED AC-COUPLED
50mV/div 100mV/div

200s/div 100s/div

LOAD TRANSIENT LOAD TRANSIENT

(VOUT = 2.5V, COUT = 0, 0 TO -2mA) (VOUT = 10V, COUT = 0, 0 TO -2mA)
MAX873/75/76 toc31 MAX873/75/76 toc32

0
0
IOUT
IOUT

-2mA -2mA

VOUT VOUT
AC-COUPLED AC-COUPLED
200mV/div 20mV/div

40s/div 200s/div

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
MAX873/MAX875/MAX876

(VIN = +5V for VOUT = +2.5V, VIN = +15V for VOUT = +10V, IOUT = 0, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.)

LOAD TRANSIENT LOAD TRANSIENT

(VOUT = 2.5V, COUT = 1F, 0 TO -2mA) (VOUT = 10V, COUT = 1F, 0 TO -2mA)
MAX873/75/76 toc33 MAX873/75/76 toc34

0
0
IOUT IOUT

-2mA -2mA

VOUT VOUT
AC-COUPLED AC-COUPLED
20mV/div 5mV/div

400s/div 400s/div

LINE TRANSIENT LINE TRANSIENT

(VOUT = 2.5V) (VOUT = 10V)
MAX873/75/76 toc35 MAX873/75/76 toc36
5.5V
15.5V
VIN VIN
1V/div
4.5V 14.5V

VOUT VOUT
AC-COUPLED AC-COUPLED
200mV/div 200mV/div

COUT = 0

10s/div 2s/div

TURN-ON TRANSIENT TURN-ON TRANSIENT

(VOUT = 2.5V, COUT = 0) (VOUT = 2.5V, COUT = 1F)
MAX873/75/76 toc37 MAX873/75/76 toc38

VIN
2V/div
VIN
GND 2V/div

GND

VOUT
1V/div
VOUT
1V/div
GND
COUT = 0
GND
10s/div 40s/div

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
(VIN = +5V for VOUT = +2.5V, VIN = +15V for VOUT = +10V, IOUT = 0, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.)

TURN-ON TRANSIENT TURN-ON TRANSIENT

(VOUT = 10V, COUT = 0) (VOUT = 10V, COUT = 1F)
MAX873/75/76 toc39 MAX873/75/76 toc40

VIN
VIN 5V/div
5V/div

GND GND

VOUT VOUT
5V/div 5V/div
GND GND

100s/div 200s/div

Pin Description
PIN NAME FUNCTION

1, 8 I.C. Internally Connected. Do not connect externally.

2 IN Positive Power-Supply Input

Temperature Proportional Output Voltage. TEMP generates an output voltage proportional to the die
3 TEMP
temperature.
4 GND Ground
Output Voltage Trim. Connect TRIM to the center of a voltage-divider between OUT and GND for
5 TRIM
trimming. Leave unconnected to use the preset output voltage.
6 OUT Output Voltage

7 N.C. No Connection. Not internally connected.

Detailed Description Use the following formula to calculate the change in

The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 precision voltage refer-
ences provide accurate preset +2.5V, +5.0V, and +10V
reference voltages from up to +40V input voltages. These
devices feature a proprietary temperature-coefficient
curvature-correction circuit and laser-trimmed thin-film
resistors that result in a very low 3ppm/C temperature
coefficient and excellent 0.05% initial accuracy. The
MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 draw 340A of supply current
and source 30mA or sink 2mA of load current.
Trimming the Output Voltage
Trim the factory-preset output voltage on the
MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 by placing a resistive divider
network between OUT, TRIM, and GND.
output voltage from its preset value:
VOUT = 2 x (VTRIM - VTRIM (open)) x k
where:
VTRIM = 0V to VOUT
VTRIM (open) = VOUT (nominal) / 2 (typ)
k = 6% (typ)
For example, use a 50k potentiometer (such as the
MAX5436) between OUT, TRIM, and GND with the
potentiometer wiper connected to TRIM (see Figure 2).
As the TRIM voltage changes from VOUT to GND, the
output voltage changes accordingly. Set R2 to 1M or
less. Currents through resistors R1 and R2 add to the
quiescent supply current.

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Temp Output supply can experience step changes, a larger output
MAX873/MAX875/MAX876

The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 provide a temperature
output proportional to die temperature. TEMP can be cal-
culated from the following formula:
TEMP (V) = TJ (K) x n
where TJ = the die temperature,
n = the temperature multiplier,
VTEMP (at TJ = T0 )
n = 1.9mV / K
T0
TA = the ambient temperature.
Self-heating affects the die temperature and conversely,
the TEMP output. The TEMP equation assumes the output
is not loaded. If device power dissipation is negligible,
then TJ TA.
Applications Information
Bypassing/Output Capacitance
For the best line-transient performance, decouple the
input with a 0.1F ceramic capacitor as shown in the
Typical Operating Circuit. Place the capacitor as close
to IN as possible. When transient performance is less
important, no capacitor is necessary.
The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 do not require an output
capacitor for stability and are stable with capacitive
loads up to 100F. In applications where the load or the
capacitor reduces the amount of overshoot (under-
shoot) and improves the circuits transient response.
Place output capacitors as close to the devices as pos-
sible for best performance.
Supply Current
The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 consume 320A (typ) of
quiescent supply current. This improved efficiency
reduces power dissipation and extends battery life.
Thermal Hysteresis
Thermal hysteresis is the change in the output voltage
at TA = +25C before and after the device is cycled
over its entire operating temperature range. Hysteresis
is caused by differential package stress appearing
across the bandgap core transistors. The typical ther-
mal hysteresis value is 120ppm.
Turn-On Time
The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 typically turn on and settle
to within 0.1% of the preset output voltage in 150s
(2.5V output). The turn-on time can increase up to
150s with the device operating with a 1F load.
Short-Circuited Outputs
The MAX873/MAX875/MAX876 feature a short-circuit-pro-
tected output. Internal circuitry limits the output current
to 60mA when short circuiting the output to ground.
The output current is limited to 3mA when short circuit-
ing the output to the input.

10,000

1000

100
8-BIT
TEMPERATURE
10 10-BIT
COEFFICIENT
(ppm/C) 12-BIT
1
14-BIT
16-BIT
0.1
18-BIT
0.01 20-BIT
1 10 100
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE (TMAX - TMIN) (C)

Figure 1. Temperature Coefficient vs. Operating Temperature Range for a 1 LSB Maximum Error

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Temperature Coefficient vs. Operating

MAX873/MAX875/MAX876
Temperature Range for a ( VOUT + 2V) TO 40V INPUT
1 LSB Maximum Error
In a data converter application, the reference voltage
of the converter must stay within a certain limit to keep
the error in the data converter smaller than the resolu- IN
tion limit through the operating temperature range.
Figure 1 shows the maximum allowable reference-volt- REFERENCE
OUT OUTPUT
age temperature coefficient to keep the conversion
error to less than 1 LSB, as a function of the operating
temperature range (TMAX - TMIN) with the converter * MAX873
resolution as a parameter. The graph assumes the ref- MAX875
erence-voltage temperature coefficient as the only MAX876
MAX5436
parameter affecting accuracy. TEMP TRIM 50k
POTENTIOMETER
In reality, the absolute static accuracy of a data con-
verter is dependent on the combination of many para- GND
meters such as integral nonlinearity, differential
nonlinearity, offset error, gain error, as well as voltage-
reference changes.
*OPTIONAL.

Figure 2. Applications Circuit Using the MAX5436 Potentiometer

Pin Configuration Chip Information

TRANSISTOR COUNT: 429
TOP VIEW PROCESS: BiCMOS

I.C.* 1 8 I.C.*

IN 2 7 N.C.
MAX873
TEMP 3 MAX875 6 OUT
MAX876
GND 4 5 TRIM

SO
*INTERNALLY CONNECTED. DO NOT CONNECT.

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Package Information
MAX873/MAX875/MAX876

(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)

SOICN .EPS
INCHES MILLIMETERS
DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX
A 0.053 0.069 1.35 1.75
N A1 0.004 0.010 0.10 0.25
B 0.014 0.019 0.35 0.49
C 0.007 0.010 0.19 0.25
e 0.050 BSC 1.27 BSC
E 0.150 0.157 3.80 4.00
E H H 0.228 0.244 5.80 6.20
L 0.016 0.050 0.40 1.27

VARIATIONS:
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INCHES MILLIMETERS
TOP VIEW DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX N MS012
D 0.189 0.197 4.80 5.00 8 AA
D 0.337 0.344 8.55 8.75 14 AB
D 0.386 0.394 9.80 10.00 16 AC

A C

e B A1 0-8
L
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

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PACKAGE OUTLINE, .150" SOIC

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