MAX6338PUB

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Voltage Reference
• Characteristics: High precision, low dropout voltage, low quiescent current
• Package: 8-pin µMAX® package
• Essence: Provides a stable and accurate voltage reference for various electronic applications
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, quantity varies based on supplier

Specifications

• Output Voltage: 2.5V
• Initial Accuracy: ±0.2%
• Temperature Coefficient: 50ppm/°C
• Dropout Voltage: 200mV
• Quiescent Current: 60µA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX6338PUB has the following pin configuration:

1. VOUT: Output Voltage
2. GND: Ground
3. NC: No Connection
4. SHDN: Shutdown Control Input
5. BYP: Bypass Capacitor Connection
6. IN: Input Voltage
7. NC: No Connection
8. VDD: Supply Voltage

Functional Features

• High Precision: The MAX6338PUB provides a highly accurate output voltage of 2.5V with an initial accuracy of ±0.2%.
• Low Dropout Voltage: With a dropout voltage of only 200mV, the IC can operate efficiently even when the input voltage is close to the desired output voltage.
• Low Quiescent Current: The device consumes only 60µA of current during normal operation, making it suitable for low-power applications.
• Shutdown Control: The SHDN pin allows for easy control of the device's power consumption by enabling or disabling the voltage reference.
• Bypass Capacitor Connection: The BYP pin provides the option to connect an external bypass capacitor for improved stability and noise reduction.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High precision output voltage - Low dropout voltage - Low quiescent current consumption - Shutdown control for power management - Option to connect external bypass capacitor for improved stability

Disadvantages: - Limited output voltage options (fixed at 2.5V) - Not suitable for applications requiring higher output voltages

Working Principles

The MAX6338PUB is a voltage reference IC that generates a stable and accurate output voltage of 2.5V. It utilizes a bandgap voltage reference circuit to provide a precise reference voltage regardless of changes in temperature or supply voltage. The device incorporates internal compensation techniques to ensure stability and minimize output voltage variations.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX6338PUB is commonly used in various electronic applications, including:

1. Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs)
2. Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs)
3. Voltage regulators
4. Battery-powered devices
5. Precision measurement equipment

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX6325: 2.048V voltage reference with similar characteristics and package options.
2. MAX6341: 4.096V voltage reference with comparable specifications and pin configuration.
3. MAX6350: Adjustable voltage reference with a wide range of output voltage options.

These alternative models offer different output voltage options and may suit specific application requirements.

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