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Output-Current, SO-8 Voltage References
General Description ____________________________Features

MAX6161–MAX6168
The MAX6161–MAX6168 are precision, low-dropout, ♦ ±2mV (max) Initial Accuracy
micropower voltage references. These three-terminal
devices operate with an input voltage range from (VOUT ♦ 5ppm/°C (max) Temperature Coefficient
+ 200mV) to 12.6V and are available with output volt- ♦ 5mA Source Current at 0.9mV/mA
age options of 1.25V, 1.8V, 2.048V, 2.5V, 3V, 4.096V,
4.5V, and 5V. They feature a proprietary curvature-cor- ♦ 2mA Sink Current at 2.5mV/mA
rection circuit and laser-trimmed thin-film resistors that ♦ Stable with 1µF Capacitive Loads
result in a very low temperature coefficient of 5ppm/°C
(max) and an initial accuracy of ±2mV (max). ♦ No External Capacitor Required
Specifications apply to the extended temperature range ♦ 100µA (typ) Quiescent Supply Current
(-40°C to +85°C).
♦ 200mV (max) Dropout at 1mA Load Current
The MAX6161–MAX6168 typically draw only 100µA of
supply current and can source 5mA (4mA for ♦ Output Voltage Options: 1.25V, 1.8V, 2.048V, 2.5V,
MAX6161) or sink 2mA of load current. Unlike conven- 3V, 4.096V, 4.5V, 5V
tional shunt-mode (two-terminal) references that waste
supply current and require an external resistor, these
devices offer a supply current that is virtually indepen- Ordering Information
dent of the supply voltage (8µA/V variation) and do not OUTPUT
require an external resistor. Additionally, the internally PART* TEMP RANGE
PIN-
VOLTAGE
compensated devices do not require an external com- PACKAGE
(V)
pensation capacitor. Eliminating the external compen-
sation capacitor saves valuable board area in MAX6161_ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO 1.250
space-critical applications. A low-dropout voltage and MAX6162_ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO 2.048
a supply-independent, ultra-low supply current make MAX6163_ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO 3.000
these devices ideal for battery-operated, high-perfor-
mance, low-voltage systems. MAX6164_ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO 4.096
MAX6165_ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO 5.000
The MAX6161–MAX6168 are available in 8-pin SO
packages. MAX6166_ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO 2.500
MAX6167_ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO 4.500
MAX6168_ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO 1.800
________________________Applications
*Insert the code for the desired initial accuracy and temperature
Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) coefficient (from the Selector Guide) in the blank to complete
the part number.
Portable Battery-Powered Systems
Notebook Computers
PDAs, GPS, DMMs ___________________Pin Configuration
Cellular Phones
TOP VIEW
Precision +3V/+5V Systems

N.C. 1 8 N.C.

IN 2 7 N.C.
MAX6161–
N.C. 3 MAX6168 6 OUT

GND 4 5 N.C.

Typical Operating Circuit and Selector Guide appear at end SO

of data sheet.

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
MAX6161–MAX6168

Voltages Referenced to GND Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)

IN …………............................................................-0.3 to +13.5V 8-Pin SO (derate 5.88mW/°C above +70°C)...............471mW
OUT……………… ........................................-0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V) Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Output Short-Circuit Duration to GND or IN (VIN ≤ 6V) ...Continuous Storage Temperature Range………….…………-65°C to +150°C
Output Short-Circuit Duration to GND or IN (VIN > 6V)…...........60s Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s)……………………….+300°C
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 CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6161 (VOUT = 1.25V)

(VIN = +5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

MAX6161A 1.248 1.250 1.252
Output Voltage VOUT TA = +25°C V
MAX6161B 1.246 1.250 1.254
Output Voltage Temperature MAX6161A 4 10
TCVOUT ppm/°C
Coefficient (Note 2) MAX6161B 6 15
ΔVOUT/
Line Regulation 2.5V < VIN < 12.6V 12 150 µV/V
ΔVIN
ΔVOUT/ Sourcing: 0 < IOUT < 4mA 0.5 0.9
Load Regulation mV/mA
ΔIOUT Sinking: -2mA < IOUT < 0 1.3 2.5
Short to GND 110
OUT Short-Circuit Current ISC mA
Short to IN 25
ΔVOUT/ ppm/
Long-Term Stability 1000hr at +25°C 115
time 1000hr
Output Voltage Hysteresis ΔVOUT/
125 ppm
(Note 3) cycle
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
f = 0.1Hz to 10Hz 20 µVp-p
Noise Voltage eOUT
f = 10Hz to 10kHz 15 µVRMS
Ripple Rejection VOUT/VIN VIN = +5V ±100mV, f = 120Hz 80 dB
Turn-On Settling Time tR VOUT to 0.1% of final value, COUT = 50pF 50 µs
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS

Supply Voltage Range VIN Guaranteed by line-regulation test 2.5 12.6 V

Quiescent Supply Current IIN 125 150 µA

Change in Supply Current ΔIIN/ΔVIN 2.5V < VIN < 12.6V 3.2 8.0 µA/V

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6168 (VOUT = 1.800V)

MAX6161–MAX6168
(VIN = +5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

MAX6168A 1.798 1.800 1.802
Output Voltage VOUT TA = +25°C V
MAX6168B 1.795 1.800 1.805
Output Voltage Temperature MAX6168A 2 5
TCVOUT ppm/°C
Coefficient (Note 2) MAX6168B 4 10
ΔVOUT/
Line Regulation 2.5V ≤ VIN ≥ 12.6V 42 200 µV/V
ΔVIN
ΔVOUT/ Sourcing: 0 < IOUT < 5mA 0.5 0.9
Load Regulation mV/mA
ΔIOUT Sinking: -2mA < IOUT < 0 1.5 4
Short to GND 110
OUT Short-Circuit Current ISC mA
Short to IN 25
ΔVOUT/ ppm/
Long-Term Stability 1000hr at +25°C 80
time 1000hr
Output Voltage Hysteresis ΔVOUT/
125 ppm
(Note 3) cycle
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
f = 0.1Hz to 10Hz 22 µVp-p
Noise Voltage eOUT
f = 10Hz to 10kHz 25 µVRMS
ΔVOUT/
Ripple Rejection VIN = +5V ±100mV, f = 120Hz 78 dB
ΔVIN
Turn-On Settling Time tR VOUT to 0.1% of final value, COUT = 50pF 100 µs
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Voltage Range VIN Guaranteed by line-regulation test 2.5 12.6 V
Quiescent Supply Current IIN 100 120 µA
Change in Supply Current ΔIIN/ΔVIN 2.5V < VIN < 12.6V 3.4 8.0 µA/V

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6162 (VOUT = 2.048V)
MAX6161–MAX6168

(VIN = +5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

MAX6162A 2.046 2.048 2.050
Output Voltage VOUT TA = +25°C V
MAX6162B 2.043 2.048 2.053
Output Voltage Temperature MAX6162A 2 5
TCVOUT ppm/°C
Coefficient (Note 2) MAX6162B 4 10
Line Regulation ΔVOUT/ 2.5V < VIN < 12.6V 42 250 µV/V
ΔVOUT/ Sourcing: 0 < IOUT < 5mA 0.5 0.9
Load Regulation mV/mA
ΔIOUT Sinking: -2mA < IOUT < 0 1.5 4
Short to GND 110
OUT Short-Circuit Current ISC mA
Short to IN 25
ΔVOUT/ ppm/
Long-Term Stability 1000hr at +25°C 80
time 1000hr
Output Voltage Hysteresis ΔVOUT/
125 ppm
(Note 3) cycle
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
f = 0.1Hz to 10Hz 22 µVp-p
Noise Voltage eOUT
f = 10Hz to 10kHz 25 µVRMS
Ripple Rejection VOUT/VIN VIN = 5V ±100mV, f = 120Hz 78 dB
Turn-On Settling Time tR VOUT to 0.1% of final value, COUT = 50pF 100 µs
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Voltage Range VIN Guaranteed by line-regulation test 2.5 12.6 V
Quiescent Supply Current IIN 100 120 µA
Change in Supply Current ΔIIN/ΔVIN 2.5V < VIN < 12.6V 3.4 8.0 µA/V

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6166 (VOUT = 2.500V)

MAX6161–MAX6168
(VIN = +5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
MAX6166A 2.498 2.500 2.502
Output Voltage VOUT TA = +25°C V
MAX6166B 2.495 2.500 2.505
Output Voltage Temperature MAX6166A 2 5
TCVOUT ppm/°C
Coefficient (Note 2) MAX6166B 4 10
Dropout Voltage (Note 4) VIN - VOUT IOUT = 1mA 50 200 mV
ΔVOUT/
Line Regulation VOUT + 0.2V < VIN < 12.6V 60 250 µV/V
ΔVIN
ΔVOUT/ Sourcing: 0 < IOUT < 5mA 0.5 0.9
Load Regulation mV/mA
ΔIOUT Sinking: -2mA < IOUT < 0 1.6 5
Short to GND 110
OUT Short-Circuit Current ISC mA
Short to IN 25
ΔVOUT/ ppm/
Long-Term Stability 1000hr at +25°C 80
time 1000hr
Output Voltage Hysteresis ΔVOUT/
125 ppm
(Note 3) cycle
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
f = 0.1Hz to 10Hz 27 µVp-p
Noise Voltage eOUT
f = 10Hz to 10kHz 30 µVRMS
Ripple Rejection VOUT/VIN VIN = 5V ±100mV, f = 120Hz 76 dB
Turn-On Settling Time tR VOUT to 0.1% of final value, COUT = 50pF 115 µs
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Voltage Range VIN Guaranteed by line-regulation test VOUT + 0.2 12.6 V
Quiescent Supply Current IIN 100 120 µA
Change in Supply Current ΔIIN/ΔVIN VOUT + 0.2V < VIN < 12.6V 3.2 8.0 µA/V

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6163 (VOUT = 3.000V)
MAX6161–MAX6168

(VIN = +5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
MAX6163A 2.998 3.000 3.002
Output Voltage VOUT TA = +25°C V
MAX6163B 2.995 3.000 3.005
Output Voltage Temperature MAX6163A 2 5
TCVOUT ppm/°C
Coefficient (Note 2) MAX6163B 4 10
Dropout Voltage (Note 4) VIN - VOUT IOUT = 1mA 50 200 mV
ΔVOUT/
Line Regulation VOUT + 0.2V < VIN < 12.6V 83 300 µV/V
ΔVIN
ΔVOUT/ Sourcing: 0 < IOUT < 5mA 0.5 0.9
Load Regulation mV/mA
ΔIOUT Sinking: -2mA < IOUT < 0 1.8 5
Short to GND 110
OUT Short-Circuit Current ISC mA
Short to IN 25
ΔVOUT/ ppm/
Long-Term Stability 1000hr at +25°C 80
time 1000hr
Output Voltage Hysteresis ΔVOUT/
125 ppm
(Note 3) cycle
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
f = 0.1Hz to 10Hz 35 µVp-p
Noise Voltage eOUT
f = 10Hz to 10kHz 40 µVRMS
Ripple Rejection VOUT/VIN VIN = 5V ±100mV, f = 120Hz 76 dB
Turn-On Settling Time tR VOUT to 0.1% of final value, COUT = 50pF 115 µs
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Voltage Range VIN Guaranteed by line-regulation test VOUT + 0.2 12.6 V
Quiescent Supply Current IIN 100 120 µA
Change in Supply Current ΔIIN/ΔVIN VOUT + 0.2V < VIN < 12.6V 3.2 8.0 µA/V

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6164 (VOUT = 4.096V)

MAX6161–MAX6168
(VIN = +5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

MAX6164A 4.094 4.096 4.098
Output Voltage VOUT TA = +25°C V
MAX6164B 4.091 4.096 4.101
Output Voltage Temperature MAX6164A 2 5
TCVOUT ppm/°C
Coefficient (Note 2) MAX6164B 4 10
Dropout Voltage (Note 4) VIN - VOUT IOUT = 1mA 50 200 mV
ΔVOUT/
Line Regulation VOUT + 0.2V < VIN < 12.6V 140 300 µV/V
ΔVIN
ΔVOUT/ Sourcing: 0 < IOUT < 5mA 0.6 0.9
Load Regulation mV/mA
ΔIOUT Sinking: -2mA < IOUT < 0 2.0 7.0
Short to GND 110
OUT Short-Circuit Current ISC mA
Short to IN 25
ΔVOUT/ ppm/
Long-Term Stability 1000hr at +25°C 80
time 1000hr
Output Voltage Hysteresis ΔVOUT/
125 ppm
(Note 3) cycle
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
f = 0.1Hz to 10Hz 50 µVp-p
Noise Voltage eOUT
f = 10Hz to 10kHz 50 µVRMS
Ripple Rejection VOUT/VIN VIN = 5V ±100mV, f = 120Hz 72 dB
Turn-On Settling Time tR VOUT to 0.1% of final value, COUT = 50pF 190 µs
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Voltage Range VIN Guaranteed by line-regulation test VOUT + 0.2 12.6 V
Quiescent Supply Current IIN 100 120 µA
Change in Supply Current ΔIIN/ΔVIN VOUT + 0.2V < VIN < 12.6V 3.2 8.0 µA/V

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6167 (VOUT = 4.500V)
MAX6161–MAX6168

(VIN = +5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

MAX6167A 4.498 4.500 4.502
Output Voltage VOUT TA = +25°C V
MAX6167B 4.495 4.500 4.505
Output Voltage Temperature MAX6167A 2 5
TCVOUT ppm/°C
Coefficient (Note 2) MAX6167B 4 10
Dropout Voltage (Note 4) VIN - VOUT IOUT = 1mA 50 200 mV
ΔVOUT/
Line Regulation VOUT + 0.2V < VIN < 12.6V 160 450 µV/V
ΔVIN
ΔVOUT/ Sourcing: 0 < IOUT < 5mA 0.6 0.9
Load Regulation mV/mA
ΔIOUT Sinking: -2mA < IOUT < 0 2.3 8.0
Short to GND 110
OUT Short-Circuit Current ISC mA
Short to IN 25
ΔVOUT/ ppm/
Long-Term Stability 1000hr at +25°C 80
time 1000hr
Output Voltage Hysteresis ΔVOUT/
125 ppm
(Note 3) cycle
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
f = 0.1Hz to 10Hz 55 µVp-p
Noise Voltage eOUT
f = 10Hz to 10kHz 55 µVRMS
Ripple Rejection VOUT/VIN VIN = 5V ±100mV, f = 120Hz 70 dB
Turn-On Settling Time tR VOUT to 0.1% of final value, COUT = 50pF 230 µs
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Voltage Range VIN Guaranteed by line-regulation test VOUT + 0.2 12.6 V
Quiescent Supply Current IIN 100 120 µA
Change in Supply Current ΔIIN/ΔVIN VOUT + 0.2V < VIN < 12.6V 3.1 8.0 µA/V

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX6165 (VOUT = 5.000V)

MAX6161–MAX6168
(VIN = +5.5V, IOUT = 0, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

MAX6165A 4.998 5.000 5.002
Output Voltage VOUT TA = +25°C V
MAX6165B 4.995 5.000 5.005
Output Voltage Temperature MAX6165A 2 5
TCVOUT ppm/°C
Coefficient (Note 2) MAX6165B 4 10
Dropout Voltage (Note 4) VIN - VOUT IOUT = 1mA 50 200 mV
Line Regulation ΔVOUT/ VOUT + 0.2V < VIN < 12.6V 180 400 µV/V
ΔVOUT/ Sourcing: 0 < IOUT < 5mA 0.6 0.9
Load Regulation mV/mA
ΔIOUT Sinking: -2mA < IOUT < 0 2.4 8.0
Short to GND 110 mA
OUT Short-Circuit Current ISC
Short to IN 25
ΔVOUT/ ppm/
Long-Term Stability 1000hr at +25°C 80
time 1000hr
Output Voltage Hysteresis ΔVOUT/
125 ppm
(Note 3) cycle
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
f = 0.1Hz to 10Hz 60 µVp-p
Noise Voltage eOUT
f = 10Hz to 10kHz 60 µVRMS
Ripple Rejection VOUT/VIN VIN = 5.5V ±100mV, f = 120Hz 65 dB
Turn-On Settling Time tR VOUT to 0.1% of final value, COUT = 50pF 300 µs
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS

Supply Voltage Range VIN Guaranteed by line-regulation test VOUT + 0.2 12.6 V

Quiescent Supply Current IIN 100 120 µA

Change in Supply Current ΔIIN/ΔVIN VOUT + 0.2V < VIN < 12.6V 3.1 8.0 µA/V

Note 1: 100% production tested at TA = +25°C. Guaranteed by design for TA = -40°C to +85°C.
Note 2: Temperature Coefficient is specified by the “box” method; i.e., the maximum ΔVOUT is divided by the maximum ΔT.
Note 3: Thermal Hysteresis is defined as the change in TA = +25°C output voltage before and after temperature cycling of the
device (from TA = TMIN to TMAX). Initial measurement at TA = +25°C is followed by temperature cycling the device to
TA = +85°C then to TA = -40°C, and another measurement at TA = +25°C is compared to the original measurement at
TA = +25°C.
Note 4: Dropout voltage is the minimum input voltage at which VOUT changes ≤ 0.2% from VOUT at VIN = 5.0V (VIN = 5.5V for
MAX6165).

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Typical Operating Characteristics
MAX6161–MAX6168

(VIN = +5V for MAX6161–MAX6168, VIN = +5.5V for MAX6165, IOUT = 0, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 5)

MAX6161 MAX6165 MAX6161

OUTPUT VOLTAGE TEMPERATURE DRIFT OUTPUT VOLTAGE TEMPERATURE DRIFT LONG-TERM DRIFT
1.2505 5.0020 60

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MAX6161/68 toc02
MAX6161/68 toc01
3 TYPICAL PARTS
1.2504 50
5.0015
1.2503 40
5.0010
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

1.2502 30
5.0005

DRIFT (ppm)
1.2501 20

1.2500 5.0000 10

1.2499 0
4.9995
1.2498 3 TYPICAL PARTS -10
4.9990
1.2497 -20
4.9985 -30
1.2496
1.2495 4.9980 -40
-40 -25 -10 0 10 25 40 55 70 85 -40 -25 -10 0 10 25 40 55 70 85 0 192 384 576 768 960
TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C) TIME (hrs)

MAX6165 MAX6161 MAX6165

LONG-TERM DRIFT LINE REGULATION LINE REGULATION
0 300 200
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MAX6161/68 toc04

MAX6161/68 toc06
-10 TA = +25°C
200 0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (μV)

-20 OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (μV)

TA = -40°C
-30 -200
100
DRIFT (ppm)

-40 TA = +85°C
-400
TA = +85°C
-50 0 TA = -40°C
-60 -600
TA = +25°C
-100
-70 -800
-80
-200 -1000
-90
-100 -300 -1200
0 192 384 576 768 960 2 4 6 8 10 12 5 7 9 11 13
TIME (hrs) INPUT VOLTAGE (V) INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
MAX6166
MAX6161 MAX6165 DROPOUT VOLTAGE
LOAD REGULATION LOAD REGULATION vs. LOAD CURRENT
5 12 0.30
MAX6161/68 toc07

MAX6161/68 toc08

MAX6161/68 toc09

4 10 TA = +85°C TA = +85°C
OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (mV)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (mV)

0.25
TA = +85°C 8
3
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (V)

6 0.20
2
TA = +25°C
4
1 TA = +25°C 0.15
TA = -40°C 2
0 TA = +25°C
0 0.10
-1 TA = -40°C
-2
0.05
-2 -4 TA = -40°C
-3 -6 0
-4 -2 0 2 4 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 0 1 2 3 4 5
LOAD CURRENT (mA) LOAD CURRENT (mA) LOAD CURRENT (mA)

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

MAX6161–MAX6168
(VIN = +5V for MAX6161–MAX6168, VIN = +5.5V for MAX6165, IOUT = 0, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 5)

MAX6165 MAX6161 MAX6165

DROPOUT VOLTAGE POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs. LOAD CURRENT vs. FREQUENCY vs. FREQUENCY
0.25 0 0
MAX6161/68 toc10

MAX6161/68 toc11

MAX6161/68 toc12
-10 -10
TA = +85°C
0.20 -20
-20
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (V)

-30
0.15 -30
PSRR (dB)

PSRR (dB)
TA = +25°C -40
TA = -40°C -40
-50
0.10
-50
-60
-70 -60
0.05
-80 -70

0 -90 -80
0 1 2 3 4 5 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 0.001 0.1 10 1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA) FREQUENCY (kHz) FREQUENCY (kHz)

MAX6161 MAX6165 MAX6161

SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
180 150 180
MAX6161/68 toc13

MAX6161/68 toc15
MAX6161/68 toc14

172 144 172

164 138 164
SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)

SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)

SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)

156 132 156

148 TA = +85°C 126 148 VCC = +12.6V

140 120 TA = +85°C 140

TA = +25°C
132 114 132
TA = +25°C VCC = +5V
124 108 124
116 TA = -40°C 102 116
TA = -40°C
108 96 108 VCC = +2.5V
100 90 100
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 -40 -15 10 35 60 85
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) TEMPERATURE (°C)

MAX6161 MAX6165
MAX6165 OUTPUT IMPEDANCE OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE vs. FREQUENCY vs. FREQUENCY
150 220 180
MAX6161/68 toc17
MAX6161/68 toc16

MAX6161/68 toc18

144 200 160

138 180
140
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (Ω)

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (Ω)

SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)

132 160
120
140
126
120 100
120 VCC = +12.6V
100 80
114
80
60
108
60
102 40
VCC = +5.2V 40
96 20 20
90 0 0
-40 -15 10 35 60 85 0.001 0.1 10 1000 0.001 0.1 10 1000
TEMPERATURE (°C) FREQUENCY (kHz) FREQUENCY (kHz)

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
MAX6161–MAX6168

(VIN = +5V for MAX6161–MAX6168, VIN = +5.5V for MAX6165, IOUT = 0, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 5)

MAX6161 MAX6165
0.1Hz TO 10Hz OUTPUT NOISE NOISE

MAX6161/68 toc19

MAX6161/68 toc20
VOUT VOUT
10μV/div 10μV/div

1s/div 1s/div

MAX6161 MAX6165
TURN-ON TRANSIENT TURN-ON TRANSIENT
(CL = 50pF) (CL = 50pF)

MAX6161/67 toc22
MAX6161/68 toc21

VIN
VIN
5V/div
5V/div

VOUT
500mV/div
VOUT
2V/div

10μs/div 40μs/div

MAX6161 MAX6165
LOAD TRANSIENT LOAD TRANSIENT
(IOUT = ±250μA, VIN = 5.0, CL = 0) (IOUT = ±250μA, CL = 0, VIN = 5.5V)
MAX6161/68 toc23 MAX6161/68 toc24

+250μA +250μA
IOUT IOUT
500μA/div 500μA/div
-250μA -250μA

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

400μs/div 400μs/div

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

MAX6161–MAX6168
(VIN = +5V for MAX6161–MAX6168, VIN = +5.5V for MAX6165, IOUT = 0, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 5)

MAX6161 MAX6165
LOAD TRANSIENT LOAD TRANSIENT
(IOUT = ±250μA, VIN = 5.0V, CL = 1μF) (IOUT = ±250μA, CL = 1μF, VIN = 5.5V)
MAX6161/68 toc25 MAX6161/68 toc26

+250μA
+250μA
IOUT IOUT
500μA/div -250μA 500μA/div -250μA

VOUT VOUT
AC-COUPLED AC-COUPLED
10mV/div 20mV/div

400μs/div 400μs/div

MAX6161 MAX6165
LOAD TRANSIENT LOAD TRANSIENT
(VIN = 5.0V, CL = 0, IOUT = ±2mA) (CL = 0, IOUT = ±2mA, VIN = 5.5V)
MAX6161/68 toc27 MAX6161/68 toc28

+2mA +2mA
IOUT IOUT
5mA/div -2mA 5mA/div -2mA

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

400μs/div 400μs/div

MAX6161 MAX6165
LOAD TRANSIENT LOAD TRANSIENT
(VIN = 5.0V, CL = 1μF, IOUT = ±2mA) (CL = 1μF, IOUT = ±2mA, VIN = 5.5V)
MAX6161/68 toc29 MAX6161/68 toc30

+2mA +2mA
IOUT IOUT
5mA/div -2mA 5mA/div -2mA

VOUT
VOUT
AC-COUPLED
50mV/div AC-COUPLED
20mV/div

400μs/div
400μs/div

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
MAX6161–MAX6168

(VIN = +5V for MAX6161–MAX6168, VIN = +5.5V for MAX6165, IOUT = 0, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 5)
MAX6161 MAX6165
LOAD TRANSIENT LOAD TRANSIENT
(VIN = 5.0V, CL = 0, IOUT = ±4mA) (IOUT = ±5mA, CL = 0, VIN = 5.5V)
MAX6161/68 toc31 MAX6161/68 toc32

+4mA +5mA
IOUT IOUT
5mA/div 5mA/div
-4mA
-5mA

VOUT VOUT
AC-COUPLED AC-COUPLED
200mV/div 100mV/div

400μs/div 400μs/div

MAX6161 MAX6165
LOAD TRANSIENT LOAD TRANSIENT
(VIN = 5.0V, CL = 1μF, IOUT = ±4mA) (IOUT = ±5mA, CL = 1μF, VIN = 5.5V)
MAX6161/68 toc33 MAX6161/68 toc34

+4mA +5mA
IOUT IOUT
5mA/div 5mA/div
-4mA -5mA

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

400μs/div 400μs/div

MAX6161 MAX6165
LINE TRANSIENT LINE TRANSIENT
(CL = 0) (CL = 0)
MAX6161/68 toc35 MAX6161/68 toc36

+0.25V +0.25V
VIN VIN
500mV/div -0.25V 500mV/div -0.25V

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

40μs/div 40μs/div
Note 5: Many of the Typical Operating Characteristics of the MAX6161 family are extremely similar. The extremes of these characteristics
are found in the MAX6161 (1.25V output) and the MAX6165 (5.0V output). The Typical Operating Characteristics of the remain-
der of the MAX6161 family typically lie between these two extremes and can be estimated based on their output voltages.

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Pin Description

MAX6161–MAX6168
PIN NAME FUNCTION

1, 3, 5, 7, 8 N.C. No Connection. Not internally connected.

2 IN Input Voltage

4 GND Ground

6 OUT Reference Output

Applications Information Output Voltage Hysteresis

Output voltage hysteresis is the change in the input
Input Bypassing voltage at TA = +25°C before and after the device is
For the best line-transient performance, decouple the cycled over its entire operating temperature range.
input with a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor as shown in the Hysteresis is caused by differential package stress
Typical Operating Circuit. Locate the capacitor as appearing across the bandgap core transistors. The
close to IN as possible. When transient performance is typical temperature hysteresis value is 125ppm.
less important, no capacitor is necessary.
Turn-On Time
Output/Load Capacitance These devices typically turn on and settle to within
Devices in the MAX6161 family do not require an output 0.1% of their final value in 50µs to 300µs, depending on
capacitor for frequency stability. In applications where the output voltage (see electrical table of part used).
the load or the supply can experience step changes, The turn-on time can increase up to 1.5ms with the
an output capacitor of at least 0.1µF will reduce the device operating at the minimum dropout voltage and
amount of overshoot (undershoot) and improve the cir- the maximum load.
cuit’s transient response. Many applications do not
require an external capacitor, and the MAX6161 family
can offer a significant advantage in applications when Typical Operating Circuit
board space is critical.
Supply Current +SUPPLY INPUT (SEE SELECTOR GUIDE)
The quiescent supply current of the series-mode
MAX6161 family is typically 100µA and is virtually inde-
IN
pendent of the supply voltage, with only an 8µA/V OUT REFERENCE
(max) variation with supply voltage. Unlike series refer- OUT
ences, shunt-mode references operate with a series MAX6161–
resistor connected to the power supply. The quiescent 0.1μF* MAX6168
current of a shunt-mode reference is thus a function of
the input voltage. Additionally, shunt-mode references
have to be biased at the maximum expected load cur-
1μF*
rent, even if the load current is not present at the time. GND
In the MAX6161 family, the load current is drawn from
the input voltage only when required, so supply current
is not wasted and efficiency is maximized at all input
voltages. This improved efficiency reduces power dissi- *CAPACITORS ARE OPTIONAL.
pation and extends battery life.
When the supply voltage is below the minimum speci-
fied input voltage (as during turn-on), the devices can
draw up to 400µA beyond the nominal supply current. __________________________Chip Information
The input voltage source must be capable of providing TRANSISTOR COUNT: 117
this current to ensure reliable turn-on. PROCESS: BiCMOS

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Selector Guide
MAX6161–MAX6168

TEMPERATURE
PART OUTPUT VOLTAGE INITIAL ACCURACY
COEFFICIENT
(V) (mV)
(ppm/°C)
MAX6161A 1.250 ±2 10
MAX6161B 1.250 ±4 15
MAX6168A 1.800 ±2 5
MAX6168B 1.800 ±5 10
MAX6162A 2.048 ±2 5
MAX6162B 2.048 ±5 10
MAX6166A 2.500 ±2 5
MAX6166B 2.500 ±5 10
MAX6163A 3.000 ±2 5
MAX6163B 3.000 ±5 10
MAX6164A 4.096 ±2 5
MAX6164B 4.096 ±5 10
MAX6167A 4.500 ±2 5
MAX6167B 4.500 ±5 10
MAX6165A 5.000 ±2 5
MAX6165B 5.000 ±5 10

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Package Information

MAX6161–MAX6168
(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:
1
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

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
TITLE:

PACKAGE OUTLINE, .150" SOIC

APPROVAL DOCUMENT CONTROL NO. REV.
1
21-0041 B 1

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