Detailed Description
The LM4040 shunt references use the bandgap
principle to produce a stable, accurate voltage. The
device behaves similarly to an ideal zener diode; a
fixed voltage is maintained across its output terminals
when biased with 60μA to 15mA of reverse current. The
LM4040 behaves similarly to a silicon diode when biased
with forward currents up 10mA.
Figure 3 shows a typical operating circuit. The LM4040 is
ideal for providing a stable reference from a highvoltage
power supply.
Applications Information
The device’s internal pass transistor is used to maintain
a constant output voltage (VSHUNT) by sinking the
necessary amount of current across a source resistor.
The source resistance (RS) is determined from the load
current (ILOAD) range, supply voltage (VS) variations,
VSHUNT, and desired quiescent current.
Choose the value of RS when VS is at a minimum and
ILOAD is at a maximum. Maintain a minimum ISHUNT of
60μA at all times. The RS value should be large enough to
keep ISHUNT less than 15mA for proper regulation when
VS is maximum and ILOAD is at a minimum. To prevent
damage to the device, ISHUNT should never exceed
20mA.
Therefore, the value of RS is bounded by the following
equation:
[VS(MIN) - VR ] / [60μA + ILOAD(MAX)] > RS >
[VS(MAX) - VR ] / [20mA + ILOAD(MIN)]
Choosing a larger resistance minimizes the total power
dissipation in the circuit by reducing the shunt current
(PD(TOTAL) = VS x ISHUNT). Provide a safety margin to
incorporate the worst-case tolerance of the resistor used.
Ensure that the resistor’s power rating is adequate, using
the following general power equation:
PDR = ISHUNT x (VS(MAX) - VSHUNT)
Output Capacitance
The device does not require an external capacitor for
frequency stability and is stable for any output capacitance.
Temperature Performance
The LM4040 typically exhibits an output voltage temperature
coefficient within ±15ppm/°C. The polarity of the temperature
coefficient may be different from one device to another;
some may have positive coefficients, and others may
have negative coefficients.
High-Temperature Operation
The maximum junction temperature of the LM4040 is
+150°C. The maximum operating temperature for the
LM4040_E_ is +125°C. At a maximum load current of
15mA and a maximum output voltage of 5V, the part will
dissipate 75mW of power. The power dissipation limits
of the 3-pin SC70 call for a derating value of 2.17mW/°C
above +70°C and, therefore, for 75mW of power dissipation,
the part will selfheat to 35.56°C above ambient temperature.
If the ambient temperature is +125°C, the part operates
at 159.56°C, thereby exceeding the maximum junction
temperature value of +150°C. For high-temperature
operation, care must be taken to ensure the combination
of ambient temperature, output power dissipation and
package thermal resistance does not conspire to raise
the device temperature beyond that listed in the Absolute
Maximum Ratings. Either reduce the output load current or
the ambient temperature to keep the part within the limits.
Figure 3. Typical Operating Circuit
LM4040
ILOAD
ISHUNT
RS
VS
VR
ISHUNT + ILOAD
LM4040 Improved Precision Micropower Shunt Voltage
Reference with Multiple Reverse Breakdown Voltages
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