LM4050CIM3-4.1/NOPB

Product Overview

Category

The LM4050CIM3-4.1/NOPB belongs to the category of voltage references.

Use

This product is commonly used as a precision voltage reference in various electronic circuits.

Characteristics

• High accuracy: The LM4050CIM3-4.1/NOPB provides a highly accurate output voltage of 4.1V.
• Low temperature coefficient: It exhibits a low temperature coefficient, ensuring stable performance across a wide range of temperatures.
• Low power consumption: This voltage reference consumes minimal power, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Small package size: The LM4050CIM3-4.1/NOPB is available in a compact SOT-23 package, allowing for space-efficient integration into circuit designs.
• Excellent line regulation: It maintains a stable output voltage even when the input voltage varies.

Package and Quantity

The LM4050CIM3-4.1/NOPB is packaged in a SOT-23 package. It is typically sold in reels or tubes containing a specified quantity of units.

Specifications

• Output Voltage: 4.1V
• Initial Accuracy: ±0.5%
• Temperature Coefficient: 50ppm/°C
• Supply Voltage Range: 2.7V to 10V
• Quiescent Current: 60µA
• Line Regulation: 0.02%/V
• Load Regulation: 0.05%/mA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

The LM4050CIM3-4.1/NOPB has three pins arranged as follows:

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• Pin 1 (V+): This is the input pin, connected to the positive supply voltage.
• Pin 2: No connection (NC).
• Pin 3: This is the output pin, providing a stable 4.1V reference voltage.

Functional Features

• Voltage Reference: The LM4050CIM3-4.1/NOPB generates a precise and stable 4.1V reference voltage.
• Low Power Consumption: It consumes minimal power, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Wide Operating Range: The LM4050CIM3-4.1/NOPB operates within a wide supply voltage range of 2.7V to 10V.
• Excellent Line and Load Regulation: It maintains a stable output voltage even when the input voltage or load current varies.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High accuracy and stability.
• Low temperature coefficient ensures reliable performance across various temperatures.
• Small package size allows for space-efficient integration.
• Low power consumption extends battery life.
• Excellent line and load regulation for consistent output voltage.

Disadvantages

• Limited output voltage options (specifically 4.1V in this case).
• Not suitable for applications requiring different reference voltages.

Working Principles

The LM4050CIM3-4.1/NOPB utilizes bandgap voltage reference technology to generate a stable 4.1V output voltage. It employs a combination of active and passive components to achieve high accuracy and low temperature coefficient characteristics. By carefully controlling the internal circuitry, the LM4050CIM3-4.1/NOPB ensures that the output voltage remains constant despite variations in input voltage and load conditions.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The LM4050CIM3-4.1/NOPB finds application in various electronic systems where a precise and stable 4.1V reference voltage is required. Some common application fields include:

1. Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs): The LM4050CIM3-4.1/NOPB can be used as a reference voltage for ADCs, ensuring accurate conversion of analog signals.
2. Voltage Regulators: It can serve as a stable reference voltage for voltage regulators, improving their overall performance and stability.
3. Sensor Calibration: The LM4050CIM3-4.1/NOPB is suitable for calibrating sensors that require a precise reference voltage.
4. Precision Instrumentation: It can be utilized in precision measurement equipment, providing a reliable reference voltage for accurate readings.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. LM4040CIM3-4.1/NOPB: This is a similar voltage reference with the same output voltage of 4.1V but offers improved initial accuracy of ±0.1%.
2. LT1236CIS8-4.1#PBF: Another alternative with an output voltage of 4.1V, featuring low temperature coefficient and high accuracy.