Texas Instruments LM4060/-Q1 High Precision Shunt Voltage References

Texas Instruments LM4060/-Q1 High Precision Shunt Voltage References offer a low 20ppm/°C temperature coefficient and 0.05% high-precision initial accuracy. The LM4060 and LM4060-Q1 references design eliminate the need for an external stabilizing capacitor and provides stability with capacitive loads up to 4.7µF. The LM4060 and LM4060-Q1 are offered in several fixed reverse breakdown voltages: 1.25V, 1.5V, 1.6V, 1.65V, 2.048V, 2.5V, 3V, 3.3V, 4.096V, 5V. The flexible voltage options make the LM4060 a companion device for ADCs, DACs, and level-shifting signal conditioning circuits. The LM4060-Q1 devices are AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications.

The Texas Instruments LM4060 supports a maximum operating current of up to 50mA to accommodate a wide range of loads. The wide-load current support allows powering ADCs, DACs, and MCUs while providing a stable voltage reference. The LM4060 operates similarly to a Zener diode, with the cathode voltage constant above the minimum operating current. The LM4060 can be powered from a wide input supply voltage, but an external resistor is required. The LM4060 is specified for −40°C and 125°C, which enables operation across various industrial applications.

Features

  • 40µA (typ.) low operating current
  • ±0.05% (max.) initial accuracy
  • 6ppm/°C (typ.) for −40°C to 125°C temperature coefficient
  • Wide operating current range up to 50mA
  • No output capacitor required
  • Capable of driving capacitive loads up to 4.7µF
  • Output voltages options of 1.25V, 1.5V 1.6V 1.65V, 2.048V, 2.5V, 3V, 3.3V, 4.096V, 5V
  • Low output noise
    • 26ppmrms (at10Hz to 1kHz)
    • 9ppmP-P output 1/f noise (0.1Hz to 10Hz)
  • Long-term stability of 40ppm at 500 hours
  • −40°C to 125°C specified temperature range
  • Small footprint 3-pin SOT−23 package
  • Pin-to-pin compatible with LM4040, LM4040-N, TL4050, and LM4050-N

Applications

  • Data-acquisition systems
  • Instrumentation and test equipment
  • Process control
  • Energy management, metering
  • Precision audio

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Texas Instruments LM4060/-Q1 High Precision Shunt Voltage References
Published: 2026-01-21 | Updated: 2026-05-12