The LT6656 is a tiny precision voltage reference that draws less than 1μA of supply current and can operate with a supply voltage within 10mV of the output voltage. The LT6656 offers an initial accuracy of 0.05% and temperature drift of 10ppm/°C. The combined low power and precision characteristics are ideal for portable and battery powered instrumentation.

The LT6656 can supply up to 5mA of output drive with 65ppm/mA of load regulation, allowing it to be used as the supply voltage and the reference input to a low power ADC. The LT6656 can accept a supply voltage up to 18V and withstand the reversal of the input connections.

The LT6656 output is stable with 1μF or larger output capacitance and operates with a wide range of output capacitor ESR.

This reference is fully specified for operation from –40°C to 85°C, and is functional over the extreme temperature range of –55°C to 125°C. Low hysteresis and a consistent temperature drift are obtained through advanced design, processing and packaging techniques.

The LT6656 is offered in the 6-lead SOT-23, (2mm × 2mm) DFN, and 8-lead LS8 Packages. The LS8 is a 5mm × 5mm surface mount hermetic package that provides outstanding stability.

Ultralow Supply Current: 850nA

Low Drift

Grade: 10 ppm/°C Max

Grade: 20 ppm/°C Max

High Accuracy

Grade: 0.05% Max

Grade: 0.1% Max

Long-Term Drift: 15ppm/√kHr (LS8 Package)

No Humidity Sensitivity (LS8 Package)

High Output Drive Current: 5mA Min

Low Dropout Voltage: 10mV Max

Fully Specified from –40°C to 85°C

Operational from –55°C to 125°C

Wide Supply Range to 18V

Reverse Input/Output Protection

Available Output Voltage Options: 1.25V, 2.048V, 2.5V, 3V, 3.3V, 4.096V and 5V

Available in Low Profile (1mm) ThinSOT™, (2mm × 2mm) DFN and High Stability Hermetic (5mm × 5mm) LS8 Packages

Precision A/D and D/A Converters

Portable Gas Monitors

Battery- or Solar-Powered Systems

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Low Voltage Signal Processing

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