General Description
The MAX4236/MAX4237 are high-precision op amps
that feature an exceptionally low offset voltage and off-
set voltage temperature coefficient without using any
chopper techniques. The MAX4236 and MAX4237 have
a typical large-signal, open-loop voltage gain of 120dB.
These devices have an ultra-low input-bias current of
1pA. The MAX4236 is unity-gain stable with a gain-
bandwidth product of 1.7MHz, while the MAX4237 is
stable for closed-loop gains greater than 5V/V with a
gain-bandwidth product of 7.5MHz. Both devices have
a shutdown function in which the quiescent current is
reduced to less than 0.1μA, and the amplifier output is
forced into a high-impedance state.
The input common-mode range of the MAX4236/
MAX4237 extends below the negative supply range, and
the output swings Rail-to-Rail
. These features make the
amplifiers ideal for applications with +3V or +5V single
power supplies. The MAX4236/MAX4237 are specified for
the extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and
are available in tiny SOT23, μMAX, and SO packages. For
greater accuracy, the A grade μMAX and SO packages
are tested to guarantee 20μV (max) offset voltage at
+25°C and less then 2μV/°C drift.
Applications
Strain Gauges
Piezoelectric Sensors
Thermocouple Amplifiers
Electrochemical Sensors
Battery-Powered Instrumentation
Instrumentation Amplifiers
Features
o
Ultra-Low Offset Voltage
20μV (max) at +25°C (Grade A)
50μV (max) at +25°C (Grade B, 6-Pin SOT23)
o
Ultra-Low Offset Voltage Drift
2μV/°C (max) (Grade A)
4.5μV/°C (max) (Grade B, 6-Pin SOT23)
5.5μV/°C (max) (6-Pin SOT23)
o
Ultra-Low 1pA Input Bias Current
o
High Open-Loop Voltage Gain: 110dB (min)
(R
L
= 100k
)
o
Compatible with +3V and +5V Single-Supply
Power Systems
o
Ground Sensing: Input Common-Mode Range
Includes Negative Rail
o
Rail-to-Rail Output Swing into a 1k
Load
o
350μA Quiescent Current
o
Gain-Bandwidth Product
1.7MHz (MAX4236, A
V
= 1V/V)
7.5MHz (MAX4237, A
V
= 5V/V)
o
200pF Capacitive Load Handling Capability
o
Shutdown Mode: 0.1μA Quiescent Current,
Places Output in a High-Impedance State
o
Available in Space-Saving SOT23 and μMAX
Packages
M
SOT23, Very High Precision, 3V/5V
Rail-to-Rail Op Amps
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Maxim Integrated Products
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1
TOP VIEW
V
EE
IN-
IN+
1
6
V
CC
5
SHDN
OUT
MAX4236
MAX4237
SOT23-6
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
CC
OUT
N.C.
V
EE
IN+
IN-
N.C.
MAX4236A/B
MAX4237A/B
SO-8/
μ
MAX
SHDN
Pin Configurations
Ordering Information
19-2110; Rev 0; 8/01
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-40
°
C to +85
°
C
-40
°
C to +85
°
C
-40
°
C to +85
°
C
-40
°
C to +85
°
C
-40
°
C to +85
°
C
-40
°
C to +85
°
C
-40
°
C to +85
°
C
-40
°
C to +85
°
C
-40
°
C to +85
°
C
-40
°
C to +85
°
C
PIN-PACKAGE
6 SOT23-6
8 μMAX
8 μMAX
8 SO
8 SO
6 SOT23-6
8 μMAX
8 μMAX
8 SO
8 SO
MAX4236
EUT-T
MAX4236AEUA
MAX4236BEUA
MAX4236AESA
MAX4236BESA
MAX4237
EUT-T
MAX4237AEUA
MAX4237BEUA
MAX4237AESA
MAX4237BESA
Rail-to-Rail is a registered trademark of Nippon Motorola, Inc.