
NTE999M
Integrared Circuit
Programmable Precision Reference
Description:
The NTE999M integrated circuit is a three–terminal programmable shunt regulator. This monolithic
IC voltage reference operates as a low temperature coefficient zener which is programmable from
V
ref
to 36 volts with two external resistors. This device exhibits a wide operating current range of 1.0
to 100mA with a typical dynamic impedance of 0.22
. The characteristics of this reference make it
an excellent replacement for zener diodes in many applications such as digital voltmeters, power sup-
plies, and op amp circuitry. The 2.5 volt reference makes it convenient to obtain a stable reference
from 5.0 volt logic supplies, and since the NTE999M operates as a shunt regulator, it can be used as
either a positive or negative voltage reference.
Features:
Programmable Output Voltage to 36 Volts
Voltage Reference Tolerance:
±
1.0%
Low Dynamic Output Impedance: 0.22
Typical
Sink Current Capability of 1.0 to 100mA
Equivalent Full Range Temperature Coefficient of 50ppm/
°
C Typical
Temperature Compensated for Operation over Full Rated Operating Temperature Range
Low Output Noise Voltage.
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
(T
A
= 0
°
to +70
°
C, unless otherwise noted.)
Cathode to Anode Voltage, V
KA
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cathode Current Range, Continuous, I
K
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference Input Current Range, Continuous, I
ref
Total Power Dissipation (T
A
= +25
°
C), P
D
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Derate Above 25
°
C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Junction Temperature, T
J
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Ambient Temperature Range, T
A
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Temperature Range, T
stg
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Ambient, R
thJA
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Case, R
thJC
Lead Temperature (During Soldering, 1/16” from case for 10sec), T
L
37V
–100 to +150mA
–0.05 to +10mA
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
725mW
5.8mW/
°
C
+150
°
C
0
°
to +70
°
C
–65
°
to +150
°
C
178
°
C/W
83
°
C/W
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+260
°
C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .