General Description
The MAX4004/MAX4006 precision, high-side, current monitors are specifically designed for monitoring photodiode current in fiber applications. They offer a connection point for the reference current and a monitor output that produces a signal proportional to the reference current.
FEATUREs
● Wide Reference Current Dynamic Range
• Guaranteed 250nA to 2.5mA with 5% Accuracy
• Extended 10nA to 10mA with 10% Monitor
Accuracy
● Current (MAX4004) or Voltage (MAX4006) Monitor
Output
● Reference Current-Limit Protection (20mA, typ)
● Voltage Clamp Protects Subsequent Output Circuitry
● +2.7V to +22V Wide Voltage Range Operation
● 6-Pin SOT23 Packages
APPLICATIONs
● Photodiode Current-Monitoring Systems
● Portable Instrumentation
● Medical Instrumentation
● Laboratory Instrumentation
● Consumer Electronics
● Current-to-Voltage Conversion
● Level Translation