LM334MWC Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
LM334MWC is a 3-terminal adjustable current source and temperature sensor IC from Texas Instruments operating from 0.8 V to 40 V supply. It sets output current from 1 µA to 10 mA via a single external resistor, making it a versatile reference and biasing component for precision analog circuits.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- LM334MWC Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- ?°C to 70.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of LM334MWC?
- Adjustable output current from 1 µA to 10 mA set by a single external resistor over a 0.8 V to 40 V supply range
- Built-in temperature-proportional current characteristic (approximately +0.336%/°C) enables use as a direct temperature sensor
- 3-terminal uncased die format for hybrid module integration where minimum parasitic capacitance and PCB area are critical
What is LM334MWC used for?
The LM334MWC serves as a precision current reference in analog instrumentation circuits, biasing transimpedance amplifiers and photodiode front-ends where stable µA-level currents over a wide 0.8 V to 40 V supply range are required. Temperature measurement systems exploit its inherent +0.336%/°C current-temperature characteristic to convert ambient temperature directly into a proportional current without additional transducers. Hybrid module designers use the uncased die format of LM334MWC to minimize parasitic elements in space-constrained oscillator and bandgap reference circuits.
What are the specifications of LM334MWC?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 15 |
| Analog IC - Other Type | ANALOG CIRCUIT |
| Input Voltage-Max | 40V |
| Input Voltage-Min | 0.8V |
| JESD-30 Code | X-XUUC-N |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Package Body Material | UNSPECIFIED |
| Package Shape | UNSPECIFIED |
| Package Style | UNCASED CHIP |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 40V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 1V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | BIPOLAR |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Position | UPPER |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
Where can I find the LM334MWC datasheet?
LM334MWC Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Texas Instruments
What are equivalent replacements for LM334MWC?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the output current of LM334MWC set, and what range of currents can be programmed?
The LM334MWC output current is determined by a single external resistor connected between its R and V− terminals. The programmable range spans from 1 µA to 10 mA, with the set voltage across the resistor being approximately 67.7 mV at 25°C. Choosing a 6.77 kΩ resistor sets 10 µA output, while a 677 Ω resistor sets 100 µA, giving designers a straightforward single-component trim over a 4-decade current range.
How can LM334MWC be used as a temperature sensor, and what sensitivity does it provide?
The LM334MWC exhibits a temperature coefficient of approximately +0.336%/°C in its output current, meaning the current increases linearly with temperature. At a set current of 1 mA, this translates to 3.36 µA/°C of sensitivity. A precision 1 kΩ shunt resistor converts this current variation into approximately 3.36 mV/°C, suitable for driving a low-offset op-amp stage in a direct temperature measurement circuit without a dedicated thermistor or RTD.
In a photodiode biasing application, why is the wide 0.8 V to 40 V supply range of LM334MWC advantageous over a fixed current reference?
Photodiode bias circuits in optical transceivers and industrial sensors may use supply rails ranging from 3.3 V to 36 V depending on the system architecture. The LM334MWC operates across this entire 0.8 V to 40 V range from a single device, eliminating the need for separate current references per supply rail. Its 1 µA to 10 mA programming range also allows fine bias adjustment to match specific reverse-bias leakage targets without changing the IC, reducing design iteration time.
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