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