2.048 V shunt reference in a SOT-23-3 — what it is and where it fits
The Maxim MAX6007BEUR+T is a precision shunt voltage reference delivering a fixed 2.048 V output with ±0.5% initial tolerance. Housed in a SOT-23-3 package, it operates over the -40°C to 85°C industrial temperature range. The shunt topology means it behaves like a two-terminal Zener — no separate supply pin, just a cathode and anode — so it can float at any voltage up to the breakdown, making it a natural fit for biasing ADC references, setting comparator thresholds, or providing a stable rail in isolated or battery-powered circuits where a series reference would add dropout overhead.
Cathode current and output drive — sizing the bias resistor
The MAX6007BEUR+T draws a cathode current of 1 µA minimum and can sink up to 2 mA at the output.
Active lifecycle — no LTB watch needed
The MAX6007BEUR+T carries an Active product status and is ROHS3 compliant. That means no last-time-buy clock is ticking — you can qualify it into a new BOM without worrying about an imminent EOL notice. The SOT-23-3 package is a standard footprint shared across many shunt references, so if a second-source need arises later, the board layout won't force a respin.
