Package and mounting
Housed in an 8-SOIC package (0.154" body width, 3.90 mm), surface-mount solders directly to a standard SOIC-8 footprint. The tube shipping medium is typical for small-quantity prototyping; production volumes often shift to tape-and-reel (check packing option at order). No heatsink is needed at the 1.6 mA quiescent draw, but derate output current if ambient approaches 85°C and the part is driving a heavy load.
Lifecycle and compliance
ROHS3 compliant, so it passes the current EU restriction directive without exemption. The REF02 series has been a staple for decades; Maxim (now part of Analog Devices) continues to manufacture it, and the die is mature and stable.
