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<DIV><SPAN class=527234821-03102022>Hey SDIY Team,</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=527234821-03102022>Here's a quick technical question about the
LM336 5V voltage reference.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=527234821-03102022>Do you ever use it without an
opamp buffer? I have always buffered it, but I'm gathering that this
is not strictly necessary.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=527234821-03102022>Cheers,</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=527234821-03102022>Dave Dixon</SPAN></DIV></BODY></HTML>