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    <p>I use LM336 and other shunt references such as LM4040-x and LM329
      unbuffered. Most everything I use these references for requires
      only a few mA max. If I think more current is needed, I'll lower
      the series resistor a little.<br>
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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 10/3/22 4:53 PM, David G Dixon via
      Synth-diy wrote:<br>
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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>
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