| Image | Part Number | Description / PDF | Quantity | Rfq |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Analog Devices, Inc. |
LM4050 50PPM PER DEGREE CELSIUS |
2304 |
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Texas Instruments |
IC VREF SERIES 0.15% SC70-3 |
23807 |
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 |
Analog Devices, Inc. |
IC VREF SERIES/SHUNT 0.05% 8DIP |
0 |
|
 |
Texas Instruments |
IC VREF SERIES 0.4% SOT23-5 |
0 |
|
 |
Texas Instruments |
IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% SOT23-3 |
4898 |
|
 |
Texas Instruments |
IC VREF SERIES 0.05% 8VSSOP |
2067 |
|
 |
Texas Instruments |
IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% SOT23-3 |
600 |
|
 |
Analog Devices, Inc. |
IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 6DFN |
0 |
|
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Texas Instruments |
IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.4% TO92-3 |
2865 |
|
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Analog Devices, Inc. |
IC VREF SERIES 0.24% SOT23-3 |
0 |
|
 |
Analog Devices, Inc. |
IC VREF SERIES 0.1% TSOT-23-6 |
0 |
|
 |
Texas Instruments |
TLV431B 0.5% ACCURACY LOW-VOLTAG |
112000 |
|
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Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.) |
IC VREF SHUNT 18V 1% TO92 |
0 |
|
 |
Analog Devices, Inc. |
PRECISION LOW-DRIFT 2.5V V-REF |
0 |
|
 |
TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE, |
0 |
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|
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Intersil (Renesas Electronics America) |
IC VREF SERIES 0.2% SOT23-3 |
0 |
|
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VOLTAGE REFERENCE |
32336 |
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|
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Maxim Integrated |
IC VREF SERIES 0.2% 8SOIC |
5996900 |
|
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Analog Devices, Inc. |
IC VREF SHUNT 0.35% SOT23-3 |
2627 |
|
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Texas Instruments |
REF5020 LOW NOISE, VERY LOW DRIF |
2163 |
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Voltage references are precision analog circuits that generate stable and accurate DC voltage levels. As critical components in Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs), they serve as calibration standards for analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and power monitoring systems. Their stability against temperature variations, process shifts, and supply voltage fluctuations ensures measurement accuracy and system reliability in modern electronics.
| Type | Functional Features | Application Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Bandgap Reference | Temperature-compensated design using bipolar transistor characteristics | General-purpose ADC/DAC calibration |
| Zener Reference | High-voltage stability through reverse breakdown characteristics | Industrial power supplies, test equipment |
| LDO Voltage Reference | Low dropout voltage with high PSRR performance | Battery-powered devices, portable instruments |
| High-Precision Reference | Sub-0.1% initial accuracy with ppm-level temperature drift | Medical imaging systems, precision sensors |
| Programmable Reference | Digital control of output voltage via I2C/SPI interfaces | Adaptive power systems, FPGA voltage scaling |
Typical voltage reference architecture includes: - Primary reference source (bandgap or Zener diode) - Operational amplifier for voltage buffering - Temperature compensation circuitry - Output driver stage - Protective elements (ESD protection, current limiting) Fabricated using CMOS/BiCMOS processes, housed in SC70, SOT23, or TSSOP packages with 3-8 pins. Advanced designs integrate digital calibration registers and thermal shutdown functions.
| Parameter | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Accuracy | Voltage deviation at 25 C ( 0.02% to 1%) | Determines system calibration baseline |
| Temperature Coefficient | Drift rate over temperature range (1-100ppm/ C) | Affects measurement stability |
| Output Noise | RMS noise voltage in 0.1-10Hz band (5 V to 100 V) | Impacts ADC/DAC resolution |
| Load Regulation | Voltage change with load current (0.01%/mA) | Ensures stability under dynamic loads |
| Line Regulation | Voltage change with supply voltage (0.05%/V) | Maintains accuracy with supply variations |
| Manufacturer | Product Series | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| TI | LM4040/LM4050 | 0.1% accuracy, 50ppm/ C tempco, 50mA output |
| Analog Devices | ADR45xx | 0.02% initial accuracy, 3ppm/ C drift |
| Maxim Integrated | MAX6126 | Series voltage reference with enable pin |
| STMicroelectronics | LN3480 | Low-power consumption (380nA IQ) |
| ON Semiconductor | NCP100 | Cost-effective solution for 12-bit ADCs |
Key selection criteria: - Required accuracy class (0.02% vs 1%) - Operating temperature range (-55 C to +125 C) - Power supply constraints (voltage headroom, quiescent current) - Package size and thermal dissipation capability - Long-term stability requirements (aging effects) - Cost vs performance trade-offs (e.g., programmable vs fixed) Example: For a 16-bit industrial ADC system, select a reference with <5ppm/ C tempco and <1 Vpp noise.