PMIC - Voltage Reference

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LM4040A50IDCKR

LM4040A50IDCKR

Texas Instruments

LM4040 PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUN

25038

TLV431ALPREG

TLV431ALPREG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 16V 1% TO92-3

0

ADR02AKS-R2

ADR02AKS-R2

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION 5.0V VOLTAGE REFERENCE

489

MAX6143AASA25+

MAX6143AASA25+

Maxim Integrated

IC VREF SERIES 0.06% 8SOIC

142600

LMV431ACM5

LMV431ACM5

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE,

11540

LM4040DIM3X-10

LM4040DIM3X-10

Texas Instruments

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

65697

MAX6034BEXR33-T

MAX6034BEXR33-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

7500

LT1019CN8-10#PBF

LT1019CN8-10#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES/SHUNT 0.2% 8DIP

144

LM4040DIM3-2.5

LM4040DIM3-2.5

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

7629

LTC6652AHMS8-2.048#TRPBF

LTC6652AHMS8-2.048#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% 8MSOP

0

LM4040AIM3-10.0/NOPB

LM4040AIM3-10.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SOT23-3

7915

LM385M

LM385M

Texas Instruments

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE,

24885

FAN431AZXA

FAN431AZXA

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% TO92-3

583420000

AD1584CRT-REEL7

AD1584CRT-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

2.5-5.0V UPOWER, PRECISION VREF

26000

ADR292ERZ-REEL

ADR292ERZ-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.07% 8SOIC

0

ADR3540WARMZ-R7

ADR3540WARMZ-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8MSOP

2000

LM336BM-5.0/NOPB

LM336BM-5.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 2% 8SOIC

330

TL431LIAEDBZRQ1

TL431LIAEDBZRQ1

Texas Instruments

ADJUSTABLE PRECISION SHUNT REGUL

3450

MMTL431A

MMTL431A

Diotec Semiconductor

SHUNT REG SOT-23 2.48V 36V

0

TL431ACLPM

TL431ACLPM

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% TO92-3

3899

PMIC - Voltage Reference

1. Overview

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.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Bandgap ReferenceTemperature-compensated design using bipolar transistor characteristicsGeneral-purpose ADC/DAC calibration
Zener ReferenceHigh-voltage stability through reverse breakdown characteristicsIndustrial power supplies, test equipment
LDO Voltage ReferenceLow dropout voltage with high PSRR performanceBattery-powered devices, portable instruments
High-Precision ReferenceSub-0.1% initial accuracy with ppm-level temperature driftMedical imaging systems, precision sensors
Programmable ReferenceDigital control of output voltage via I2C/SPI interfacesAdaptive power systems, FPGA voltage scaling

3. Structure and Composition

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.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Initial AccuracyVoltage deviation at 25 C ( 0.02% to 1%)Determines system calibration baseline
Temperature CoefficientDrift rate over temperature range (1-100ppm/ C)Affects measurement stability
Output NoiseRMS noise voltage in 0.1-10Hz band (5 V to 100 V)Impacts ADC/DAC resolution
Load RegulationVoltage change with load current (0.01%/mA)Ensures stability under dynamic loads
Line RegulationVoltage change with supply voltage (0.05%/V)Maintains accuracy with supply variations

5. Application Areas

  • Communication: 5G base stations, optical transceivers, RF test equipment
  • Consumer: Smartphones, wearables, battery management systems
  • Industrial: Process control sensors, PLC modules, precision instrumentation
  • Automotive: Battery management systems (BMS), ADAS sensors, engine controllers
  • Medical: MRI systems, portable diagnostic devices, patient monitors

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerProduct SeriesKey Features
TILM4040/LM40500.1% accuracy, 50ppm/ C tempco, 50mA output
Analog DevicesADR45xx0.02% initial accuracy, 3ppm/ C drift
Maxim IntegratedMAX6126Series voltage reference with enable pin
STMicroelectronicsLN3480Low-power consumption (380nA IQ)
ON SemiconductorNCP100Cost-effective solution for 12-bit ADCs

7. Selection Guidelines

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.

8. Industry Trends

  • Nanometer process integration enabling sub-1V references
  • Development of chopper-stabilized references for ultra-low drift
  • Increase in digital programmable references with I2C interfaces
  • Advancements in radiation-hardened references for aerospace
  • Reduced package sizes (0.65mm x 1.0mm WLCSP)
  • AI-enhanced self-calibration algorithms in smart references
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