PMIC - Voltage Reference

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX6133A25+

MAX6133A25+

Maxim Integrated

IC VREF SERIES 0.06% 8UMAX

4091900

AD589JR-REEL

AD589JR-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE, 1.235V

5000

ATL431AIDBZR

ATL431AIDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% SOT23-3

0

LTC6655CHMS8-2.048#TRPBF

LTC6655CHMS8-2.048#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% 8MSOP

0

LT1009CMS8#TRPBF

LT1009CMS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.4% 8MSOP

0

ADR291WFRZ-R7

ADR291WFRZ-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW NOISE MICROPOWER 2.5V PRECIS

1163

LT1460ACS8-5#PBF

LT1460ACS8-5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.075% 8SOIC

982

LM4040A30IDCKRE4

LM4040A30IDCKRE4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SC70-5

0

TL4050B25QDCKT

TL4050B25QDCKT

Texas Instruments

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

1000

TL431AILPM

TL431AILPM

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% TO92-3

2961

LM4040BIM3X-3.0/NOPB

LM4040BIM3X-3.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% SOT23-3

2619

REF194ES-REEL

REF194ES-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

4.5V VOLTAGE REFERENCE

3242

MAX6177AASA+

MAX6177AASA+

Maxim Integrated

IC VREF SERIES 0.06% 8SOIC

439000

REF4132B25DBVRQ1

REF4132B25DBVRQ1

Texas Instruments

AUTOMOTIVE 12-PPM/C LOW-NOISE LO

2958

AD1584ART-REEL

AD1584ART-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

2.5-5.0V UPOWER, PRECISION VREF

10187

LM336M-2.5

LM336M-2.5

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE,

0

MAX6105EUR-T

MAX6105EUR-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

LDO VOLTAGE REFERENCES

1646

LT1460MHS8-5#TRPBF

LT1460MHS8-5#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% 8SOIC

0

LM4040D50QDBZR

LM4040D50QDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

55

AD1583ART-REEL7

AD1583ART-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

2.5-5.0V UPOWER, PRECISION VREF

366525

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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