PMIC - Voltage Reference

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
CAT8900B260TBGT3

CAT8900B260TBGT3

3 TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

3000

LT1034IS8-1.2#PBF

LT1034IS8-1.2#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

MICROPOWER DUAL REFERENCE

100

LM431ACM3-NS

LM431ACM3-NS

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE,

0

LM385Z-2.5G

LM385Z-2.5G

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 3% TO92-3

449

TLVH431DQDBVR,125

TLVH431DQDBVR,125

NXP Semiconductors

THREE TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

37799

LT1460EIS8-5#PBF

LT1460EIS8-5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.125% 8SOIC

57

TL1431CLPR

TL1431CLPR

Texas Instruments

TL1431 PRECISION ADJUSTABLE (PRO

17645

MAX6062BEUR

MAX6062BEUR

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

1563

LT6658AIDE-1.2#PBF

LT6658AIDE-1.2#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECDUALOUTPT,HIGHCURR,LOWNOISE,

71

REF2930AIDBZT

REF2930AIDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 2% SOT23-3

1162

TLV431BIDBVR

TLV431BIDBVR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 6V 0.5% SOT23-5

503

MAX6126A50+

MAX6126A50+

Maxim Integrated

IC VREF SERIES 0.06% 8UMAX

1429

TL431ILPG

TL431ILPG

TL431 - ADJUSTABLE PRECISION SHU

29180

REF3330AIRSER

REF3330AIRSER

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.15% 8UQFN

24656

TL431ACZ-AP

TL431ACZ-AP

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% TO92-3

2729

LT1460FCMS8-5#PBF

LT1460FCMS8-5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.15% 8MSOP

167

SPX431LM1-L/TR

SPX431LM1-L/TR

MaxLinear

IC VREF SHUNT 20V 1% SOT89-3

0

ADR435ARZ

ADR435ARZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.12% 8SOIC

49

MAX6241BCSA+T

MAX6241BCSA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

0

MAX6174BASA/V+

MAX6174BASA/V+

Maxim Integrated

HIGH-PRECISION VOLTAGE REFERENCE

0

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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