PMIC - Voltage Reference

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LT1460DCS8-10#PBF

LT1460DCS8-10#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

213

TL431BVLPG

TL431BVLPG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.4% TO92-3

2068

LM4050QAEM3-5.0/NOPB

LM4050QAEM3-5.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-3

1970

LM385Z-2.5

LM385Z-2.5

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

0

LM4140BCM-2.5

LM4140BCM-2.5

THREE TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

0

LT1027ECS8-5#PBF

LT1027ECS8-5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

1884

MAX6037BAUK41+T

MAX6037BAUK41+T

Maxim Integrated

IC VREF SERIES 0.3% SOT23-5

211

LM336MX-2.5/NOPB

LM336MX-2.5/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 4% 8SOIC

12209

LM385LPR-1-2

LM385LPR-1-2

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 2% TO92-3

3829

LM4040A41IDCKR

LM4040A41IDCKR

Texas Instruments

LM4040 PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUN

6227

ZXRE125CFTA

ZXRE125CFTA

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23

9028

LT1634ACS8-5#PBF

LT1634ACS8-5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.05% 8SOIC

39

TL1431MJGB

TL1431MJGB

Texas Instruments

TL1431M PRECISION ADJUSTABLE (PR

57

LM431AIZ/NOPB

LM431AIZ/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 37V 2.2% TO92-3

6324

LM4040DIZ-10.0/NOPB

LM4040DIZ-10.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% TO92-3

2063

LM4040QCIM3X2.5/NOPB

LM4040QCIM3X2.5/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-3

0

LT1004CLPRE3-1-2

LT1004CLPRE3-1-2

Texas Instruments

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

4000

AD2701JD

AD2701JD

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION 10V REFERENCE SERIES

59

AP431AQG-7

AP431AQG-7

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% SOT25

0

LM4041C12ILPR

LM4041C12ILPR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% TO92-3

1249

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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