PMIC - Voltage Reference

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LM4040C41IDBZRG4

LM4040C41IDBZRG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-3

0

MAX6064BEUR+T

MAX6064BEUR+T

Maxim Integrated

IC VREF SERIES 0.4% SOT23-3

228025000

ADR443BRZ-REEL7

ADR443BRZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.04% 8SOIC

1267

UC29431D

UC29431D

Texas Instruments

3 TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

19905

LT6658BIMSE-1.8#PBF

LT6658BIMSE-1.8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 6V 0.1% 16MSOP

250

LM336M-5.0

LM336M-5.0

LM336-5.0 5.0V REFERENCE DIODE

6491

LM4040AIM3X-5.0

LM4040AIM3X-5.0

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SOT23-3

320

LM4128CQ1MF2.0/NOPB

LM4128CQ1MF2.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.5% SOT23-5

1000

LM385PW-1-2

LM385PW-1-2

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 2% 8TSSOP

1500

REF5025AQDRQ1

REF5025AQDRQ1

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

906

LM431SCCM3X

LM431SCCM3X

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% SOT23-3

6948

ADR03AUJ-REEL7

ADR03AUJ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION 2.5V VOLTAGE REFERENCE

6138

REF191GS-REEL

REF191GS-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW DROPOUT VOLTAGE REFERENCE

56759

LT6658BIDE-1.2#PBF

LT6658BIDE-1.2#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECDUALOUTPT,HIGHCURR,LOWNOISE,

91

LT6654BHS6-3#WTRPBF

LT6654BHS6-3#WTRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

PREC WIDE S HI OUT DRV L N REF

0

LM4128BMF-3.3/NOPB

LM4128BMF-3.3/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% SOT23-5

6952

TL431BVP

TL431BVP

3 TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

0

LM4050AIX3-3.0-T

LM4050AIX3-3.0-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUNT VREF

2500

TSM1014AIDT

TSM1014AIDT

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SERIES 0.5% 8SOIC

958

CAT8900D250TBGT3

CAT8900D250TBGT3

3 TERMINAL 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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