PMIC - Voltage Reference

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LM4040C41FTA

LM4040C41FTA

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23

0

ISL60002DIH325Z-T7A

ISL60002DIH325Z-T7A

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% SOT23-3

0

ZXRE4041CFTA

ZXRE4041CFTA

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23

1699

LT6656BIDC-4.096#TRPBF

LT6656BIDC-4.096#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% 6DFN

0

ZXRE1004FFTA

ZXRE1004FFTA

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 3% SOT23

2544

LM329AZ#PBF

LM329AZ#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.29% TO92-3

0

LT1461AIS8-4#PBF

LT1461AIS8-4#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.04% 8SOIC

981

TL432AIDBZTG4

TL432AIDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% SOT23-3

0

MAX6241BCPA

MAX6241BCPA

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION VOLTAGE REF

2552

VRE410LS

VRE410LS

Apex Microtechnology

IC VREF SERIES 0.02% 14SMT

0

MAX6006AESA+

MAX6006AESA+

Maxim Integrated

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% 8SOIC

16028400

ADR525ARTZ-REEL7

ADR525ARTZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.4% SOT23-3

1310

REF01CJ

REF01CJ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 1% TO99-8

18

TL431BMFDTVL

TL431BMFDTVL

Nexperia

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% TO236AB

0

TSM101CDT

TSM101CDT

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SERIES 8SO

0

ISL60002BIH312Z-TK

ISL60002BIH312Z-TK

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

IC VREF SERIES 0.08% SOT23-3

0

MX584JN

MX584JN

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

515

LT6658AHDE-2.5#TRPBF

LT6658AHDE-2.5#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECDUALOUTPT,HIGHCURR,LOWNOISE,

0

LM4040C25IDCKR

LM4040C25IDCKR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SC70-5

3642

MAX6133AASA30

MAX6133AASA30

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

5740

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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