PMIC - Voltage Reference

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REF195FSZ-REEL

REF195FSZ-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

10270

LM4120IM5-3.3

LM4120IM5-3.3

Texas Instruments

THREE TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

0

LT6654AHS6-5#TRMPBF

LT6654AHS6-5#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% TSOT-23-6

541

MAX6035AAUR25+T

MAX6035AAUR25+T

Maxim Integrated

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% SOT23-3

573

MAX6035AAUR50-T

MAX6035AAUR50-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

30944

REF4132B33DBVRQ1

REF4132B33DBVRQ1

Texas Instruments

AUTOMOTIVE 12-PPM/C LOW-NOISE LO

2991

MAX6035BAUR50-T

MAX6035BAUR50-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

7300

TS4041CILT-1.2

TS4041CILT-1.2

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-3

1624

MAX6191BESA

MAX6191BESA

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW-DROPOUT VOLTAGE REFERENCE

719

LM236DE4-2-5

LM236DE4-2-5

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 2% 8SOIC

825

LT6654BMPS6-4.096#TRMPBF

LT6654BMPS6-4.096#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% TSOT-23-6

0

AD589SH

AD589SH

Analog Devices, Inc.

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE,

7

ISL21080CIH350Z-TK

ISL21080CIH350Z-TK

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% SOT23-3

849

LM4041CIDBZT

LM4041CIDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 10V 0.5% SOT23-3

786

AP431SHANTR-G1

AP431SHANTR-G1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% SOT23

3787

LM431ACZX

LM431ACZX

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 2% TO92-3

295420000

LM4040DEX3-5.0

LM4040DEX3-5.0

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUNT VREF

2460

LT1389BCS8-2.5#TRPBF

LT1389BCS8-2.5#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.05% 8SOIC

0

REF3312AIRSER

REF3312AIRSER

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.15% 8UQFN

3825

LM4050AEM3-2.5

LM4050AEM3-2.5

Texas Instruments

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE,

1253

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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