PMIC - Voltage Reference

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TL431CDBZR

TL431CDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 2.2% SOT23-3

0

LM4132AMF-2.5/NOPB

LM4132AMF-2.5/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% SOT23-5

18755

REF02DN8#PBF

REF02DN8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

5V PRECISION VOLTAGE REFERENCE/T

0

ZTLV431AFTA

ZTLV431AFTA

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 10V 1% SOT23

96134

LT1460BIS8-5#PBF

LT1460BIS8-5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

1071

TLV431AILPRE3

TLV431AILPRE3

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 6V 1% TO92-3

1970

MAX6023EBT25-T

MAX6023EBT25-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

2500

LM4128BQ1MF1.8/NOPB

LM4128BQ1MF1.8/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% SOT23-5

965

LM4040DIM3-5.0-T

LM4040DIM3-5.0-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUNT VREF

7500

LT6654AHS6-2.5#WTRMPBF

LT6654AHS6-2.5#WTRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

PREC WIDE S HI OUT DRV L N REF

0

TLVH431BQLPE3

TLVH431BQLPE3

Texas Instruments

TLVH431B 0.5% ACCURACY LOW-VOLTA

1000

TL1431CZ

TL1431CZ

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.4% TO92-3

0

LM4040CEX3-5.0

LM4040CEX3-5.0

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUNT VREF

459

AD580UH/883B

AD580UH/883B

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES PREC 2.5V TO52-3

1

ADR431BRZ-REEL7

ADR431BRZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

ULTRALOW NOISE XFET VOLTAGE REFE

88

ISL60002BIH320Z-T7A

ISL60002BIH320Z-T7A

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% SOT23-3

1415

NJM2373AF-TE1#

NJM2373AF-TE1#

New Japan Radio (NJR)

IC VREF SHUNT 13V 1% SOT23-5

0

TL431AQDBZR

TL431AQDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% SOT23-3

56958

LM4132CMFX-2.0/NOPB

LM4132CMFX-2.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% SOT23-5

0

LM136H-5.0/NOPB

LM136H-5.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 2% TO46-3

406

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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