PMIC - Voltage Reference

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LM4040D82IDBZT

LM4040D82IDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

650

TL432BQDBZRG4

TL432BQDBZRG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% SOT23-3

0

TL431ACLPRPG

TL431ACLPRPG

TL431 - ADJUSTABLE PRECISION SHU

51861

LT1634AIS8-2.5#PBF

LT1634AIS8-2.5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.05% 8SOIC

456

REF2025AIDDCR

REF2025AIDDCR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% SOT23-5

3022

ISL21007BFB812Z

ISL21007BFB812Z

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

3 TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

1896

ADR5045AKSZ-REEL

ADR5045AKSZ-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW COST 5.0V SHUNT VOLTAGE REFE

19200

TL432BQDBZRQ1

TL432BQDBZRQ1

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% SOT23-3

0

LM4040AIM3-2.1-T

LM4040AIM3-2.1-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUNT VREF

19000

MAX6126BASA30+

MAX6126BASA30+

Maxim Integrated

IC VREF SERIES 0.06% 8SOIC

602

RC0431AMCT

RC0431AMCT

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE,

4820

LM285AXM-1.2

LM285AXM-1.2

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

560

TL431ACPWR

TL431ACPWR

Texas Instruments

TL431 - ADJUSTABLE PRECISION SHU

16000

REF3220AIDBVTG4

REF3220AIDBVTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% SOT23-6

0

LT6654BHS6-3#TRMPBF

LT6654BHS6-3#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% TSOT-23-6

785

LM4128AMF-3.3/NOPB

LM4128AMF-3.3/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% SOT23-5

2369

LM385BXM-2.5

LM385BXM-2.5

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE,

1042

LM4050QAEM3-2.0/NOPB

LM4050QAEM3-2.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

LM4050-N-Q1 AUTOMOTIVE 50PPM/C P

5922

LM4128BQ1MFX1.8/NOPB

LM4128BQ1MFX1.8/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% SOT23-5

0

REF5050AIDGKT

REF5050AIDGKT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8VSSOP

96

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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