PMIC - Voltage Reference

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TSM1011AIST

TSM1011AIST

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SERIES 1% 8MINISO

0

TS4061BILT-1.25

TS4061BILT-1.25

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% SOT23-3

3000

TL431ACCT

TL431ACCT

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% SOT323-6L

0

LM4041AECT-1.2

LM4041AECT-1.2

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SOT323-5

0

TLVH431MIL3T

TLVH431MIL3T

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 18V 1% SOT23-3

26605

TL1431CL5T

TL1431CL5T

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.4% SOT23-5

0

TS431IZ-AP

TS431IZ-AP

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 6V 2% TO92-3

0

TL1431ACZ

TL1431ACZ

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.25% TO92-3

6100

TL431CZ

TL431CZ

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 2.21% TO92-3

1432

TLVH431AICT

TLVH431AICT

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 18V 0.5% SOT323-6L

7235

TS4061BICT-1.225

TS4061BICT-1.225

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% SOT323

0

TS2431BILT

TS2431BILT

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 24V 0.5% SOT23-3

11306

TS431BILT

TS431BILT

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 6V 0.5% SOT23-5

1546

TL431AIL5T

TL431AIL5T

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% SOT23-5

97

TS4061AICT-1.25

TS4061AICT-1.25

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SOT323

2443

TSM101ID

TSM101ID

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SERIES 8SO

0

TL431AIYDT

TL431AIYDT

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% 8SO

6177

TLVH431LIL3T

TLVH431LIL3T

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 18V 1.5% SOT23-3

31125

TL431ACDT

TL431ACDT

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% 8SO

12

TL431AIZT

TL431AIZT

STMicroelectronics

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% TO92-3

13213

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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