PMIC - Voltage Reference

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LT6654AMPS6-3.3#TRMPBF

LT6654AMPS6-3.3#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% TSOT-23-6

453

LM4050AIX3-2.1

LM4050AIX3-2.1

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUNT VREF

2007

LT6656ACDC-3.3#TRPBF

LT6656ACDC-3.3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 6DFN

0

MAX6106EUR

MAX6106EUR

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

3023

ADR370ART-R2

ADR370ART-R2

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION LOW POWER 2.048V V-REF

12750

LT1461AIS8-5#PBF

LT1461AIS8-5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.04% 8SOIC

0

ADR435ARMZ-REEL7

ADR435ARMZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.12% 8MSOP

1852

LT6658BIMSE-3.3#PBF

LT6658BIMSE-3.3#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 6V 0.1% 16MSOP

20

AD586KRZ

AD586KRZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

1030

ADR4550BRZ

ADR4550BRZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.02% 8SOIC

2477

REF01CS-REEL7

REF01CS-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

10V VOLTAGE REFERENCE

1020

ADR5045BRTZ-REEL7

ADR5045BRTZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SOT23-3

5558

LT1019CS8-2.5#PBF

LT1019CS8-2.5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES/SHUNT 0.2% 8SOIC

3228

LM4041DEM3-1.2-T

LM4041DEM3-1.2-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUNT VREF

10000

LT6658AIMSE-3.3#TRPBF

LT6658AIMSE-3.3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 6V 0.05% 16MSOP

0

REF192FS

REF192FS

Analog Devices, Inc.

2.5V VOLTAGE REFERENCE

6819

ADR550BKS-REEL7

ADR550BKS-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

HIGH PRECISION SHUNT MODE V-REF

13701

ADR5045AKSZ-R2

ADR5045AKSZ-R2

Analog Devices, Inc.

SHUNT MODE VOLTAGE REFERENCE

11239

LT1236BIS8-10#TRPBF

LT1236BIS8-10#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES/SHUNT 0.1% 8SOIC

0

ADR01AUJ-R2

ADR01AUJ-R2

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION 10V VOLTAGE REFERENCE

2270

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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