PMIC - Voltage Reference

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LT1460KCS3-3.3#TRPBF

LT1460KCS3-3.3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.5% SOT23-3

0

ADR1500BKSZ-REEL7

ADR1500BKSZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

MICROPOWER SHUNT VOLTAGE REF

13510

REF02DPZ

REF02DPZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

5V VOLTAGE REFERENCE

2823

LM4040DIM3-2.1

LM4040DIM3-2.1

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUNT VREF

586

MAX6250BCSA

MAX6250BCSA

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION VOLTAGE REF

807

REF191GPZ

REF191GPZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW DROPOUT VOLTAGE REFERENCE

1068

LM4050BIX3-2.1

LM4050BIX3-2.1

Analog Devices, Inc.

LM4050 50PPM PER DEGREE CELSIUS

1960

ADR5045ARTZ-R2

ADR5045ARTZ-R2

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUNT MODE

2000

ADR431ARZ-REEL7

ADR431ARZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.12% 8SOIC

2129

LT6654AIS6-3.3#TRPBF

LT6654AIS6-3.3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% TSOT-23-6

0

AD587UQ

AD587UQ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% 8CERDIP

161

LT1461AIS8-3#TRPBF

LT1461AIS8-3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.04% 8SOIC

0

MAX6065BEUR-T

MAX6065BEUR-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

LDO VOLTAGE REFERENCES

24765

ADR4533ARZ-R7

ADR4533ARZ-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.04% 8SOIC

1938

AD589JR-REEL

AD589JR-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE, 1.235V

5000

LTC6655CHMS8-2.048#TRPBF

LTC6655CHMS8-2.048#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% 8MSOP

0

LT1009CMS8#TRPBF

LT1009CMS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.4% 8MSOP

0

ADR291WFRZ-R7

ADR291WFRZ-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW NOISE MICROPOWER 2.5V PRECIS

1163

LT1460ACS8-5#PBF

LT1460ACS8-5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.075% 8SOIC

982

REF194ES-REEL

REF194ES-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

4.5V VOLTAGE REFERENCE

3242

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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