PMIC - Voltage Reference

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LT6658AIMSE-1.2#TRPBF

LT6658AIMSE-1.2#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 6V 0.05% 16MSOP

0

LT1431MPS8#TRPBF

LT1431MPS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.4% 8SO

0

LT1634BIS8-2.5

LT1634BIS8-2.5

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.05% 8SOIC

1

LT6654AMPS6-1.25#TRMPBF

LT6654AMPS6-1.25#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% TSOT-23-6

898

REF192ES-REEL

REF192ES-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

2.5V VOLTAGE REFERENCE

279

LT6654AHS6-3#WTRPBF

LT6654AHS6-3#WTRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

PREC WIDE S HI OUT DRV L N REF

0

AD2700SD/883B

AD2700SD/883B

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION 10V REFERENCE SERIES

67

LT6654AIS6-2.048#TRMPBF

LT6654AIS6-2.048#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% TSOT-23-6

196

ADR4520ARZ

ADR4520ARZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.04% 8SOIC

2799

AD1584BRT-REEL7

AD1584BRT-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

2.5-5.0V UPOWER, PRECISION VREF

36004

LT1389BCS8-5#PBF

LT1389BCS8-5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.075% 8SOIC

76

LT6658AIMSE-2.5#TRPBF

LT6658AIMSE-2.5#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 6V 0.05% 16MSOP

0

ADR292FR-REEL7

ADR292FR-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

UPOWER 4.096V PRECISION V-REF

4195

LT6656BCDC-3.3#TRPBF

LT6656BCDC-3.3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% 6DFN

0

AD688SQ

AD688SQ

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE, 2 OUTPUT, 10V

7

MAX6033CAUT41

MAX6033CAUT41

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

2831

MAX6043CAUT25

MAX6043CAUT25

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

5061

ADR366BUJZ-R2

ADR366BUJZ-R2

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW POWER, LOW NOISE V-REF

1752

ADR435BR

ADR435BR

Analog Devices, Inc.

XFET VOLTAGE REFERENCES

4676

MAX6034BEXR41-T

MAX6034BEXR41-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

2500

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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