PMIC - Voltage Reference

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MAX6035BAUR30-T

MAX6035BAUR30-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

1218

LT1431IS8#TRPBF

LT1431IS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.4% 8SOIC

1829

AD586ARZ-REEL7

AD586ARZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

850

LT1461ACS8-3#PBF

LT1461ACS8-3#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.04% 8SOIC

84

MAX6021BEUR

MAX6021BEUR

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION, LOW-POWER, LOW-DROPOU

1772

REF02HN8#PBF

REF02HN8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.5% 8DIP

0

MAX6126A50

MAX6126A50

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

3652

LT6657BHMS8-5#TRPBF

LT6657BHMS8-5#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8MSOP

0

ADR06BUJZ-REEL7

ADR06BUJZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% TSOT-5

1800

LT6656BILS8-1.25#PBF

LT6656BILS8-1.25#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8CLCC

0

LT6658BIDE-3.3#TRPBF

LT6658BIDE-3.3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECDUALOUTPT,HIGHCURR,LOWNOISE,

0

LT1431IZ#PBF

LT1431IZ#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.4% TO92-3

125

AD680JNZ

AD680JNZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE, 2.5V

4110

AD1583ARTZ-REEL7

AD1583ARTZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 1% SOT23-3

11037

LT1461BIS8-3.3#TRPBF

LT1461BIS8-3.3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.06% 8SOIC

0

MAX6145ESA

MAX6145ESA

Analog Devices, Inc.

LDO VOLTAGE REFERENCES

6306

LT6660KCDC-5#TRMPBF

LT6660KCDC-5#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.5% 3DFN

0

REF198GRUZ

REF198GRUZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.24% 8TSSOP

230

MAX6034AEXR25-T

MAX6034AEXR25-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

17559

REF02CJ

REF02CJ

Analog Devices, Inc.

5V VOLTAGE REFERENCE

16275

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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