PMIC - Voltage Reference

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LTC1798CS8-2.5#PBF

LTC1798CS8-2.5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.15% 8SOIC

293

AD680JTZ

AD680JTZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.4% TO92-3

0

LT1790BIS6-2.048#TRMPBF

LT1790BIS6-2.048#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% TSOT-23-6

498

MAX6037CAUK12-T

MAX6037CAUK12-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW-POWER, FIXED REFERENCE

4925

ADR425BR

ADR425BR

Analog Devices, Inc.

5.00 V XFET VOLTAGE REFERENCE

3927

ADR5040BRTZ-REEL7

ADR5040BRTZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SOT23-3

10021

LT1460BIN8-2.5#PBF

LT1460BIN8-2.5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8DIP

0

LTC1258CMS8-2.5#PBF

LTC1258CMS8-2.5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.21% 8MSOP

4

ADR291GRUZ

ADR291GRUZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.24% 8TSSOP

50

MAX6191AESA

MAX6191AESA

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW-DROPOUT VOLTAGE REFERENCE

2678

AD586BR

AD586BR

Analog Devices, Inc.

5V VOLTAGE REFERENCE

4153

MAX6037BAUKADJ+T

MAX6037BAUKADJ+T

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX6037 LOW-POWER, FIXED REFEREN

2500

LM4050AIM3-4.1

LM4050AIM3-4.1

Analog Devices, Inc.

MICROPOWER SHUNT VOLTAGE REF

101

LT1236CCS8-5#TRPBF

LT1236CCS8-5#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

2437

LT1460CCMS8-2.5#PBF

LT1460CCMS8-2.5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8MSOP

1667

LT1461DHS8-4#PBF

LT1461DHS8-4#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.15% 8SOIC

251

MAX622CSA

MAX622CSA

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX622 HIGH-SIDE POWER SUPPPLY

23195

LT6658AIDE-5#TRPBF

LT6658AIDE-5#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECDUALOUTPT,HIGHCURR,LOWNOISE,

0

ADR02AUJZ-REEL7

ADR02AUJZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% TSOT-5

2750

ADR525BKSZ-REEL7

ADR525BKSZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% SC70-3

2895

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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