PMIC - Voltage Reference

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ADR420AR-REEL7

ADR420AR-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

2.048V XFET VOLTAGE REFERENCE

4730

AD584KNZ

AD584KNZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8DIP

0

AD680JR

AD680JR

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE, 2.5V

15848

LT6656ACDC-2.048#TRPBF

LT6656ACDC-2.048#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 6DFN

0

LT1236AIS8-5#PBF

LT1236AIS8-5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% 8SOIC

16

LT6650CS5#TRMPBF

LT6650CS5#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.75% TSOT23-5

3438

REF01EJ

REF01EJ

Analog Devices, Inc.

10V VOLTAGE REFERENCE

2042

ADR293TRUZ-EP-R7

ADR293TRUZ-EP-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% 8TSSOP

0

LT1461DHS8-2.5#PBF

LT1461DHS8-2.5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.15% 8SOIC

490

LT1634ACS8-2.5#PBF

LT1634ACS8-2.5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.05% 8SOIC

686

LT1021BCN8-10#PBF

LT1021BCN8-10#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES/SHUNT 0.5% 8DIP

214

MAX6033CAUT25-T

MAX6033CAUT25-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

13301

MAX674ESA

MAX674ESA

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

1305

MAX6330SUR+T

MAX6330SUR+T

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX6330 PRECISION SHUNT REGULATO

4911

LTC1258CS8-3#TRPBF

LTC1258CS8-3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.15% 8SOIC

0

LT1460DCS8-5#TRPBF

LT1460DCS8-5#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

0

ADR292FRZ-REEL7

ADR292FRZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW NOISE MICROPOWER 4.096V PREC

4333

LT6658AHDE-3.3#PBF

LT6658AHDE-3.3#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECDUALOUTPT,HIGHCURR,LOWNOISE,

57

LT1431IS8#PBF

LT1431IS8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.4% 8SOIC

1890

LTC6655BHMS8-1.25#PBF

LTC6655BHMS8-1.25#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.025% 8MSOP

1372

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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