PMIC - Voltage Reference

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ADR421BRZ

ADR421BRZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.04% 8SOIC

1512

LT6660JCDC-3.3#TRPBF

LT6660JCDC-3.3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.4% 3DFN

0

ADR4540DEZ-R7

ADR4540DEZ-R7

Analog Devices, Inc.

2.5V ULTRA LOW NOISE VOLTAGE REF

0

ADR440BRZ

ADR440BRZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% 8SOIC

60

ADR1581ARTZ-R2

ADR1581ARTZ-R2

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION SHUNT VOLTAGE REF

1608

MAX6138BEXR30

MAX6138BEXR30

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

1694

MAX6030BEUR-T

MAX6030BEUR-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

LDO VOLTAGE REFERENCES

9928

LT6658AHMSE-2.5#PBF

LT6658AHMSE-2.5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 6V 0.05% 16MSOP

141

ADR364AUJZ-REEL7

ADR364AUJZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% TSOT-5

1202

MAX6041AEUR-T

MAX6041AEUR-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

LDO VOLTAGE REFERENCES

22445

LT6656BIDC-3.3#TRMPBF

LT6656BIDC-3.3#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% 6DFN

0

REF02AJ/883C

REF02AJ/883C

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF 5V PREC TO99-8

41

ADR06AUJZ-REEL7

ADR06AUJZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

ULTRACOMPACT, PRECISION 3.0V VOL

76728

LM4040AEM3-4.1-T

LM4040AEM3-4.1-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION MICROPOWER SHUNT VREF

2360

LM4041CIX3-1.2-T

LM4041CIX3-1.2-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

MICROPOWER SHUNT VOLTAGE REF

7500

AD1583ARTZ-R2

AD1583ARTZ-R2

Analog Devices, Inc.

2.5-5.0V UPOWER, PRECISION VREF

12600

LT1460CCMS8-2.5#TRPBF

LT1460CCMS8-2.5#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8MSOP

0

MAX6195CESA

MAX6195CESA

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW-DROPOUT VOLTAGE REFERENCE

16339

LT1019ACN8-4.5#PBF

LT1019ACN8-4.5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES/SHUNT 0.05% 8DIP

37

LT6657BHMS8-3#PBF

LT6657BHMS8-3#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8MSOP

198

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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