PMIC - Voltage Reference

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LM4050BIX3-2.5

LM4050BIX3-2.5

Analog Devices, Inc.

LM4050 50PPM PER DEGREE CELSIUS

1855

LT1634BIS8-5#TRPBF

LT1634BIS8-5#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.05% 8SOIC

0

LT1634ACS8-4.096#TRPBF

LT1634ACS8-4.096#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SHUNT 0.05% 8SOIC

0

LT6654AHS6-2.048#WTRMPBF

LT6654AHS6-2.048#WTRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

PREC WIDE S HI OUT DRV L N REF

0

LTC6655CHMS8-2.5#TRPBF

LTC6655CHMS8-2.5#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% 8MSOP

216

ADR370ART-REEL7

ADR370ART-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECISION LOW POWER 2.048V V-REF

36187

LT6654AHS6-4.096#TRMPBF

LT6654AHS6-4.096#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% TSOT-23-6

435

LT6654BHS6-1.25#WTRPBF

LT6654BHS6-1.25#WTRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

PREC WIDE S HI OUT DRV L N REF

0

LT6654BHS6-5#WTRPBF

LT6654BHS6-5#WTRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

PREC WIDE S HI OUT DRV L N REF

0

AD584SH

AD584SH

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.3% TO99-8

8

LT6658BIMSE-5#TRPBF

LT6658BIMSE-5#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 6V 0.1% 16MSOP

0

LT6654AMPS6-5#TRMPBF

LT6654AMPS6-5#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% TSOT-23-6

3866

LT6658BIDE-3#TRPBF

LT6658BIDE-3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

PRECDUALOUTPT,HIGHCURR,LOWNOISE,

0

ADR291FR-REEL7

ADR291FR-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

UPOWER 2.5V PRECISION V-REF

2000

LM4051AIM3-1.2

LM4051AIM3-1.2

Analog Devices, Inc.

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE,

0

MAX6143BASA41

MAX6143BASA41

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

1743

LT6650HS5#TRMPBF

LT6650HS5#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 1.5% TSOT23-5

1717

MAX6168AESA

MAX6168AESA

Analog Devices, Inc.

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

3846

LT6660HCDC-3.3#TRPBF

LT6660HCDC-3.3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC VREF SERIES 0.2% 3DFN

0

ADR5040ARTZ-REEL

ADR5040ARTZ-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

SHUNT MODE VOLTAGE REFERENCE

303

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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