PMIC - Voltage Reference

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AP431WG-7

AP431WG-7

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% SC59-3

0

ZR431LC01STOB

ZR431LC01STOB

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 10V 1% TO92

0

ZR40401F41TC

ZR40401F41TC

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23

0

ZRC330A03STZ

ZRC330A03STZ

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 3% TO92

0

AP432ARL-7

AP432ARL-7

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 20V 0.5% SC59R

0

ZR40401R50STZ

ZR40401R50STZ

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 1% E-LINE

0

LM4040C50H5TA

LM4040C50H5TA

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SC70-5

0

ZRC330A02STOA

ZRC330A02STOA

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 2% TO92

0

ZRT025GC1TC

ZRT025GC1TC

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT223

0

ZRC500A01STZ

ZRC500A01STZ

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 1% TO92

0

ZXRE4041FRSTOB

ZXRE4041FRSTOB

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 3% E-LINE

0

ZRT100GA1TC

ZRT100GA1TC

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT223

0

AZ431AZ-BE1

AZ431AZ-BE1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 36V TO-92

0

ZRB500N803TA

ZRB500N803TA

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 3% 8SOP

0

ZR40402F41TC

ZR40402F41TC

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 2% SOT23

0

ZRT100GC2TC

ZRT100GC2TC

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 2% SOT223

0

ZR285R01

ZR285R01

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 1% TO92-3

0

ZR40402F50TC

ZR40402F50TC

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 2% SOT23

0

ZTL431BQFFTA

ZTL431BQFFTA

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 20V 0.5% SOT23F

0

ZRT062GA1TC

ZRT062GA1TC

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT223

0

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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