PMIC - Voltage Reference

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
TLVH431BCDCKT

TLVH431BCDCKT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 18V 0.5% SC70-6

672

TLV431AIDBVRE4

TLV431AIDBVRE4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 6V 1% SOT23-5

0

LM4030AMF-4.096/NOPB

LM4030AMF-4.096/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.05% SOT23-5

551

REF2933AIDBZT

REF2933AIDBZT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 2% SOT23-3

2711

LM4040C41IDBZTG4

LM4040C41IDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-3

0

LM431BIM3-TI

LM431BIM3-TI

Texas Instruments

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE,

23900

TLVH432BCDBZRG4

TLVH432BCDBZRG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 18V 0.5% SOT23-3

0

TL432AQPK

TL432AQPK

Texas Instruments

TL432 - ADJUSTABLE PRECISION SHU

16700

LM4050QBEM3X8.2/NOPB

LM4050QBEM3X8.2/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% SOT23-3

0

TLE2426IDG4

TLE2426IDG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF GND REF 20V 1% 8SOIC

0

TL431AQDBVT

TL431AQDBVT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% SOT23-5

82

REF3320AIDCKR

REF3320AIDCKR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.15% SC70-3

4967

LM285DRG4-1-2

LM285DRG4-1-2

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% 8SOIC

0

ATL431LIBIDBZR

ATL431LIBIDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% SOT23-3

1029

TLVH431QDBZTG4

TLVH431QDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 18V 1.5% SOT23-3

0

TL431QDR

TL431QDR

Texas Instruments

TL431 - ADJUSTABLE PRECISION SHU

10000

LM236DR-2-5

LM236DR-2-5

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 2% 8SOIC

3133

TLVH431BCDBVTE4

TLVH431BCDBVTE4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 18V 0.5% SOT23-5

0

LM4040D30ILP

LM4040D30ILP

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% TO92-3

1750

REF2933AIDBZR

REF2933AIDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 2% SOT23-3

6517

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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