PMIC - Voltage Reference

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TLVH432CDBZR

TLVH432CDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 18V 1.5% SOT23-3

2795

LM4040B50IDBZRG4

LM4040B50IDBZRG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% SOT23-3

0

TL4050A10QDCKR

TL4050A10QDCKR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SC70-5

2713

TLVH431QDBVR

TLVH431QDBVR

Texas Instruments

TLVH431 1.5% LOW-VOLTAGE WIDE-OP

4999

TLV431AIDR

TLV431AIDR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 6V 1% 8SOIC

3397

LM4041CQDBZTG4

LM4041CQDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 10V 0.5% SOT23-3

0

LM4050QCIM3X2.0/NOPB

LM4050QCIM3X2.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

15000

TLV431AIDBVT

TLV431AIDBVT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 6V 1% SOT23-5

301

TL431BIDCKTG4

TL431BIDCKTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 0.5% SC70-6

0

LM4128DQ1MF2.5/NOPB

LM4128DQ1MF2.5/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 1% SOT23-5

1000

TL431ACPSR

TL431ACPSR

Texas Instruments

TL431 - ADJUSTABLE PRECISION SHU

0

LM4041CIM3X-1.2/NOPB

LM4041CIM3X-1.2/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-3

0

TLE2425MDG4

TLE2425MDG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF GND REF 0.8% 8SOIC

0

REF6050IDGKR

REF6050IDGKR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% 8VSSOP

0

TLVH432QDBZR

TLVH432QDBZR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 18V 1.5% SOT23-3

1508

LM3411AM5-3.3/NOPB

LM3411AM5-3.3/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-5

0

REF4132A25DBVRQ1

REF4132A25DBVRQ1

Texas Instruments

AUTOMOTIVE 12-PPM/C LOW-NOISE LO

2624

TL4050B50QDBZRQ1

TL4050B50QDBZRQ1

Texas Instruments

TL4050B50-Q1 AUTOMOTIVE CATALOG

94807

TL431CDR-J

TL431CDR-J

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 2.2% 8SOIC

0

TLV431ACLP

TLV431ACLP

Texas Instruments

TLV431A 1% ACCURACY LOW-VOLTAGE

17856

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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