PMIC - Voltage Reference

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
TL4050A25IDCKT

TL4050A25IDCKT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.1% SC70-5

478

TL431AILPR

TL431AILPR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 36V 1% TO92-3

2869

LT1004IDRG4-1-2

LT1004IDRG4-1-2

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.32% 8SOIC

0

REF102AU

REF102AU

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

37

LM4040D20IDBZRG4

LM4040D20IDBZRG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 1% SOT23-3

0

LM4040BIM3-4.1/NOPB

LM4040BIM3-4.1/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.2% SOT23-3

9704

TLE2426CLP

TLE2426CLP

Texas Instruments

IC VREF GND REF 20V 1% TO92-3

777

LT1004IPWR-1-2

LT1004IPWR-1-2

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.32% 8TSSOP

1680

LM4128CQ1MF3.0/NOPB

LM4128CQ1MF3.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.5% SOT23-5

1000

LM4050CIM3-5.0

LM4050CIM3-5.0

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-3

942

REF5050IDGKT

REF5050IDGKT

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.05% 8VSSOP

2891

LM4140BCM-4.1/NOPB

LM4140BCM-4.1/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% 8SOIC

942

LM4041CEM3-ADJ-TI

LM4041CEM3-ADJ-TI

Texas Instruments

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE,

57839

REF1933AIDDCR

REF1933AIDDCR

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SERIES 0.1% SOT23-5

0

TLV431BIDBZTG4

TLV431BIDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 6V 0.5% SOT23-3

0

LM4041CIM3X-1.2

LM4041CIM3X-1.2

Texas Instruments

TWO TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE

0

TL431ACDBZTG4

TL431ACDBZTG4

Texas Instruments

TL431 - ADJUSTABLE PRECISION SHU

1250

LM4040CEM3X-3.0/NOPB

LM4040CEM3X-3.0/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 0.5% SOT23-3

2995

LM336MX-2.5

LM336MX-2.5

Texas Instruments

LM336-2.5-N VOLTAGE REFERENCE DI

300

LM336BLPE3-2-5

LM336BLPE3-2-5

Texas Instruments

IC VREF SHUNT 2% TO92-3

2000

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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